I was in Korea last year and I’m going back next year. If it weren’t so far away, I’d go every year. It’s an awesome country with a ton of things to do and so many great places to eat. I have family there, so that made it even better. I would have been a little overwhelmed without them. Busan and Jeju are also great places to visit in Korea. Enjoy your trip!
I find the restaurant prices aren't too bad, compared to the bonkers price in the US now. An entree with drink at a casual spot is near $20, plus tax, plus tip if you're sitting down. Head to non tourist spots and you can find some pretty cheap eats. You can fill up on cheap oysters if you're into that, especially in a coastal city like Busan. BBQ meats and hearty meat based stews are a plenty, but Koreans do a lot with vegetables. There are so many dishes with pickled veggies, roots, beans, etc.
actually as a korean usually mostly people in gangnam is students or just officer mans these day. past time there is street for hipsters and now changed alot
Fruit is expensive in Korea, but if there is any fruit you have to try, it's the strawberries grown in Korea and the Korean grapes which are similar to Kyoho grapes.
If you are in trouble or lost while traveling in Korea, ask young people and they will kindly guide you. Older people may turn away because they are not familiar with English, but young people can communicate in English to some extent.
@@VeggiesOnTouroh well it is been tight and chill at the same time,so well a lot of things,but not much of results.Not really much sincerity in hotel jobs and too long process here to get job in Lithuania.Still my birthday is today and well yesterday was my mom's birthday.Would love to go on travels sometime soon,sadly scarce times with finances lately.Anyways it is so nice to see you guys in such marvelous trip.South Korea is dream of mine for long time hopefully very soon I could visit.May you guys have a blessing journey I would be rooting for you guys all the time
9:46 Rice should be eaten with side dishes. You only bought rice. If you are not going to buy rice and side dishes separately, you should have bought a lunch box that contains rice and side dishes.
Gangnam is definitely not hipster. It is a rich elite neighbourhood. I was surprised at the cost of the data, but I think they have free data in the subway. Food in Korea is definitely more expensive than South East Asia, but way cheaper than London. Rent in Seoul is very expensive and so is produce due to the lack of land. Bear in Mind if you go to a traditional Korean restaurant you get side dishes with free refills, so going out for meals is a good deal compared to the West. The Korean diet is actually very vegetable forward. There are definitely vegetarian options, but vegan is more challenging because anchovies/ fish sauce are often used for flavouring.
Many young people go around the Gangnam Station area at night, but only on Fridays and Saturdays (and maybe Sundays). That area has restaurants and clubs.
I can see Guilia smiling all the way..... You guys gotta head to Gyeongbokgung Palace and rent a hanbok.. Hongdae is your best "hipster" area. Ah, i miss Seoul already. And yeah, about the food culture, I think i forget to mentioned that to you. The drinking culture would be great for us...haha! Yup, for the koreans, good appearance & looking great is No.1. Well, South Korea & Japan are not really that cheap. High standard of living comes with a price. Anyway, Enjoy your trip , Cheers mate!
Its way clearner than America. Especailly New york train system. One of the dirtiest I been to is New york city its self lol. Its way safer than American too. like 100%
Looks like you guys hit the right spots! Gangnam is where all the upscale retail and flagship stores are. It's also the plastic surgery and skincare capital of Korea. All the cool places USED to be there, but I think the trend has shifted to the other side of the river, and Gangnam is now quiet at night. Seongsu and Hongdae is the hipster area. It's like the Brooklyn of Seoul. The area you went walked around with all the pizza shops is rockin' at night even after 1AM. You have to go there on a Friday and Saturday night and you'll see all the expats.
Ooooh! Yeah we hit up Hongdae it was definitely studenty, plenty of shops and lots of good vibes. This is a great explanation!! Definitely agree with Gangnam - it was very nice though
Produce is more here cuz it's not all GMO (genetically modified organisms) in factories. It's mostly mom and pop farms and it's very seasonal. Personal space is not a thing in one of the most dense cities in the world, so on the subway you just squeeze your way out. It's impractical to say sorry to every person you touch, just go with the flow.
Traveling to Japan from Korea is quite convenient. Located close to Japan, Busan offers a ferry service that makes the journey seamless. The trip takes just three hours and costs only $50 for a one-way ticket.
A new video! ☺️ Glad to see a microphone waving between you two. It is so needed for hearing Giulia. I mentioned it in another video as well. South Korea is definitely not a easy place for vegetarians, at least if you eat out. But anyway...enjoy the new adventure (...and skincare products) 😊
Thanks Karl! We took note of your comment and agreed! Had a bit of a change of equipment recently so was well needed for the adventure ahead. Lol the skincare! 😂💯 Hope you’re keeping well??
Haha very true Nick! Although Lots of deals to be had, Airbnb is good value, even cheaper than KL in Seoul believe it or not! So true though, fruit and veg here is eyewatering! Local produce is paradise in Malaysia!
Gang means river. Nam means south. So Gangnam literally translates to south of the (Han) river. And there is Gangbuk, which means north of the river where buk means north. That's why Koreans call North Korea Bukhan. Hangook is what Koreans call Korea and as you can see, han is part of Bukhan. Koreans don't think it's a derogatory word. But due to it referred negatively by Westerners, the second syllable of Hangook can't even be typed out in youtube comments or the comment will be deleted. In reality, the term means country as it is used in this context.
Add Mi to the beginning of the syllable and you have the world for America. Add Yeong to the beginning and you get the word for England. Add Jung to the beginning and you get the word for China. And so on.
Warm wecome to S. Korea!! :) As a person originally from Gangnam (River South, Gang means river and nam means south), I can say that the area near Gangnam Station is not the fanciest to be fair. It's more like the Oxford Circus area in London. The truly elite esque area in Gangnam is Cheongdam, where you can see many prestigious retail stores and celebrities; it's more like Bond Street or Chelsea in London. Genuine old money people live in the serene Gangbuk area (River North, Gang means river and buk means north) though, which is greener and more peaceful. Have a lovely time here in SK. p.s. Music on the train signifies that it's a transfer station where you can switch to another line lol.
Great explanation! That’s a good one. Now we know about the music too aha! I think London could take some notes and learn from Seoul! Seoul does it so good! 👏🏻
As a Seoulite in her 40s, I am amused you call Seoul bustling. Since the last president, people do not work such long hours anymore, and people started to drink less after work and make a beeline for home. This intensified with the pandemic. Young people learned to go to the gym, and just watch Netflix at home. The club scene is so lame. The streets are empty, at least for me. 10 years ago, Itaewon, hongdae would be so packed in the weekends, we literally were stuck together with strangers on the street, as in shoulders and bellies would be touching, like a packed subway in rush hour. It would be like that till 5 am in the morning. My aunts moved to the US and came back home to retire last year. They were totally floored how empty the streets are at night.
Ahh great insight this, that's a shame. I heard something like this, but I can't believe young people would drink less. That's interesting about eh hours. 40s is still young btw!!! Keep partying!! 👏🏻
@@VeggiesOnTour Nah, the partying scene is too lame. doesn't feel like it when the streets and clubs are empty, at least for me. Well, it is a good thing. the late hours, drinking all night and going to work immediately afterwards meant no time for family. It was common for people to have no connection to their fathers, as they rarely saw them at all. Ironically, as people spent more time at home, they started to get interested in child rearing and thought they can not have kids as they are working too much, and birth rates are plummeting. So when people worked longer hours, and actually never saw their kids at all, they just left the kids alone at home alone and worked and partied all night and were fine with it and had tons of kids. As for the young people not drinking.....they are becoming sedentary and gotten awful fat, though still skinny by western standards. Koreans produce 36.4 percent less insulin than white people, so this is means they get diabetes even if they are only bit chubby. Diabetes in people in their 20s went up by 50percent in the past 4 years! and 27percent for people in their 30s... all in the space of 4 years. Women are getting way fatter (though still skinny by western standards) so they can no longer wear heels and form fitting stiff, clothing anymore. Everyone is slobby in terms of dress. When I was that age, I always wore pin heels for work or the club. The fashion industry says it has to do with rapid weight gain. Though of course, it is still nicer than the west as we are not that fat. Sad to see how we are going in that direction and at such a rapid pace. This is a great tragedy as diabetes and cardiovascular disease comes at much lower BMIs for Koreans
Incheon International Airport is called that because it is in the city of Incheon. Nobody refers to it as Seoul Airport. that is your misunderstanding and error. wtf
Hi mate - I meat it for being useful info for others travelling to Korea. It’s not my error. It’s called Seoul-Incheon Airport because it serves the capital of Seoul. Google it mate, you’ll see - I’m from London - they love doing this in London too. London Standsted airport is nowhere near London. Seoul-Incheon Airport has become the main airport as Gimpo is no longer the main airport for Seoul 🙏🏻 - not trying to be rude mate 😂🙏🏻
Wait till you visit China omg. Im looking forward seeing you in China x x. btw no matter how classy rich you ,you always respect and have good manner up bringing. Modern or wear nice hippy doesnt mean a thing to me. Humble with good manner is the best people. Like British, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, India people and more. Thats mean i dont need to visit Korea anytime soon or NO. Any plan of visiting China or Japan? Also the view nothing special at all. Did you try old place or old market? Or old people place? Real place i mean not tourist area haha
@@only4jes484 truth hurts boy xD the video is a prove! You don't just look down on people and push people in the train especially push tourist people "ohh dear me that is just embarrassing" that is nasty, rude, arrogant and racist LOL 😂 xD
