MUST BUY before going to KOREA ✈️🇰🇷 Hard to find items | Travel prep tips | 12 years living in Seoul

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[@2hearts1seoul]

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[@aeolia80]

When I lived in Korea I never went to any regular stores to get honey. It's impossible to find the creamy unfiltered honey in Korea, but you can find good pure local honey, where I lived there were many honey producers (Eonyang/Yongnam Alps area) where you could buy directly from the producer, but I usually hit up my local NongHyeop Market because they had a local Ulju-gun producers section with free-range eggs and honey and rice and certain veggies and fruit in season and locally made tofu, it was a pretty decent store.

[@2hearts1seoul]

I’d love to try that honey!! All the honey I’ve seen in Korea (even at small local markets in different provinces) seem a lot thinner in consistency than what I’m used to in Canada, and I haven’t yet found one I’m a fan of, taste-wise.

[@huladancer1995]

I'm from Canada and live in Seoul now. I always stock up on Benadryl (I have a nut and shellfish allergy). I also get stuff for yeast infections as things like monastat are hard to find (maybe TMI but important information). My parents are from the UK so I also grew up with some UK treats that are easy to find in some stores near my parents house in Canada so I always stock up on custard powder

[@AlexisBii]

I wonder why Monistat is harder to find in korea. Maybe Korean women go to clinics to treat them?

[@twistedtippy22]

Hi. I am going to visit Seoul + Busan in July and have a shellfish allergy. I heard shrimp is in many many things. Any tips to stay safe? Or items that I should steer clear from that I might not expect to have shelfish? Thanks :)

[@huladancer1995]

@@twistedtippy22 I avoid most soup dishes since a lot of soup dishes use fish sauce and I don't like to risk cross contamination. Sometimes you can also find mystery fish/shellfish in soups. So unless you know for sure that it doesn't contain seafood, I would avoid soups/stews. Also, and I know it's sad, but kimchi. A lot of kimchi has small, salted shrimp in it. With Busan being a port city with TONS of seafood you might struggle to eat there. Because I also have a nut allergy I am even more limited so when I eat out I have a list of my allergens in Korean but I also choose foods and restaurants that I can cook my own food at (like bbq) or if it's a sit down place that might have my allergens on the menu I go with a Korean friend who can explain my allergies. Another friend of mine also has a shellfish allergy (she is more sensitive than I am and even smell/sitting near it can trigger her) and she has told me that she finds it frustrating that Koreans don't consider shrimp to be shellfish so she has to say "shellfish AND shrimp". Also, I'm sure you are aware, but octopus and squid are also no goes for us and they are popular so just watch out for those as well

[@veritush]

whenever i travel to northamerica i go into a shopping frenzy-- for real: the variety of everything and anything is just overwhelming! i don't think I've ever seen so much in one place together. but also the size of the containers is gigantic. if you have a half kilo philadelphia cheesecream tub, you're going to need a big fridge as well- i feel everything is oversized... anywho, the market is so much bigger than my country's and there's so much more people that i actually buy there everything i cannot find in my own country or that is is more affordable (even accounting for taxes on foreing currency and my country's inflation)-- clothing for instance is incredibly more affordable, more diverse and better fitted for me in the US than in my country.. so i end up coming back with my suitcases filled with new clothes for me and the family

[@2hearts1seoul]

Yessss, the variety is SO overwhelming, but in a good way 😂

[@nonidagoo1]

Thank you for showing what you two would stock up on before going back to Korea . This shows what you normally can’t find where you live . I remember when Kyuho & Sarah made a video on different types of Chips & snacks from Canada and I loved it !

[@jillsmith1134]

I enjoyed this so much. I am from the states and I lived in the Philippines for 4 years. I almost cried I missed my snacks and specific brands so much. I don’t take them for granted any longer.

[@KariHaruka]

Every time that I return to Japan from the UK, I always have to bring back a certain number of vital necessities; Marmite, Yorkshire Gold teabags, Horlicks, strong paracetamol/ibuprofen, and many more things that are difficult/impossible to find in Japan.

[@janavanbeelen8489]

Girl, you should have bought your Tylenol and gaviscon at Costco! Much cheaper! And I agree with your fave chip choices! Ruffles sour cream and bacon and all dressed are my faves too!

[@2hearts1seoul]

They didn’t have the type of Tylenol I wanted at Costco, and I didn’t see Gaviscon either 🥲 Those two chips flavors are my ride or die Canadian flavors 🙌

[@mollyapteros]

Shopping before flying back home abroad is always bittersweet. The differences weren't so drastic for me going between the US and UK, but before leaving the US I always stocked up on: huge bottles of ibuprofen and other household medicines from Sam's (we don't have a Costco womp womp), quality maple syrup, seasoning mixes and spices, cornbread mix, toothpaste, supplements, and any electronics/technology. Luckily it's usually a matter of saving money and taking advantage of the greater variety of things in the US rather than just not being able to find them in the UK. And no matter which direction I'm coming from I always bring local products (e.g. alcohol, honey, jam, coffee, candles etc) as gifts.

[@catherinebeaudry5661]

Another great video from Nova Scotia. I live in Ontario and when I have travelled overseas I bring our maple syrup to give to the people I am visiting it seems to be iconic Canadian food. When I travel to the United States I always go to grocery stores to find items we cannot find here in Canada 🍁 😊

[@marie-christine5200]

Talking about western makeup with Cosrx and Beauty of Joseon products in the background , funny haha! I didn't even know Walmart carries those products, learning new things everyday :D

[@2hearts1seoul]

I was so happy to see them there! 😍

[@sheila3936]

So excited to see that. Amazon prices have been going up and a lot of fakes are being sold. Happy to have a more reliable supplier.

[@RSkies]

​​@@sheila3936also with Amazon, they store products by type (not by seller) in thier warehouses, so even if you buy from the official seller you could get a fake item! 😮 I get my cosrx and joseon from walmart, t&t or yes asia now

[@janavanbeelen8489]

Walmart has Beauty of Joseon products? I have heard of them but had no idea we had them! I’m gonna buy some on my next Walmart trip!

[@RSkies]

@@janavanbeelen8489 i saw them behind Sarah in the vlog! Have also seen them at my Walmart (in Ontario)

[@lme96]

I had the All Dressing Ruffles years and years ago in Canada and they are definitely the superior chip flavor. I can occasionally find the snack sizes at gas stations in other states and when I do I stock up. So good.

[@sandrac1313]

Nice to see how the different walmart's in canada carry different brands of snacks,etc. Also,glad you could stock up on favorites.Thanks!❤😊

[@lynettelee9296]

Thanks for your video! Much appreciated! Some great ideas for gifts to bring to friends in Korea as I never know what to bring.

[@marinaadlan8274]

This is my favourite segment...stocking up on stuff that is not available in your country of residence. Loved the trip to Walmart especially the snacks section, and of course, maple syrup! How I have missed the Lays from US/Canada, they are hard to come by these days. Loved your vlogs throughout your summer in Nova Scotia. It is one of the places on my travel wish-list..

[@garettng]

Excellent video in verbalizing and showing all the mental things I think about when we visit family in Seoul and what we're thinking about now as we prep for our upcoming trip! Only disappointment is not selecting Coffee Crisps chocolate!!

[@sommersailing1381]

The hardest to go without for a Dane is Rye bread 😅 we love it! Fun video 😊 it is so different what you miss. But i would definitely miss seasoning, the cheese chips and tampons too.

[@An-Su18]

I'm English and always take Marmite (a salty yeast spread full of B vitamins) all over the world, and tea. A good ceylon tea is hard to find-except in Sri lanka of course! Oh those Filipino dried mangoes are my favourite since going to the Philippines.

[@hmmm6775]

I always pickup cheese and vegamite. Good catch on ruffles, I saw a lot of Lay's in the US but not Ruffles

[@LaBucci]

That’s literally me when I first went to Toronto/Canada this year, bought so much snacks to bring back home. Surprisingly I didn’t like the Ruffles ketchup chips but I did love the Lays ketchup chips 😮. Can’t wait to visit Montréal this fall and really stock up on Canadian items/snacks I can’t get here in the US

[@jaenellehilligas]

This was good to know! My goal is to come visit Korea for the first time in a couple of years after my son graduates high school.

[@ginaescober6663]

Back in the day before Costco & online shopping , when visiting the State of Hawaii it was always the candy that I had to bring back: Hawaiian Host Chocolate covered Macadamia Nuts. It’s the best brand because of their milk chocolate. It’s so yummy!! I’ve since developed a taste for the dark chocolate. In the mainland States, you can find the brand in Japanese/Asian markets as well as Costco. When visiting abroad, I’ve been asked to bring certain snacks and condiments from the States as well. You gotta have a taste or comforts of home, right??! Have a great week guys. Thanks for another great post 😊

[@TheVbaddict]

I believe I saw Hawaiian Host Mac Nuts at the Costco in Gangnam

[@johns80schick]

Ir's pretty cool to see Pastene products in Canada, they are a local company from my hometown of Boston. I didn't realize they were sold outside of New England.

[@crashlikewaves]

I really love Sarah’s outfits!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you! 🥹

[@amberz3217]

Great video! About the eye drops, I would recommend Lumify instead for redness and Refresh or Systane for dryness. Visine isn’t that great for your eyes compared to those other ones. It can make the redness worse if you use it too much!

[@shybutterfly7080]

Lovely vlog. I love you guys and the family too ! I can’t wait to see beemo I miss him ! 💜

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@maneatertiff]

This is like me when I go to American walmarts (I'm from Halifax). I bring a whole second bag because I go crazy in the medicine and snack departments lol)

[@2hearts1seoul]

YES, that’s me in American Walmart and Target too 😂

[@butterflymuse2707]

Hi, it me, an American, we don't have those Ruffles flavors here and I'm jealous now lol. Cheddar and sour cream is where it's at here, though. For the tampons - I know you're probably taking space into consideration but I am almost positive you can get those in larger packs at Costco :) Before I yeeted my uterus, I would get mine at Sam's Club. I can't imagine Costco wouldn't have them too. Dang, Sarah, you are a tall drink of water! *cries in 5'2"* I have the opposite issue - all the pants here are much too long for me, lol. And the petites work great until I wash them and they shrink and then they're too short! 🙃

[@2hearts1seoul]

Cheddar sour cream is so good-I’ve tried those! 🙌 Dying at ‘before I yeeted my uterus’ 😂😂 I don’t need tooo many tampons, since I use a menstrual cup when I’m just at home or when I sleep :) But I’ve definitely seen huge packs at Costco that are amazingly cheap! Being over 5’7 as a woman in Korea is definitely very challenging 🥲 I can’t grow more material on my pants 😭

[@sarahkeithley9707]

" All Dressed" has just recently made its way to Missouri and it us a HIT here!!

[@2hearts1seoul]

NICCCCE! 🙌

[@karenrobbins6656]

Wow how do you haul all that back? Nice to know about the chip flavors and all the shopping. I have that same bag of mangos from Costco! It’s the best.

[@NadineJanzen6]

I actually found the 스윙 hot and spicy chips to be a decent substitute when the craving for all dressed hits. I really miss Popcorn Twists.

[@user-zp8vz3hr5e]

Hello……your videos are always on time, I’ve been waiting for your video to have my coffee ☕️, it’s my quiet moment before my grandson wakes up……….sending blessings your way….😊

[@2hearts1seoul]

Awww thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@cheskalotr]

Wow that's a huge bag of dried mangoes 😍 They only sell small packs here in the Philippines. The biggest ones I've seen are ironically in Korean groceries here 😂

[@2hearts1seoul]

Hahah, that’s actually hilarious! 😂🥭

[@k.r.3523]

My mom was visiting and I did not have time this whole month to watch your videos! I’m finally back. 🎉❤

[@2hearts1seoul]

Awww, that’s so nice you got to spend all that time with your mom! ❤️

[@juliegoodwin6850]

So interesting! Buy an italian seasoning mix and add to plain breadcrumbs, ta-dah italian breadcrumbs!

[@cathy320]

I live in the States but when I went back to Canada I stocked up on sunscreen with mexoryl. My kids love the Kinder Surprise eggs with the toys inside so we get a few of those too.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Kyuho’s a huge fan of Kinder Surprise eggs 😂

[@ezunsir]

2016년에 캐나다 한 번 가봤어요 몬트리올과 퀘벡에 일주일 있었어요. Hatley 속옷이 너무 예뻐서 몇개 샀었어요. 내년에 캐나다 놀러갈 것 같은데 그때도 Hatley 속옷 사려고요.

[@BrendaQuinnCanada]

Try Quebec maple syrup in a can for light transport and value. In the baking aisle

[@Life_by_lexie]

It is known that you replenish stocks, goodness is never too much. I love you, I watch every episode of your content. Greetings from Poland and thank you for a wonderful birthday present in the form of a video ❤❤

[@2hearts1seoul]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much and Happy Birthday! 🥰🎂

[@darthbee18]

That's an interesting observation on the shampoo - back when I was in Belgium the shampoo was harsher on my scalp than the shampoo from my home country (granted it was a generic supermarket brand, so that might definitely play a part 😅🥲), and I have thick Asian hair. I never had the chance to use better(?), name brand shampoo there, that might have suited me a bit better, but who knows. Haven't tried Korean shampoo brands (I occasionally use Japanese shampoo brand), it will be different from what I'm used to, but surely not that different for me 🤔🤨

[@gennyromeril]

Hawkins Cheezies is a truly Canadian snack that is made and only can be bought in Canada,.They are produced in a small company in Ontario.

[@2hearts1seoul]

I definitely ate these growing up! I always preferred Cheetos, but I still enjoyed those 🧀

[@stephkais5613]

York peppermint patties and all dressed Ruffles. Heck yes!

[@2hearts1seoul]

The combo of dreams 😋

[@maylee6586]

My Aussie hubby likes the cereal aisles in the US too. 😂😂😂😂

[@astroboy3507]

OHH YEH Sarah we had Ruffles chips here in Australia when I was young but now days I never see them!!!!😢

[@2hearts1seoul]

That’s so sad! 😭 They’ve always been my favorite since I was a kid.

[@junem342]

Could be tips on what to bring to Korea when visiting to give as gifts too..

[@crystalstar8788]

Enjoy watching your Walmart trips when you travel to Canada, its interesting to see whats only available ( primarily) in Canada. Now watching this in 2023 im amazed that you can freely shop for certain goods , alot of the stuff in most stores here in my state are all locked up and you have to request an employee to get the item for you which makes shopping not easy or enjoyable.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Oh wow! That doesn’t sound like a fun shopping experience 😯

[@fflameboi]

I’m going to Korea to visit family, so thank you for the honey tip! I’ll get some from my local farmers market as a gift. I’m not sure if you did one already, but would you do a Korea version of this video? I know you get things for your Canadian family before visiting like kimchi and sesame ramen, but any other must buys from Korea?

[@2hearts1seoul]

We always bring Korean cooking stuff, like sesame oil, red pepper paste, ssamjjang, ramen, and microwaveable rice. And some skincare and sheet masks! :)

[@bloomz8375]

COFFEE CRISP chocolates from Canada are the best! 💜

[@nukem384]

I remember the first time I had heard about all the crazy Canadian chip flavors many years ago. Pretty impressive the Canadian division of these chip companies offer so many flavors. All dressed definitely is yummy. I remember all my Canadian friends would say the 2 most popular were all dressed and ketchup chips. Definitely all dressed FTW here haha.

[@2hearts1seoul]

There are soooo, so many more too in other brands-we wish we had space for them all in our luggage 🥲

[@christinekim361]

I never even heard of those Ruffles flavored chips here in SoCal. I wish they had, sounds yummy.

[@2hearts1seoul]

They’re incredible! Wish more people in other countries had access to them! 😍

[@ooupskitty7006]

Pepto Bismol is an American/ Canadian medication. It’s not sold in Germany. But I know exactly what it is. Gladly they have good pharmacy in Korea. It’s definitely not cheap (Medication isn’t cheap in Germany, too!). But it’s OK for a short trip. I’m going to Seoul next month. I’m very excited & very nervous. I was never in a typical Asian country (Russia & Arab countries don’t count for me as typical Asian😅). I never had such a long, direct flight to a country this far. Thanks for such a good vid. How are temperatures at the end of September/beginning of October? I don’t know what to expect (because other vids don’t really help 🥲) clothes-wise.

[@2hearts1seoul]

The temperatures in September/October are sooo nice (I’d say mid 20s to mid teens, without that gross summer humidity). Have a fabulous trip! ✈️

[@KIMSEOKDOMVLOGS]

Oh my you love the dried mangoes frm PH? I should bring someday when I go to Korea!! I didn't know😅 hope you enjoyed your stay in Canada, time flies so fast right? You're back in Korea again❣️

[@hollyhummel9774]

Do you ever have issues bringing in meds? And how do you avoid eating all the snacks quickly? I just went to the US and stocked up on my Trader Joe spices and a few treats that are hard to get in Panama. It can be hard to not eat it all too fast. I second getting underwear, your favorite shampoo and conditioner, deodorant and preferred snacks. Panama imports many things from the US but pharmacy items can be pricey or in limited quantity (ie no medicines are sold in amounts above 30 pills! Including vitamins!). As for Korean snacks, I recently found them at a shop in Panama! I was surprised to see some of the Korean snacks I have seen on KZbin🤪.

[@ogrejd]

@7:00 - First Aid Kit're quite good. Much prefer "Emmylou", "Blue" and "King of the World", though. :) [all from "The Lion's Roar", which is an overall excellent album]

[@2hearts1seoul]

We love ‘em all! 🙌

[@sprocket8662]

I am enjoying your videos and I have gone back and watch some of the ones I missed before finding your channel. FYI my husband and I will celebrate 23 years soon and we never had kids. We both knew from the beginning we were not people who should have kids. Patience is not a word you use to describe an engineer nor a publisher. HA Live the life you want as our time is limited in this world. Sending support and love for the U.S.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Awwww, thank you so much for the kind, supportive words ☺️ Congrats on 23 wonderful years together, and here’s to many more ❤️

[@DornaSoph]

Dark chocolate celebration cookies are THE BEST 🤌🏻

[@2hearts1seoul]

I don’t even know how many boxes I went through in Canada this summer 🍫🤌

[@jannahfruit]

i was just thinking of getting loreal hyaluron shampoo to KR 😅😂 so hard to get these stuff. can totally resonate with Sara. M&ms peanut is love. idk if korea has it or not. gotta stuff up that too lol.

[@trishdalto7188]

Dried Philippine Mangoes are the best!!!!!! My husband loves them!

[@lightscameraaction2837]

Hey Sarah, we’re you able to find that FDgard I was telling you about? People who have stomach issues like yours can sometimes benefit from this. Again, it is a supplement and gastroenterologist will sometimes recommend to those patients that do not have a specific clinical diagnosis, often classifying them as dyspepsia. If you go through lot of stomach meds, you should give it a try. I am not sure if they sell it Korea but it should be there in places like Walgreens in Canada. Some people who suffered a lengthy battle with stomach issues have found that it reduces or sometimes eliminate the stomach issue.

[@2hearts1seoul]

I didn’t see it anywhere 😭 Canada doesn’t have Walgreens as far as I know. I’d love to get it on Amazon, but I don’t know if it ships to Korea 🥲

[@lightscameraaction2837]

@@2hearts1seoul Sorry to hear! I am not sure when you are going back to Korea, you or your parents could get it on Amazon and have it delivered next day assuming you or they are prime members or if it arrives late, they can always mail it to you. Maybe Amazon will ship to Korea…🙂

[@YasmeenMO]

Yes always stock up before going back home

[@2hearts1seoul]

We made sure our suitcases were packed full 👀

[@YasmeenMO]

@@2hearts1seoul hopefully they last you guys a bit

[@AshleyLowis]

I love that you still mask Sarah, I haven't stopped masking indoors since the pandemic began and with this new variant/wave, it's definitely smart to! I hope you guys have a safe trip back home and definitely both mask up in the airport/plane!

[@PeterPulpo-eh9og]

Masks don\t work; will not stop covid.Period. Stop being scared.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Then don’t you wear them 🙃

[@2hearts1seoul]

I still prefer to wear them in crowded indoor spaces and in airports/on the plane, but I often did that before covid, especially during flu season!

[@PeterPulpo-eh9og]

@@2hearts1seoul I dont wear them and they are bad for your and anyone's health .Wear them all your want but they are not effective in stopping any virus from entering your lungs.

[@2hearts1seoul]

“Masks are BAD for your and anyone’s health”, can’t argue with that ‘logic’ 😂😂 Don’t have your surgeon wear one then. N95 and K94 masks are absolutely effective at greatly reducing viral particles and fine particulate matter (pollution) from entering the lungs.

[@lisamaxwell5876]

I always stock up on my yearly trips back to the US, wish I could get some of the Canadian stuff too.....I still have trouble finding the right deodorant even in the US - skin irritation, some that don't work as well or the right scent etc...... I live in Gangwon - so I even have to go to Seoul sometimes for clothes. When I go home to the US, I usually buy jeans, socks that aren't so tight on my ankle area, skirts at the length I prefer because they're either too long or too short for me, board games since I'm a teacher and they're cheaper and in English, the cheaper electric toothbrushes, and maybe a new ugly Christmas sweater since I always go in winter and enjoy wearing them to school to surprise my students....of course snacks cheaper protein bars and medicines

[@2hearts1seoul]

Ohhh, I’ve definitely had the same issue with socks in the ankles-I usually just buy men’s socks in Korea 😅

[@paula2651]

I live in Michigan and whenever I or someone else goes to Canada I beg for ketchup chips, we have the all dressed which are amazing but no ketchup 😢

[@sandyonpape]

Coffee crisp chocolates!! 😊

[@shxna]

OH MAN. Last time I went to Quebec, I filled my personal bag with All dressed potato chips. They were DELICIOUS!

[@2hearts1seoul]

ALL DRESSED for life 😭

[@Mikalerinkinne]

For me it was Hot Cheetos! I could never find them anywhere in Busan. But Takis were everywhere! lol

[@2hearts1seoul]

I’ve always liked the jalapeño ones more, but yeah, neither are sold in Korea 😭😭

[@RicanSeoul01]

I have access to the military base so I can get my must haves there, but I still miss Walmart.

[@joniegene]

Thank you for mentioning my country the Philippines! Our mango here is the best! 😋

[@2hearts1seoul]

The bestttt 🥭🥭🥭

[@pookiroo]

Thats funny. I was looking at that same maple syrup today too & I refused to buy it at $14.99. And I also wear men's clothes 2. I find women's clothes so skimpy. And that's my favourite dried mango too.

[@reychawl]

omg I had no idea that Sarah was almost 6ft! proof that you can't always make assumptions with what you see on the internet 😅❤ I'm also curious though about what it's like buying stuff on amazon, if it's different over there? Like I sometimes buy shampoo and moisturizer on amazon bc it's cheaper than going to the store and I also buy Japanese remineralizing toothpaste on amazon. Is there stuff y'all can't get while in Korea that you'd be able to in Canada?

[@2hearts1seoul]

Yup! I have a giant family 😂 Amazon only ships certain items to Korea, which is not only quite limited, but also the shipping costs can be nuts. Korea has ‘Coupang’ with is similar to Amazon here, but they don’t have near the variety of American or Canadian products.

[@susanspence3029]

Is it expensive to shop online for your clothing/shoes? Very interesting vlog, had no idea some items would be so hard to find. Mangoes, who knew.

[@lisseque]

Taco seasoning packets! :)

[@gaoyang9734]

Wonderful video! How about if you send the stuff in the mail? Is it more expensive that way?

[@2hearts1seoul]

Omg yes 💀 Canada Post is not only STUPIDLY expensive, but also super slow and unreliable-it’s definitely way cheaper and easier to take all this in our luggage.

[@Hardyier]

Sensodyne is available from Costco in Seoul. That’s where I buy mine.

[@2hearts1seoul]

They don’t have ‘Repair and Protect’ ;)

[@weldapurba6044]

Manggosss is so very cheap here in Jakarta. ❤

[@Isabella1680]

For me it's these eyedrops. So, I don't wear contact lenses anymore, cz my eyes become dry and then itchy because of that. Afaik in Germany we only have those tearlike eyedrops, but now you made me think if I shouldn't check out either the pharmacy or the stores for glasses to find out if there are those types of drops you've bought

[@2hearts1seoul]

If you can’t find Visine eye drops where you are in Germany, sometimes iHerb has them :) Those artificial tears really don’t do anything for me either 😅

[@Isabella1680]

​@@2hearts1seoulThank you, I am actually just now looking and came back to your video to research the one you've shown to compare the ingredients. Thank you for the tip with iHerb, I didn't think of it. 😁🌷🍀

[@RSkies]

Dark chocolate Celebration cookies 🍪 🤤😋

[@2hearts1seoul]

MUSTS 🙌

[@RSkies]

@@2hearts1seoul 100%! Dark chocolate IS the superior chocolate, and I will entertain no argument otherwise.😄🙌

[@kathyhogan4216]

Interesting what you take back with you 👍👏

[@jamesc7400]

Does Korea have any restrictions regarding taking in certain food products ? Some countries outright don’t allow plant based products in, food or otherwise. I am also interested to know what products you bought must be declared for customs in Korea. Some countries allow in food products that are vacuum packed, and I personally bought a home vacuum sealing machine for this purpose.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Anything meat is a no-no, even jerky! Also no fresh produce.

[@saliha23]

Can you show how pack them in suitcase? How to not caught security check at the airport? Some securities can confiscate your belongings even if you pack them according the rules.

[@2hearts1seoul]

We don’t bring anything to get ‘caught’ for and make sure to follow all regulations, so we’ve never had any issues :)

[@boogeybaby12]

I’m Korean American and I buy shoes and skincare in Korea because my feet are tiny and SUPER wide and even western brands sell wider shoes in Korea which work for me better. Also, Korean skincare, even the inexpensive stuff just makes my skin happy because it’s formulated for East Asian skin. However, I’m very tall so I can’t buy clothes.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Korean skincare is the BEST 🙌 Just wish makeup brands had more shade/color options 🥲

[@cmilecmiling]

Ketchup chips 😋

[@paula2651]

You two went from a rainy Nova Scotia to a rainy Seoul ☔️ 😢

[@Forest-cr7dr]

과자사러 캐나다 가야겠어요 😂

[@nicolegordon129]

Wow! You guys weren’t kidding when you catch the stock. Is there no way to ship them to yourself? Do you have to bring all of it back in your luggage? And if so, what was Kristen sent you from buying an additional suitcase just to bring back more of the things that you need for a sufficient amount of the big picture from Canada? Period. I’m not surprised they don’t have a lot of the snacks material that they do in Canada available in Korea. Korea has so many snacks already that are more native or indigenous to Korea. I’m not as sure about the cereal. Maybe it’s because cereal has become a recent thing as in the last 20 years or so. So I’m not sure, but I’m glad that you all are able to get what you need and I hope you’re able to get it all back to Canada.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Omg, it would be INSANELY expensive to ship these to ourselves-Canada Post is ridiculously expensive AND unreliable 💀

[@nicolegordon129]

@@2hearts1seoul oh no! I’ve never shipped anything to myself from Canada. I had no idea that it was super expensive.

[@user-xk6ew7jv3i]

캐나다도 외국 다녀올때 선물을 돌리는 문화가 있나요? 한국은 가족뿐 아니라 친구 직장까지 작은거라도 다 돌리는 문화인데 궁금해요

[@classickdramaclips]

What about Timmie’s coffee? My go to coffee is Shell gas station blend….is there Shell 조개 gas station in Korea?

[@2hearts1seoul]

We aren’t coffee drinkers and we can’t bring Iced Caps with us in our luggage, sadly 🥲

[@princeshortie7907]

it is absolutely crazy how even though things are usually more expensive in Canada compared to us dollars, A LOT of the items you showed were way cheaper than ive seen them for (and ive lived in four different states) even the tylenol and toothpaste!! sensodyne is 10-17 USD here depending on where you live and if u get a twin pack, etc

[@2hearts1seoul]

WOAH, I assumed the U.S prices would be quite a bit cheaper for many of these items! 😯

[@sangeosan]

Thank you for recommending items to bring with us question do you put these items in your checked bags or your carry on bag? What about Costco don’t they carry any American products in Korea?

[@MishkaHan]

Sometimes but they don’t have a wide variety or it’s very expensive

[@2hearts1seoul]

All in our checked bags :) And Korean Costco does have some American brands of course, but not nearly as wide of a variety-and Korean Costco is more expensive.

[@sangeosan]

@@2hearts1seoul thank you I am flying there soon so it's a big help knowing what I can bring

[@sangeosan]

Also question do they sell Kuerig Coffee makers there? D they have almond milk creamer?

[@leemakavani7352]

Wow, use have some product's we have here too. It's good to buy the thing's you need to take back. The cost and make would be different there and Korea. Do you ever ask your family to post anything for use, or is it expensive or do use buy online? 🙄... Thanks again take care 👍🏽😊...

[@2hearts1seoul]

Oh man, it would cost an arm and a leg to mail even a tiny package to Korea via Canada Post 💀 It’s ‘fill up our suitcases once a year’ all the way 😅

[@leemakavani7352]

@@2hearts1seoul wow it must be expensive it's good use get what you need and fill up the suitcase 💼. The fire 🔥 not close to use? Forgot to ask...

[@jennifervaughn1541]

So the stuff that you buy how do you ship them back? Do you bring an extra suitcase? And how does that work with the airlines? Do you have to pay extra? Also…. About the clothes….. I am also a woman that is 5’9” and I also wear a size 10 shoes. so does South Korea have magazines to where you can order the correct size of clothing? It is my understanding that most stores will not have your size.

[@2hearts1seoul]

We always bring an extra suitcase, so we have 3 large pieces of luggage in total for checked baggage. There are no magazines here to order larger sizes for clothes or shoes. For clothes, you can go to western brand stores, but they don’t usually have long lengths of anything, and their pants only go up to a certain size. You might be able to find a few styles online on the Korean version of foreign shoe brands, but you’ll likely have to just get men’s sizes.

[@jennifervaughn1541]

@@2hearts1seoul thank you for responding. So you mentioned going online. I understand that the Korean side really wouldn’t have my size but what if I could go online and order from America do they have that option? Or would I have to have a VPN to do that?

[@2hearts1seoul]

Websites for American brands (example, H&M United States) will not ship to addresses outside of the United States, so no. Sometimes Amazon U.S will ship certain items to Korea though, but shipping is sometimes expensive.

[@jennifervaughn1541]

@@2hearts1seoul oh, wow, I thought they would ship anywhere in the world as long as there was a customer

[@mindysmom6132]

Hi Sarah! Hi Kyuho! It’s crazy how we Americans take all of the items that you both shopped for, for granted, because we can get them anytime…… of course, except for the Canadian brands of flavored Ruffles and pure maple syrups. I have two questions please: 1) What are Kyuho’s parents’, sister, niece and nephew’s favorite Canadian treats that you may have gifted them with? And 2) Is it true if you whip up pure Canadian maple syrup, does it really change color to a butter yellow color? Such random questions……sorry! 😊 I believe you’re both back in Korea. I hope you had a safe and wonderful trip back home. I’m truly looking forward to watching the rest of your Canadian/family adventure vlogs. Take care! ❤

[@sheila3936]

Maple butter is a thing. There’s a heating and cooling process before it’s beaten. It’s just a creamy version of maple syrup so is more beige and not yellowy like actual butter.

[@mindysmom6132]

@@sheila3936 ……That’s amazing! Thank you!!!!!

[@cherylschaeffer7832]

Great video. Yeah, you have chip flavors that we don't have in New York. I love surfshark and also recommend them. One thing I recently found was when I pay my car payment, I have to turn surfshark off. Seems like a dumb idea to me but I have no choice.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Kyuho’s sister and kids love any ‘gummy’ type of candy we bring! Like Swedish Berries and Fuzzy Peaches! 🍑 And yes! As the person said below, there is a type of ‘whipped’ maple syrup and it’s a light beige color 😃

[@mindysmom6132]

@@2hearts1seoul ….🥰❤️🥰

[@mjkrech]

Need a favor! Kyuho, your momma puts a # in front of her IG posts, which means I can’t get it to translate. Perhaps could you please suggest she leaves a space after so we can translate? Thank you!

[@KateHatvani-hb7ob]

When I Iived in Korea I would bring back; a sheet set as they were so expensive, deodorant, and flavored popcorn shakers.

[@2hearts1seoul]

YUP! We’ve done this as well, but now it’s much easier to just get them here at IKEA or Coupang :)

[@seymorefact4333]

🤣🤣Bring WATERMELLON... VERY EXPENSIVE! 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

[@2hearts1seoul]

We WISH 😭

[@PattyFromPorto]

omg me and Sarah are height twins

[@2hearts1seoul]

YAY for 176cm! 😂📏

[@virginiealohaa8163]

TMI/ Question for Sarah & other girls: Do Korean women use more pads or tampons? And how much variety of pads is there in SK compared to tampons, as you mentioned there are not many options for tampons over there?

[@2hearts1seoul]

They definitely use pads wayyy more than tampons here. There are a fairly large variety of pads in Korea, though still nowhere near the variety of pads I see in stores in Canada.

[@mjmj734]

Korean here🤚I heard many Korean athletes use tampons or menstrual cups but pads are definitely more popular in Korea. Some of my friends use tampons/cups only when they go swimming.

[@mjmj734]

규호세라님이 항상 러플스 맛있다고 하셔서 맛이 진짜 궁금해요!!! 개인적으로 미국, 캐나다 과자들은 대체적으로 짜다고 느껴지고 한국 과자들은 많이 달다고 느껴져요. 그리고 매번 놀라는거지만 캐나다 스낵 사이즈는 다 엄청 크네요ㅋㅋㅋ다 못 먹고 집게로 집어둬야 될 것 같은 느낌 저도 데오드란트나 향이 강한 세정제 쓰는 한국인은 거의 못 봤어요. 저 포함 한국인들 대부분이 너무 인공적이거나 센 향기에 거부감을 많이 느껴서 그런 것 같기도 해요. 세라님이 드리클로나 노스엣도 사용해보셨는지 궁금하네요🤔 오늘도 영상 재밌게 잘봤어요💚 edit: 10:33 참고로 말씀드리면 인사이트는 유사언론, 황색언론으로 많은 비판을 받는 사이트에요😅사실 관계가 명확하게 규명되지 않은 사건들을 자극적으로 이슈화하거나 왜곡한적이 많은 사이트이니 잘 걸러서 봐야 합니다...!

[@gennyromeril]

You can now buy a lot of unscented hygiene products because there are more people who are over sensitive to scented products.

[@mjmj734]

⁠@@gennyromerilYup, I also use unscented ones! I said many Koreans don't like artificial/strong scent products in general😊

[@robert-antoinedenault5901]

As the comparative of Canadian vs USA snacks go... that's a generalisation. If you look at Canadian brands (not American owned) the difference is quite stark. Here (Quebec), we have a natural "sweet tooth" (just like Koreans) but where you compliment it with spice (red pepper and other strong flavours); we compliment it with saltiness and spices. I am always saddened😢 by the way other's perceive us as not all Canadians eat the same things. In our province, we have a drink that is ONLY available here (as we adore this flavour) which is available in every grocery store, it's so popular that even these stores offer their version (under their brand name just like Costco has their own Kirkland brand). It comes under various versions: soda, non or low alcoholic beverages, beer and hard liquor. Korea has their version of this drink (pine bud from Lotte). What you have to also understand about the packaging sizes, is the fact that when these came to be a family size was generally 5-6 person therefore everyone had the opportunity of having their share. I can easily go back in time and see that ice cream for households in the 1930-1950 can generally in 10L sizes but considering that families here were 10-16. Those formats lasted maybe 2 wks😂😂😂😂. Now that you have single people, it is "considered" normal to have 250-500ml ice cream formats😂😂😂

[@mjmj734]

@@robert-antoinedenault5901hmm...? I didn't compare American and Canadian snacks. I said American and Canadian snacks are saltier than Korean snacks and Korean snacks are sweeter than American/Canadian snacks. Many Koreans say the same thing too. Maybe KZbin translation error?

[@Ykoz2016]

I leave for Korea in two days and now I’m considering bringing more shampoo 🤔😂

[@2hearts1seoul]

Highly recommend shampoo-and hair styling products if you use them! 😅

[@kriturajputkarishma350]

After watching your video i think there are lots of problems in Korea regarding getting things. They think only about Asian people but they should bring some more sizes and fittings in lingerie and clothes. Because there are not only Asians staying but other countries people do stay 😅