Korea Travel Essentials

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Creatrip

Korean female-owned and operated travel platform for foreign travelers. The best place to book K-beauty, health & wellness services.

Klook

Klook has all the day trips, tours, and attraction tickets you need for Korea at great discounts. My go to when booking stuff around Asia.

Booking

My first choice when looking for hotels in Korea. All in one pricing, so there’s no confusion (but Agoda is better for last minute bookings).

KORE Limited

Korean-American owned clothing line based in LA. Celebrates Korean culture through streetwear. I practically LIVE in their sweatshirts.

Airport Transfers + Local Transport

AREX INCHEON EXPRESS TRAIN TICKET

Incheon Airport to Seoul Station in 43 minutes. Non-stop service, free wifi, assigned seating, luggage storage.

AIRPORT LIMOUSINE BUS

Comfy business class style seating, plenty of luggage storage, and convenient drop off points all over Seoul.

PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Ultimate ease and comfort, at an affordable price. Door to door service, perfect for families or after a long flight.

WOW PASS

The ideal all-in-1 pass for cashless payment, on-the-go currency exchange, and public transit.

Travel / City Passes & Necessities

WIFI & SIM

Data is a necessity for navigating Seoul, getting taxis, and organizing itineraries. Trust me, it’ll make your life 1000x easier.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

Incredibly convenient currency exchange before you leave Incheon Airport, at better rates than the bank!

DISCOVER SEOUL PASS

All in one pass, with free admission to 70 Seoul attractions + discounts at 100 more. Includes Climate Card function.

VISIT BUSAN PASS

Explore Busan’s Top 40 attractions for free, and see another 150 at discounted rates. Doubles as a transit card.

Essential Tours, Attractions & Activities

DMZ TOUR

The DMZ between North & South Korea is MUST visit, with parts only accessible on a guided tour, due to security clearances.

SUWON HWASEONG FORTRESS

A UNESCO World Heritage Fortress south of Seoul, with a captivating mix of history, culture, and scenery.

NAMI ISLAND + SURROUNDING AREA

Nami Island, Alpaca World, Rail Bike, and Garden of Morning Calm are hard to do DIY. The most popular day tour for a reason.

HAN RIVER CRUISE

Cruise the mighty Han River in Seoul, for amazing views, cool breezes, seagulls, and an unforgettable experience.

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