KOREANS ARE THE NICEST! Emotional Day. (Seoul, South Korea)

We are leaving Tokyo today and heading to Seoul, South Korea! We learned a lot of lessons very fast in this video, so strap in and enjoy the ride!

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We are Jacob and Jenny, a husband and wife passionate about traveling the world. We started uploading in May, 2021 with a goal to see as much of the globe as possible. After visiting Costa Rica and French Polynesia, the time was right to quit our full-time jobs, so we left everything to travel and have loved every minute of it. Our goal is to make it to all seven continents and visit as many countries as possible. Follow along and be a part of the journey!

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[atkim]

Welcome to Korea! Some tips:
1. T-money card (buses, subways, convenience store purchases)
2. At many restaurants the silverware/napkins are in a side drawer of your table (some foreigners think the waitress is neglecting them by not bringing them)
2b. Drinking water is often self serve. Walk to the corner of the restaurant and fill a cup from the carafe or dispenser
2c. Waiters will not routinely come check on you. There is a buzzer on the table you press if you need one to come over
2d. Just like in Japan, it's fairly safe to leave your belongings to claim an open table at a coffee shop while you go up to the counter to order
2e. If all your bowls/plates came out on a tray (instead of individually), there's an expectation that you take the used bowls/tray to the counter when done instead of expecting the waitress to come get them. Best tip is watch what other diners are doing.
3. That thing at a crosswalk that resembles the button you push in the US to make the light turn green isn't that. It's a button to alert someone nearby that a blind pedestrian needs assistance crossing the street
4. Korea overall isn't as scam-culture as other places (the mental energy I exerted in Paris, Italy, Morocco, etc. to not get scammed at every turn) but what has happened is the growing tourism caused an inflation of prices to match western expectations. So a street snack that used to be $1.75 is now $3 (what an American might expect). Such pricing is most common where the foreigners per capita are. Go to stalls where you only see locals and they're often much cheaper (and better tasting).
5. Fancy coffee/pastry are two items that's exactly as expensive as they might be in North America, but a lot of other things are cheaper (just not southeast Asia or eastern Europe cheap). You could take a taxi from Seoul Station to Hongdae for about 11, 000. But in nightlife districts after midnight (when trains stop running) there will be obscene surge pricing.
6. When on public transport, don't speak using outdoor voice, or even have a long sustained conversation in indoor voice. Just like in Japan, public space is quieter than in the west. If you read the room you'll find many locals are watching their phones with airpods on or eyes closed because they're tired from work.
7. Pay attention around cars especially in narrow alleyways. Pedestrians don't have the right of way like in America. It's not like the driver will run over you but they'll angrily honk.
8. I like your positive attitude in the face of stressful events and look forward to watching future videos.

[녹스-ex]

사랑스러운 커플이네요. 요즘 도심 집회 때문에 한국 사람들도 광화문 부근, 남대문, 종로 그 쪽에선 버스 타기가 어렵더라고요. 외국인이니 더 어려웠겠네요. 원래는 한국 버스가 제 시간에 오기 유명한데 너무 아쉽네요. 요즘은 지하철이 더 나은것 같네요. 정확히 언제 한국을 방문한 건지 모르겠지만 요즘 비가 많이 와서....그것도 걱정이네요. 한국인 5월 봄과 9월, 10월 가을이 관광하기 딱 좋은 것 같습니다. 여름은 너무 습하고 덥고 겨울은 너무 춥고 극한의 정반대 날씨가 존재하죠.

[perry]

If you need any help in Seoul, never hesitate to ask people around you... Koreans are mostly friendly for foreigners... And Korea, especially Seoul metropolitan area has one of the best organized public transportation systems in the world and you'll get used to it quite shortly... Have a pleasant trip in Korea...

[강냉이-fd]

한국은 1년중 365일 protest가 있는 나라입니다.
거의 모든 시위들을 허용하기 때문입니다
대부분 평화로운 시위니까 무서워 하지 않으셔도 됩니다
하지만 가까이 가지는 마세요 😅
한국에 오신것을 환영합니다 🎉

[vitaminc]

알고리즘으로 영상 보게됐어요 지금은 한국이 아닌거죠? 태국 베트남 싱가폴 일본 그리고 한국으로 오셨네요 좋은 여행이였길 바래요 이상한 말하는 사람들 댓글은 신경쓰지마시고요 좋은 사람이 더 많답니다 행복한 추억 많이 만드셨길 바래요😊

[yongahn]

Just get Tmoney cards like everyone else. No need to pay cash in any public transportation including bus, subway even some vending machines. You can pay with credit card in taxis. Korean taxi is very cheap. It's 1/3~1/5 compare with Tokyo or NY.

[passerby]

hope you guys have wonderful times and memories while staying in S Korea!

[Utbr]

Seems like a lot of people already commented about T Money Card. You will also want to download Naver Map or Kakao Map. Google Map sucks in Korea. Make sure you change the language on the setting to English. I personally use Naver Map when I visit Korea. Good luck and enjoy!

[sfdave]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Koreans are the the most part yes. It can have it's down. But I do agree, for the most part yes, the nicest. On my trip there years ago, I was so lost...my second day. A nice gentleman, took about 30 minutes and taught me how to use the subway. It was a life changer. I really look forward to watching more and watching your previous trips...especially Thailand which is a country I love.

[Luminary]

한양도성(서울의 옛 명칭) 성곽길로 인왕산에 올라가서 서울 전경을 감상하는 코스를 추천합니다. 서울 감상의 최고 스팟입니다.

[randomdove]

I visited Seoul 20 years ago, and I am so surprised that it changed so much! I remembered the tour guide recommended us buying ginseng. I wondered if it still a popular local product still. And remembered being brought to a night market where they sold a lot of fake branded bags/wallets. They have a famous theme park called Lotto world. Look forward to watching your Korea videos so i can see what the other changes are! Note: Korean guys are well known to be super handsome. Lol.

[hyuncheollee]

You should've researched basic things before you went to a foreign country. Taxi in Korea isn't expensive so 2 of you with big luggages, hotel near downtown, taxi can be the best way to move.
You already saw many advices about T money.
Have a good trip in Korea, big welcome 🙏 😃

[rider_hoony]

Welcome to Korea.
Thank you for the slow video.
I don't know if your trip to Korea is over, but I hope you made a lot of good memories.
Thank you for visiting.

[lunaticandmillie]

Oh dear..😢 your tears made me cry. I have been living in Europe since 20 years ago and know how much it means. Hope you have wonderful memories in my country😊.

[ekimahn]

Aww! I hope my home country treated you guys kind and sweet!! Unlucky with the protests made it more difficult to get to your hotel. Big hugs

[quentin]

한국에서 즐겁고, 행복한 시간이였음 좋겠습니다...타국인지라 건강 조심하고, 혹시나 아프시면 가까운 병원 가셔요ㅡ의료비 비싸지 않아요

[kapuhonu]

Aww guys, so sorry about the bus. And constant travel must be so exhausting at times. Jenny 😥 Seeing you sad breaks my heart. Have fun in Seoul. I'm still watching all of your vids (since Moorea), Thanks for taking us along. Japan was awesome! Loved the hotel near Mt Fuji.

[NYCpizzaclub]

Hope you had a great time in Korea. As Korean American who live in Seoul for 15 years and in Tokyo for 2, those are my top 5 cities I’ve lived. Kinda miss my life there too 😂.

[kimincheon]

If you take a bus in Korea, you can't get cash change. The bus is not preparing change.. It's natural to get annoyed when you pay cash to the bus driver. You're messing with the bus driver. Don't think about getting change. If you only have cash, you have to get off the bus and buy a T-money card. If you don't have time, it's polite to put money in, saying you don't need change..You must use a T-money card unconditionally. T-money cards are also sold at convenience stores around the clock in every alley. If you use the T-money card, you can use all city buses and subways not only in Seoul but also across the country. If you use a T-money card, there is no additional charge even if you take the wrong one. The T-money card calculates the fare only by the distance to the destination, whether by subway or bus. Check your card on the device when you get on and off.. Don't worry about the bus and subway company going bankrupt. The subway company is owned by the state, and the bus company is covered by the state. South Koreans think of transportation as investment and welfare.

[kimkris]

1. After covid most of the buses don't take cash. (Only card taken for contactless)
Most Koreans use transportation NFC included credit card but this isn't easy for foreigners to make one. So there is tranportation card called T-money. You can buy one at convenience store.

2. Transportation transfer is available if you use T-money.