1. Purchase a WiFi router egg if 3 or more persons or prepaid sim (3GB data for 8 days) if 1-2 persons only at the airport. There are free Wi-Fis but sometimes it slows down so it’s still better to have your own.
2. Always book a prepaid baggage (standard 20kg) on the return flight. The cost gets higher when you just add it before the trip.
3. Go to a Sanry’s branch to reserve for Won and request to pick it up there. They don’t answer phone calls. If there’s not much Won, just exchange for USD. It’s easier to exchange it when you arrived at Korea.
4. Learn how to speak basic Korean language. Or at least how to read the Hangul.
5. Get familiar with Gyeongbokgung palace if you’re like us who wants to be able to identify whose room is that and if you want to have a photoshoot with concept.
6. Know the best view in Bukchon Hanok village.
7. Load 40,000-60,000 won in T-money to avoid loading numerous times. Though you can always load at GS25, CU, Ministop, 7-Eleven and other convenience stores. Remember, only cash can be used to pay for T-money.
8. Provincial bus has limited to almost no English translation.
9. Bring charger (with rounded end).
10. Get a map of the hotel. Know check in and out times.
11. Make sure all are packed at the last night before the flight, including pasalubongs.
12. Incheon airport is strict on hand-carry baggage, two bags only.
13. If you will buy at Emart, get a big bag only instead of box. If you will be bringing box, it will be counted as another bag and you have to check it in.
14. Be at Emart at least 1 hour before check in time. Make sure you’ve checked in via web if this is the case.
15. Always check flight details/email 2 days before departure from Manila and Incheon.
16. Better yet, check the flight status of the aircraft on your date of departures.
17. Make sure there is enough time for tax refund (if you have single receipts worth 30,000 won and more).
18. Complete requirements for visa two weeks before application so you have ample times in case of unforeseen events or delays.
19. Apply for visa not less than one month before the trip.
20. Pack things good for 3-4 days only, you can shop at Ewha and Myeongdong.
21. Better to buy socks at Myeongdong (10 plus 1) than Ewha.
22. Online account for savings (monitoring of money transfers), e-prepaid card (purchasing) and more cash (at least 400,000 won).
23. Pay individually; can be divided on major meals only. We find it hard to compute at the end of the day.
24. Make a day by day expenses check. Always count the cash at night.
25. Get a screenshot of beginning and ending balance of e-prepaid and bank account each purchase.
26. Getting ready takes 2-3 hours every day during Winter.
27. Power bank.
28. Schedule not more than three places each day to enjoy each place.
29. Go to Gyeongbokgung in hanbok. Bring only money and phone. Experience it in one whole day.
30. You can tour Namsan for free. Love locks are also found in the first few floors.
31. Try Namdaemun market.
32. Bring shopping bags specially in COEX and Ewha.
33. Include foldable umbrella in hand-carry baggage! It rains the moment we got there.
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