korea essential info
- Currency: Korean Won (₩)
- Capital: Seoul
- Best time to visit: Autumn + Spring
- Visa:Many people can enter Korea 30-90 days visa free. Check here for your countries requirements.
- Religion: predominately Buddhist nation
- Getting Around:The easiest way to travel Korea is with a T-money card. It’s a pre-paid card that allows your to tap on and off transport.
Korea Food you need to try
Dishes I fell in love with.
Dream Hotels for special occasions
Handpicked luxury stays you’ll love
L’Escape
Parisian-inspired boutique luxury in Myeongdong, steps from Namdaemun Market. Elegant rooms, a fitness centre, restaurant, and a prime central location.
Nostalgia Hanok Hotel
A charming hanok stay near Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, offering garden views, a hot tub, and cozy rooms with kitchenettes. Romantic, peaceful, and perfectly located.
Ocean Grand Hotel
Beachfront stay with stunning sea views and Hamdeok Beach just steps away. Comfortable rooms with balconies and kitchenettes, plus a restaurant, hot tub, and easy access to Seongsan Ilchulbong — the perfect Jeju base.
✨ Travel Resources
Affiliate links & tools I personally recommend
Useful apps for your trip
Something super frustrating in Korea is that to use many local apps you need to have a Korean phone number that is linked to your ID / ARC. You can only get this if you reside there so I have listed apps you where you don’t need this.
Naver Maps
Google does not work in Korea. Use Naver instead.
Shuttle Delivery
Food delivery, does nott require a Korean number.
Klook
Book attraction tickets and tours safely in korea.
Papago
Best translation app, created by Korean Naver.
Uber
For when you need a taxi.
1330
Travel helpline where you can phone or talk to a live agent via the app.
Odii
Free audio guide for popular places around Korea.
Emergency Ready
Stay up to date with any local emergencies (earthquakes, tsunami alerts, weather).