Author: Whigoori
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The T-money card is essential for navigating Korea’s public transportation, allowing easy access to subways and buses with a simple tap. Purchase the card at convenience stores for around 3,000 to 4,000 won, and top up with cash. It works nationwide and can also be used for small purchases at shops. Refunds for unused balances…
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Travelers to Korea should know that Google Maps struggles with navigation due to local laws restricting precise map data. Instead, it is recommended to use Naver Map for accurate walking directions and public transit information. KakaoMap is a good alternative for those concerned about promotional reviews. Download both apps before your trip.
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Dear reader, If you’ve ever visited Korea in summer, there’s a sound you surely remember. A piercing cry ringing down from the trees, blanketing the entire city from morning to evening. It’s the soundtrack of the Korean summer: the sound of cicadas (매미, maemi). Loud enough to drown out a conversation Korean cicadas are seriously…
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Dear reader, Today’s letter begins somewhere far from Seoul. It’s about India, where I traveled last year. Of all the countries I’ve visited, it ranks among the most unforgettable. Even now, long after coming home, some scenes remain as vivid as if I saw them yesterday. If I had to name the single most striking…
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Dear reader, Summer in Korea is brutally hot. The temperature itself is high, but what really gets you is the humidity. The air turns damp and heavy, and even a short walk leaves you drenched in sweat. That’s the Korean summer. And there is one dessert Koreans reach for all season long to survive it.…
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Dear reader, These days, Jeju Island seems to have become a must-visit for travelers coming to Korea. After Seoul, it’s where everyone heads next. But when I hear my foreign friends talk about their Jeju trips, something often feels missing. They climbed Seongsan Ilchulbong, stopped by a famous café, ate black pork, and flew home.…
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Dear reader, As I write this letter, it’s raining in Seoul. July in Korea is the most humid time of the year, and also the greenest. Today I want to tell you about the name of this season: jangma (장마). If you’re planning a summer trip to Korea, this is a word worth knowing. So,…
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Dear reader, Thank you for opening this letter. Since it’s my first one, let me start by telling you who I am and why I’ve decided to write to you. I’m a Korean living in Seoul. I’ve always loved discovering different cultures, and that love has taken me all over the world. Wandering unfamiliar alleys,…