Tips for FIRST TIME Visitors in Seoul, South Korea (2025) 🇰🇷

[@PhatLifeProject]

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[@garethwilliams6860]

Are there currencies that the wowpass does not accept?

[@andrewduong9663]

Very informative and helpful videos. Thank you very much.

[@PhatLifeProject]

you are very welcome!

[@amandaleis8461]

Most useful video ive seen about Seoul and we have wanted ALOT!! I have subscribed because I think this is actually helpful content… looking forward to watching the food content now too. We are off to Seoul in March 2025 and know it’s going to be cold can’t wait coming from a hot climate we often choose to travel when it’s cold makes a refreshing change.

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you found the video helpful - have fun in march! Great time to go! 🌸🌸

[@CariW90]

This was all very useful!! Thank you so much! I am taking a 2 week trip to Seoul in 2 1/2 weeks and I'm SOOOOO excited!!

[@PhatLifeProject]

Glad it was helpful! Have the best time in Seoul!

[@wdrath4]

How was your trip?

[@CariW90]

@@wdrath4 it was great! Kept getting lost in the beginning with the bus system because 2 bus stops have the same name but on opposite sides of the street and go in opposite directions. So that was a bit confusing at first 🤣

[@rosswright7190]

Extremely useful, thank you. Headed to Seoul and Busan

[@PhatLifeProject]

Im so glad to hear it was helpful, enjoy your time in Seoul and busan!!

[@marivicchang]

Very helpful information! Thank you for the tips. I am looking forward to a relaxing and fun vacation in SK soon.

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found the helpful :) you will love SK, I alreadt wanna go back haha

[@user-cx5ni7me6l]

I just visited Seoul for the first time, and I can tell everyone that it's wonderful plus easy to navigate. The food is great, the people are friendly and welcoming. Installing the apps he is talking about is very clever. The busses are super functional. Don't forget the amazing restaurants in normal area's. Seoul has so many nice spots : ) Also quite area's Great advise : )

[@PhatLifeProject]

i totally agree! i really love it there as well and thank you for the kind words! this encourages me to keep making good content

[@indranilchakraborty5818]

Really an informative video. Got to know that Kakao app is accepting foreign credit card payment. Also the Wow card information is a good one.

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thank you so much for watching and I’m so glad you found the information helpful! Enjoy Seoul !

[@nicholasv9267]

Does the Kakao app accepting foreign credit cards mean that you can use the payment system with them instead of pay the driver now?

[@PhatLifeProject]

@@nicholasv9267 yes - I had no issues using my foreign credit card

[@nicholasv9267]

@@PhatLifeProject awesome no Korean number needed?

[@PhatLifeProject]

@@nicholasv9267 nope! 😊

[@habsfan51]

Excellent video, I learned a lot ! Thanks a lot :)

[@PhatLifeProject]

You made my day, thank you for watching!!

[@giorgiafusaro3330]

This was incredibly useful! Many thanks dear! 🙏💓

[@PhatLifeProject]

You're so welcome! Hope you have an amazing trip to Korea!

[@Mudragonessa]

Thank you for this! Going to Seoul and Busan on September and your vlogs are a big help. Kudos to your channel!

[@PhatLifeProject]

You are quite welcome! 🤗 enjoy Seoul !!

[@Aesir5]

Great help

[@PhatLifeProject]

Im so glad it was helpful =))

[@gonzalezluis4024]

Very educational video makes me feel more at ease having some knowledge on what I'm getting myself into! Anyone going during November?

[@annahannalove2647]

Going back to korea this winter i really love it

[@PhatLifeProject]

same!

[@ann2quin]

Wow! Thank you soo much for this very informative vlog. I will be going to Seoul & Busan nxt week and your vlog is very useful for me. Will check your other vlogs.

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thank you so much! Hope you have a great trip!

[@BTC_pump]

Very informative video. Excellent thank you.

[@PhatLifeProject]

im so glad it was helpful!

[@latinlabel]

Heading to Seoul in a couple of days. Thank you for your helpful video!

[@PhatLifeProject]

You are quite welcome 🤗

[@rhenasitompul7971]

Thank you very helpfull. Im visiting SK on may 11. Really helpfull find your video.

[@PhatLifeProject]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your upcoming trip! It’s coming up soon 😅😊

[@muktabondhu]

Thanks, your tips for naver maps and wowpass were very helpful

[@PhatLifeProject]

I am glad to be of assistance, thanks for watching =)

[@jayquintero8326]

Thank you so much, Phat! 🙏🏽

[@PhatLifeProject]

My pleasure!

[@biokah]

Great video!

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dilipbarua1739]

Very informative, thanks so much.

[@PhatLifeProject]

You are so welcome, comments like this make my day =)

[@ovg8948]

Great video ❤

[@PhatLifeProject]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you for watching and enjoy your upcoming trip!

[@svdgll]

Thank you, it is a great informative video❤

[@PhatLifeProject]

You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your time in Seoul

[@girleyborer472]

thank you! big help!!!

[@PhatLifeProject]

I am so glad that it has been helpful! Enjoy your upcoming trip to Seoul

[@ray1995rs]

Much appreciated!

[@PhatLifeProject]

Glad to be of assistance ☺️☺️

[@ChiaraDugo]

super helpful

[@PhatLifeProject]

You are so welcome thank you for watching! Enjoy Seoul!

[@DesireeManion]

Hi Steve-are power outlets the same as US or is an adapter needed? I really found this video helpful!

[@Wendie-k1z]

Thank you for this video, it has been very informative!! A question though, I am torn between Namane and Wowpass. I am getting mixed feedbacks for both…

[@PhatLifeProject]

you are quite welcome! I previously did a comparing them here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHK5k2aXZ5d_ecUsi=f9tOd41BbYpxWAvp Same thing basically though

[@evangelineangeles8392]

New subscriber here .likeyour video👍

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thank you so much - enjoy your trip to Seoul

[@kimyoupi5463]

thanks for your great video. what is the link to buy those 2 data banks for the phone? Thanks.

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thanks for watching, im glad it was helpful Link here - snapwireless.com.au/STEVE or use code STEVE when making your purchase =)

[@LourdesEdang]

What is the difference of WOW Pass with the Discover Seoul Pass and Climate Card? Thanks.

[@PhatLifeProject]

I have already addressed it in another video =) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZDUdpmCdq2HgLc

[@KyleenSchneider-n4j]

Thia was super helpful! Thank you! So you suggest getting a wow pass over a T-money card then?

[@PhatLifeProject]

Thank you! If you plan on using a revolut card or have plenty of cash on hand then t money is fine, if you want a local debit card and t money combined then wowpass is better

[@user-zu7ee8ic5s]

Great video, thanks!! What do you recommend for transportation from Myeong-dong (Hotel Midcity) to ICN Terminal 1 for early morning flight at 7AM?

[@deanwinchester8823]

Thank you for such an informative video, so glad I came across it. Planning to travel with elderly parents (with walking stick), are there escalators/lifts at most train stations? What about at Seoul station itself?

[@PhatLifeProject]

Glad it was helpful! Yes there will often be two or more elevators at each station - One between the street and ticketing levels and another between the ticketing and platform levels

[@deanwinchester8823]

@@PhatLifeProject Thanks Heaps!

[@jinluwang5671]

I loaded Hwahae and papago. It’s good and seems to be useful in terms of information but not sure if the discounts will also work in Olive Young

[@PhatLifeProject]

You can now get Hwahae in english via their desktop version so can be viewed in english - I talk about it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl7bf3-JhteAedUsi=BFVtEGrcBDEg7OqX

[@azzurrox]

Hi..love the vid. Will be heading there this March 30. Curious about money exchangers, do you find them everywhere?

[@PhatLifeProject]

It’s a great time to go! 🌸 there is definitely a money exchanger at the arrivals and you will find them around Seoul as well though it wouldn’t hurt to find out what rates your Bank is offering could be better to exchange this before your trip :) enjoy Seoul!!

[@azzurrox]

@@PhatLifeProject i dont usually prefer exchanging money at the airport. 🫤

[@PhatLifeProject]

@@azzurrox fair - best check with your local bank before your trip then =)

[@tracyhau5188]

Where can I buy the Wow pass card, or add money? Can I buy it before getting to the city, and use it to take the express train to Seoul ? Can I use it to take a Uber or taxi ? Thanks for the video, it is so helpful.

[@PhatLifeProject]

You are quite welcome! im always happy to head people find value with the vidoes I have covered your concerns here in detail over on my WOWpass video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3uTc4OvdqyNhbssi=X2FHjoU8VPhTx7O3 let me know though if you still have questions after =)

[@PoisonappleBTS]

Thank you

[@PhatLifeProject]

You are welcome :)

[@florencetan5686]

Thank you for the information on travel card. Not sure why my colleague told me Tcard is better?🤔

[@PhatLifeProject]

This is basically the T Money card with additional cash card capabilities, I have another video comparing the T Money Card and WOW Pass if you want to watch that as well

[@jobychan4857]

Thanks for the tips. Been a while since I was in Seoul. I normally choose Bangkok over Seoul. Which flight searching site do you use to search for cheap flights? I think it's time for a Seoul visit lol

[@PhatLifeProject]

I’m a huge fan of loyalty points so I would say whatever airline you fly the most with!

[@truth8307]

Use Skyscanner or Google flights

[@jezzekabrown1468]

Another great video! Just curious if you have caught the KTX train from Seoul to Busan? If so, where did you buy the tickets from? Thanks :)

[@PhatLifeProject]

Hey thank you so much! I have but it was some time ago before I had this channel 😅 you have just inspired me to go again That said you can choose to get your ticket here - bit.ly/KTXSeoulBusanPHAT You can choose to use code PHATLIFEPROJECTKLOOK for an additional 10% OFF if you wish

[@Enchanteralle]

The most important thing I need is wifi if I'm out in a foreign country. I remember renting a wifi box in Japan and carried it with me where ever I went. Wonder if such a thing exists in South Korea.

[@PhatLifeProject]

Yup it sure does, i mention it in the video as an option

[@isadorakemmer4610]

Is it possible to use cash for loading money on the wow pass? And the wow pass can pass in everywhere (like CU, olive young, and shopping) in Korean, not just on the subway or bus?

[@PhatLifeProject]

Yes and yes 😁😁

[@SonjaBrueggemann]

Do you recommend getting the eSIM prior to leaving for your trip?

[@PhatLifeProject]

Most definitely :) by the way if you’re looking for more eSIM options I’m doing a video that will go up this weekend 😀

[@SonjaBrueggemann]

@@PhatLifeProject perfect! I leave for Korea next Thursday!

[@warriorprincess818]

how the roaming package ? bcoz my handphone couldn't use esim and i don't want to change my simcard

[@PhatLifeProject]

thank you for the comment! your comment will be featured in a video going up this Saturday =)

[@kimyoupi5463]

my grandparents will take a cruise to see different asian countries departing from Seoul. How does one get to the Cruise terminal from the airport or from Myeongdong area? How far is it , and roughly how much it will cost, does anyone know? please help. thanks so much.

[@SayuriSeriati]

Hi I really like your videos! What hotel you recommended in Korea ? I am going travel with my adult kids there soon.

[@PhatLifeProject]

plenty of options depending on your budget - i personally picked gangnam so it wasnt as busy or crowded like Myeondong for example but if you like to be close to a lot of the attraction spots Myeondong could be good

[@Kelleysaeng]

Hi! On airalo, I was wondering if the unlimited data option includes talk and text or is this just for internet? Thank you!

[@PhatLifeProject]

Data - you can always talk and text on apps like WhatsApp

[@Kelleysaeng]

Great thank you!!

[@sylviacollins1834]

My son and I are planning to go to Seoul, but as a foreigner, I'm sure that food won't agree with us for couple of days, what do you recommend to take ease the stomach pain.

[@redleveler2431]

Hi Steve, great video! I'm still using a very old phone, so I don't have e-sim capability. Do you have any suggestions about obtaining a sim card?

[@PhatLifeProject]

great video idea! im on it =)

[@PhatLifeProject]

video dedicated to YOU will go up this saturday =)

[@emily59801]

If I am not arriving till Feb 1, should I download and make the purchase now?

[@shinjus6859]

Sir, we are from India if we are reaching at Incheon airport at 22:30 then where shud we stay. Shud we book a hotel stay in Incheon or seoul. Further we want to go to Busan by train. Wat suggestion u wud like to give

[@PhatLifeProject]

Are you going to be staying in Seoul for a few days before Busan?

[@ednatamayo9777]

We r going to Seoul in June, do you have hotel recommendations? We want to stay near shopping , tourist attactions and street food market . Thanks

[@PhatLifeProject]

I actually mostly stay in Gangnam whenever I go because I want to stay a little bit away from the tourist attractions 😅 that said if you want to be close to all the attractions myeondong has some great hotels in the vicinity

[@swlcome]

Thank you. 💜

[@PhatLifeProject]

You’re welcome ❤️😊

[@swlcome]

@@PhatLifeProject 💜

[@thongthin5535]

Hi, I will be arriving Incheong Airport Terminal 1 end of this month. How do I take a bus to Namsam Forest Guesthouse which is located at Myeongdong

[@caseycheah4086]

Thank you for this useful video. May I know do we need a local mobile number for kakao taxi apps?

[@PhatLifeProject]

No, you do not need a local mobile number 😊 and thank you for watching. I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@caseycheah4086]

@@PhatLifeProject that’s great as many people telling me that a local number is needed. I’m looking forward for more videos of yours!! 😊

[@mayuki7110]

Hi! Are tourists attractions open on January 1? Thanks!

[@azaimarazali2450]

Can we choose vehicle type like suv/mpv in Kakao taxi app ?

[@PhatLifeProject]

Yes I believe you can :)

[@azaimarazali2450]

@@PhatLifeProject thank you !

[@PhatLifeProject]

@@azaimarazali2450 welcome!

[@emilywhite346]

Hi, do you need Q-code before you arrival?

[@PhatLifeProject]

No you don’t :)

[@tracihw2509]

What is the beauty app link?

[@PhatLifeProject]

www.hwahae.co.kr

[@laravenizelos9152]

Is it possible to use a debit card for loading money on the wow pass or do you need a credit card?

[@PhatLifeProject]

Yes - You can do this within the wowpass app :)

[@victoriatran2358]

Can you use the Wow card for taxis?

[@PhatLifeProject]

Yes - anything that takes TMoney will take wowpass

[@victoriatran2358]

@@PhatLifeProject Thank you so much for your videos and response!

[@justindominguez5607]

i have a samsumg ultra 24 phone from united states. will the phone need to be unlocked, bec i just bought it and still making monthly payments on it. thanks

[@PhatLifeProject]

Unlocked for what purpose?

[@ednatamayo9777]

What tour do you recommend ? We r going in June with my hubby and sons ? Where do u book ? Thank you

[@PhatLifeProject]

are you talking tours around the city or tours of specific places to go?

[@ednatamayo9777]

@@PhatLifeProject , city tours

[@PhatLifeProject]

@@ednatamayo9777 check out klook for a selection! i recently did the namdaemun one and it was very insightful!

[@chow-zz6nv]

@ nextplaneticket too bad? a 2/3 of the actual surgeries are performed to the foreigners, the majority of them are from the China. the prices are reasonable and the results are satisfactory! What to not like it? no wondered the majority of the languages are spoken in Chinese in the Dr’s waiting rooms.

[@hanialzaid8460]

Hello sir..i will be coming next month with my wife and two kids...i read some worrying posts about June being very hot and humid and full of musquitoes...also heard that floods are possible in June...did we choose the wrong time of the year to visit?

[@sonzai_7]

can i use my t money on subway? i don't know how to use it😥

[@PhatLifeProject]

yes T Money means Transit Money meaning you can use it on Subways, just tap and go

[@viviannguyen3717]

I am traveling with 6 family members the youngest is 9yrs old. Do we need to purchase the T-money card for everyone?

[@viviannguyen3717]

Do you know if Korea have limousine bus like Japan?

[@PhatLifeProject]

@@viviannguyen3717 yes please purchase for everyone, kids gets 50% off regular prices

[@PhatLifeProject]

@@viviannguyen3717 yes, i will cover that in this weeks video =)

[@jole2994]

If you travel from Canada, wow pass machine only takes $50 bills

[@PhatLifeProject]

good to know

[@nextplaneticket]

Well about most attractive ppl, must be point out almost everyone gets plastic surgery in SK. SK has the highest per capita rate of plastic surgery in the world. it's a significant aspect of SK culture and beauty standards

[@gingermarie1760]

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[@gingermarie1760]

Hello, I was wondering, if I can share with you the most important thing. God the Father sent His holy Son Jesus to earth, to be born of a virgin. He grew up and died on the cross for our sins. Then He was put into a tomb for 3 days, after that Abba Father raised Jesus to life.He appeared to people, and went back to heaven. We all must sincerely receive Jesus into our life to be God's child. See John 1:12 for this please. Will you today genuinely by faith receive Jesus into your life for salvation?

[@viralthings4379]

Thanks you so much, very informative video 😍

[@PhatLifeProject]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching