So much love for you all! I hope you found this video helpful~ Thank you in advance for your support🫂♥ Ways you can support my channel: ✨Like 👍& comment 💬 on any of my videos! ✨Watch the *whole video* and let the ads play (as in try not to skip ads if you have the time) ✨When you buy ANYTHING off of Amazon, click this link first, and then continue to shop as normal in the same tab and I receive a small amount of your purchase at no additional charge to you: www.amazon.com/shop/meganosten ✨Check the links in the description! ✨Donate on Ko-fi (like Patreon): ko-fi.com/meganosten Thank you so much for wanting to support me! WITH LOVE ❤ ~Megan

I love how almost all of my questions about my trip to South Korea in April gets answered in your videos!! You're a life saver!!

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

WOOO! I'm doing my job then 🤭♥️✨ Happy to help~

My friends and I are taking our dream trip to Seoul in the spring! I'm a thorough planner and all of your videos + resources are so organized and concise. Thank you so much for creating all of these helpful guides for new travelers like me ♥

Thank, I'm coming this year. Your updates and videos always make me feel better.

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad 🥹🫂✨ Safe travels and have a wonderful trip~

Love all your videos! SO helpful! I am finally travelling to South Korea in June, you've answered pretty much all my questions but any other tips you have would be great! 😊

I appreciate you and your videos so much 🖤 I’m traveling internationally for the first time to Korea in April! I’ve been feeling the mixture of excitement and anxiety. Your videos have helped so much with places to go and tips!

@MeganOsten

3 ай бұрын

Awww thank you for leaving this kind and encouraging comment!! More helpful videos to come and safe travels 😍🫂✨

Just wanna say, you look truly so happy and refreshed here. I'm so happy for you😊😊

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

🥹♥️✨ You have no idea how much this comment warms my heart... I FEEL so ALIVE 😊 God is so good and He has healed me and grown me in ways I didn't think possible! SO thankful to finally feel like myself again~ Much love!

Great updated information Awesome video, Megan!!

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🫂♥️ Glad it was helpful~ 😊✨

Thank you so much. It was very helpful ❤

Thank you for this updated video Megan! I hope you are well! :)

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

I’m SO well! 🥹😭♥️ God has blessed me so much… I’m so thankful to be in such a good place now~ And you’re very welcome 🫂✨

@user-vs5no6wb7j

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad to know you are well! God is so good! 💓💓@@MeganOsten

First time I went to Korea in 2022 I watched so many of your videos and it was so useful!! I'm glad to see this update just a month before I come back 🌸! Thank you for all the informations. Btw, your podcast it's amazing!!!!! I can't wait for the next episode about traveling with friends

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Awww! Thank you times MANY hugs 🥹🫂♥️ & hehe! What timing~ 🤭✨ But DOUBLE AWWWW! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the podcast! Really means so much to me to hear you say that. Thank you 🫂 Next episode is coming soon~ Safe travels and much love!!

@nyumahnyumah4652

4 ай бұрын

​@@MeganOstenwhich to get connected with south Korea visa processing ❤

Thank you so much for these videos! God willing, I'll be going in October. I'm super excited, but nervous because I'll be going solo. Definitely will be watching all of your videos!

Thankyou for the update my friend... another great video for everyone to watch and learn. I need to do the whole ESIM one time...as im still using trazy for a physical card. Anyway love ya ❤

Megan, I am planning to visit Korea toward end of the yr. Your videos have so much information that I could use before and after I enter korea. Thanks you.. By the way u earned my subscription.

I enjoyed the video~

I am going to South Korea in May, so this video is very useful.

The ultimate South Korea travel guide to my other guides. 😁

Great channel, I've learned a lot, thanks! Also your videos have a cheery and welcoming vibe, it's very pleasant. Liked and subscribed.

Thank you for this video and all your content! I'll be coming to Korea for the first time next month so your videos are really a great help

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome 😍🫂✨

You so smart!!! Haha😅 I had to enable that option. Thank you!!!

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome 😊🫂✨

I have been enjoying all your videos, they are sooo helpful!!

@MeganOsten

2 ай бұрын

I'm so, so glad!! 😍 Safe travels~

Thananks

omg thank you for this video!! just in time before my trip this coming Wednesday :)

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

AHHH what timing 🤭🫂✨ Safe travels and have a wonderful trip~

@Sooshibutt

4 ай бұрын

@@MeganOsten thank youu!☺️ i’ll land around 7am :) so excited for the cold weather. i’ll be staying at hongdae, any idea if there’s still snow?

Super helpful..dont have anything right now and my flight will be on Friday..tc

Thanks Megan! Very informative. I am big fan of yours and planning a month long trip this fall to South Korea to do once a lifetime solo cross country bicycle tour. Will be spending a few days in Seoul when I get there to get over jet leg and hopefully can meet up with some English speakers in Seoul.

I'm coming to Korea next month and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your content! It has help me feel less anxious so I can be more excited about this trips (which i like a dream come true to me)

Thanks!

I used the Airalo 10 day unlimited data esim a few days ago in SK. What a life saver - absolutely brilliant! Many thanks! 🇰🇷😊👍

@MeganOsten

2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad!! No problem 😊

I watched ALL of your videos before moving to Korea and they helped me so much. So every time you post new content I make sure to watch and like even though I've been here for a while 💖💖

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

AWWW! Thank you so, SO much for the love and support 😭♥️🫂✨ really means so much to me!! HUGS~ ✨

Welcome to Korea 🇰🇷❤

Nice

from Korea ~~thank good video

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🤭🫂✨

Thanks im going to korea

I love these videos. My wife and I have relied on these as we plan our trip for the fall! One question, from one ballplayer to another, tips and tricks on attending a KBO game? Best atmosphere? Basically how does one “sport” in Korea 😂? Very interested in their cultural approach to baseball and sports in general Thanks so much for your videos!

Thanks for all the info! We will travel to South Korea and then to Japan next month. For e-sim global option, especially for internet use, would that be practical for us? We really mostly need internet for maps etc..

I love you megan.

Going to Korea 2025 so excited

I was supposed to be in Korea like right now, today but i haven't left since my student visa is delayed. Idk if it's bad luck of a good one because I can catch up to what to do after watching your video ( yes I was gonna arrive there as clueless and possible). Still haven't figured out the money situation and I've been scrolling through reddit and travel advisor looking at people's comments on whether to 1) Get USD and exchange it at the airport 2) Use the ATM for money for the bus/taxi and then exchange at a bank.

Love you

Been to Korea 3 times, never needed a sim card. My ATT international plan works just fine there--Japan, Taiwan, Singapore as well.

Going to SK and Busan will be my last place to be at. I want to go to Japan(Fukuoka) from Busan by ferry(Busan port international) and trying to go to their website but it’s in Korean. Any suggestions or point in the right direction? Thanks!

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Hmmm! A question I’ve never gotten! I’ll have to look into this later and get back to you 🫂✨ BUT! I always use chrome when using websites in Korean because there is a “translate this screen” button where it translates everything! Maybe that could work?

happy new year

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊🫂✨ Happy New Year to you too~

@ateocara3683

4 ай бұрын

@@MeganOsten 항상 고마워요~

I plan to go at the end of February rolling into March, should I still pack winter clothes. I don’t want to bring my parka and long sleeve stuff if it starts warming up by the time 😅

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Soooo very good question! Just sadly… not an easy answer 😅 kind of depends on what is cold to you! Weather changes SO much here! It consistently gets cold at night but these days it’s still been cold even during the day so I would bring one jacket for cold weather~ just my opinion!

Megan , We’re going to So, Korea in a group tour in March 20, first time. The travel agent says we need to apply for K ETA. Is this correct? I’ve read that it is lifted for other countries including Usa.🇺🇸 If so, is there a fee? Is it necessary to really have a SIM card to travel to this country? My first time to watch your channel, I hope to hear from you . Thanks

Hi, title is travel guide, but always make sure to check my other videos for a guide , nice guide.

hi !, megan...i think you can read korean. 한국에 대해서 외국린들에게 알려줘서 고마워요...저는 인사발령 으로 강원도 영월에서 근무 중인데 산으로 둘러싸여 있고 앞에는 강이 흐르고..조용하고 아늑한 곳입니다...나중에 조용히 쉬고 싶거나 힐링하기에는 좋은 곳입니다..추천합니다...

I love your video's! Without them (or you) I wouldn't be confident enough to travel to Korea. Thank you so much for that❤ I just bought my plane tickets and booked a hotel for 27th of April till the 9th of May! :o I love to play the piano and here in the Netherlands we have some public piano's. Do they have that in Seoul as well? I was also wondering if they have like may break, vacation or something like that around that time.

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad my videos have been helpful AND I'm so excited for you to come see this beautiful country for yourself 🤭♥️✨ They DO have public pianos! I know there is one near the colorful bridge that's near the trails the wrap around the lakes near Lotte Tower and there's another one near Sinchon (신촌) subway exit 3! Labor Day looks like it's May 1st and I know Children’s Day is May 6th~

@indyvanadrichem2329

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much@@MeganOsten !!

Thanks for the update ❤ however do u still need the qcode if ur from d usa?

Many thanks for your recent vlog! Still have my K-ETA so hopefully won't need the landing card. V glad you recommended Airalo as I've already purchased data plan on the app. Great tip re travel money and cards! Just installed Currensea app which looks great value. Still have my T-money card from July 22 so looking forward to topping up on arrival in March! Many thanks for your v useful information, once again. 😊👍🇰🇷

@tinylilmisso1827

4 ай бұрын

Hey , when you applied for the K-ETA. Did you need the accommodation details after you book a place ? Do you need to book a place first in order to fill this information? Or I can put details of the place I’m planning to stay without having to book the place before receiving the approval?

@charlesbrenan6269

4 ай бұрын

@@tinylilmisso1827 I was staying with friends,so I gave their address. However, there was no check on where I was staying so you'll probably be ok booking later. 🤞

Wonderful! @MeganOsten The travel guide is perfect...if only it also included information about traffic issues in Seoul. When to take a bus vs. when to take the subway during heavy traffic?

Hi, I was wondering if multiple entries to South Korea are allowed in a space of several weeks. I’ve booked a return to South Korea however have also booked a return trip to Taipei meaning I’ll return back to South Korea before flying back home. (Basically 2 separate return tickets). Do you know if this is allowed? Thanks

Amazing! I’ll be going in a few months, one of my friends who we’re going with is pescatarian, do you have restaurant/ food recommendations? I know there’s so much pork over there so what can she eat?

@user-jo1sg8qu4n

4 ай бұрын

한정식 드셔보세요

@user-jo1sg8qu4n

4 ай бұрын

몃달후면 삼계탕.김치찌개.김밥 .한강라면.냉면.국밥.부대찌개등 회좋아하면 횟집도추천 그리고 몆달후면 벚꽃구경 할때네요

@user-jo1sg8qu4n

4 ай бұрын

즐겁고 행복한 여행돼길 바랍니다

@phantomtales_

4 ай бұрын

@@user-jo1sg8qu4n 와! 감사합니다! 근데 고기나 닭고기가 없는 음식을 찾고 있습니다.

You are still living in South Korea. I hope you will have nice experiences in South Korea in the future.

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Seoul is home until God tells me otherwise 🤭 But thank you!~ ✨

When I went to Korea a few years ago, the taxi cab driver definitely took advantage of us not knowing enough Korean and charged us about twice the amount for the ride 😅 I'm not bothered by it but I quickly realized that we gave him more than what's actually expected. But we were so tired we didn't care. Next year when I go back though, I'll be a bit more skeptical lol.

Wow, I have a bunch load of questions. Tell me about purple island. As of now I have planned stays in Seoul then busan then jeju. But for the purple island... i would need to add a stay at mokpo... or do you have any other recommendations.

korea is very cold in the winter seasons. I only recommend autumn and summer seasons travel to korea.

im coming to korea for a week. which is better to get with wifi egg vs esim vs a regular sim card since it would just be a week

Hi ! i'm going to South Korea in may, and I will visit 6 cities, so I will sleep in 6 hotels. Should I write all hotel addresses on the arrival card or just the first one ? I don't remember how it worked when I went there for the first time in 2018

I’m planning a trip in April . I want to apply for the K-ETA now so I have it ready just in case it takes long. I want to know , since I haven’t booked accommodation yet. Is it possible to fill out that part with just a random accommodation/hotel that I might stay in while there ?? I found a place on airbnb and I’m planning to stay there but haven’t booked it yet since I haven’t received the K-ETA I’m scared it gets denied and I already booked a place. Please help

올해도 수고하셨읍니다 새해는 즐겁고 웃는날많길 바랍니다

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

감사합니다~~ 🥹🫂✨

Hello im from Turkey but currently living in Australia under the student visa do I have to get K-ETA ?

I'm US citizen but I will be depart from Vietnam to South Korea, do I need K-ETA?

Thanks for your update dear, please how do I apply for a short term Korea language admission. So that I can use it to apply for a Visa

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

You will have to research language programs that offer D-4 visas to learn Korean language. The application process can be time-consuming but start as soon as possible!

@candisports.n.entertainment

4 ай бұрын

@@MeganOsten thank you very much

I'm going solo to Korea and my arrival will be at nighttime like 9:30pm up. I plan to stay in Jongno-gu. I couldn't find any video how I will travel from airport to jongno-gu. It's all Myeondong and/or Seoul Station. 🥴

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

As long as you have the address in Korean, use Naver maps or Kakao maps and it will show you how to get there! Watch my transportation playlist as well so you know how to take public transportation. For the cheap route, take the subway to Seoul Station and take a taxi from there (or more public transportation).

about the list if exemptions for K-ETA it looks like many more are now eligible

@MeganOsten

3 ай бұрын

Whenever you try to apply for the K-ETA on the OFFICIAL website you will be told if your country is exempt or not 😊

예뻐요~~

❤

Planning go solo to Seoul in June/2024, I have phone of T-Mobil, it says T-Mobile cover the Wi-fi in Korea, Q: I can download the Naver maps and I don't have to buy the Wi-fi sim card in Korea, then I can use the maps in Seoul, right? Thanks

Can you help me please ,do i need a visa going to korea flying from Philippines with an Irish passport? Thank you

Hi, are there certain ATM that give better rates? thx

Hi, I am planning to travel to South Korea in summer of 2025 with my 7 year old. Is there any specific requirements for children…vaccinations, forms, etc?? Is it safe to travel there with children? I will be viewing all your videos as I start to plan for this trip. Thank you!

Hi have a good day I agree how can apply please tell me

Aloha i would like to book an on line consultation. I will be arriving Aug 1

Did you have to apply for the Q code on the arrival to Korea?

@MeganOsten

3 ай бұрын

Q-code is no longer required (as of now)! Just check to see if your country needs to fill out the K-ETA (from the OFFICIAL website)~

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Hi Megan new subscriber here I'm moving to South Korea this month I'm moving there permanently yet I'm nervous and scared😅 any helpful tips or advice

@jung1993dh

26 күн бұрын

There is very safe :) you can walk city at night. Because police may wander at street.

Great video! I’m worried though because I get bad allergies(pollen) and I have to take OTC Zyrtec and idk if that’s legal in korea. Does anyone know if I need a doctors permission or could I just bring it. I’m stressed cause customs doesn’t understand what I’m saying and I only know 2 words in Korean

@mjmj734

3 ай бұрын

You can buy Zyrtec at Korean pharmacy without prescription as far as I know.

How does the money situation work? Would a Canadian debit work or would I have to get one of those visa cards

@jung1993dh

26 күн бұрын

In korea, You can use card : master, VISA, Union pay or American express.

i have plans to travel to Seoul next year... i was wondering how hard is it to travel around or eat out in a group of 10+?

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

Hmmm... very good question. It isn't easy but there are places where you can make it work! Korean BBQ being a good option but really any restaurant that, when you look inside, has seats for you all! Mall food courts are always nice for lots of options for different food preferences (like the iPark Mall). I just recommend going to eat at slightly off-hours (like 4/5pm - note some restaurants take a mid-day break). Safe travels!~

@0425Leila

4 ай бұрын

@@MeganOsten thank you very much. i wished there were these channels to help when i went to seoul for the first time back in 2013

I've never travelled overseas before. Do you need to declare any food you bring with you if it's not a forbidden item. I often see people bringing snacks etc, no one mentions declaring food you are carrying. I am more concerned about my transfer flight via China to south Korea if I have food because I'll be short on time between changing planes

is K-ETA different from korean visa? im coming from the philippines

Hey, I’m going to Seoul in Nov…I wanted to stay in hongdae but I’m having a hard time finding a place close to hongdae walking street…I’ve been looking for places on Airbnb as you said in one of Your videos but I’m a little confused on the districts and how close I am to the nightlife…

@MeganOsten

27 күн бұрын

I just checked Airbnb and see plenty of options so I’m wondering if maybe you accidentally have a setting that’s clicked that will make it harder to find a place? As far as exact, exact areas - I have online consultations to help with that question (where I help people with screenshots of maps and highlighted areas and sending examples of possible Airbnbs that meet their preferences)! Safe travels~ 😊

@jung1993dh

26 күн бұрын

If you use Booking App, you can easliy reserve hotel or room, also reasonable price. In hongdea, night culture is very funny. Beacause there is many club or BAR and people.

I’m wondering if you wanted to stay in korea for 10 years or something around that what would you have to do???

@MeganOsten

2 ай бұрын

10 years…hmm… I would say while you’re here on other visas, learn Korean and work towards an F visa!

@Starla_Traveler

2 ай бұрын

@@MeganOstenAlright Thank You for answering my question!

Is it available to all countries, even Arabs?

How can I join

How do i visit the DMZ

what is person is having a Moroccan passport and tourist visa is expire in south Korea , how that person can leave the country ,

@MeganOsten

4 ай бұрын

You will have schedule an appointment at immigration and you will have to pay a fine for over-staying your visa! Do this as soon as possible (the fee gets higher and higher each day you overstay)

Hi i need loste second phones where i can get

Anyone have a guide on making contactless payment(Apple Pay, Wise/Revolut etc...) in Korea?

انه حلوو

Is Daejon a safe and good city ?

@mjmj734

3 ай бұрын

In terms of safety, definitely yes. Koreans call Daejeon NO JAM city(it literally means not funny in Korean)cuz it's so peaceful and not much attractions compared to Seoul. For those of you who're not used to hustle and bustle mega city vibe, Daejeon is a great place to live.

이쁘십니다

How to geat koroa visa work visa

Still need Q code?

Hi do we still need the q code?

@MeganOsten

2 ай бұрын

Nope! As of right now it is no longer needed~ 😊

@delunlu1678

2 ай бұрын

@@MeganOsten thank you for replying. What other paper we will need to fill out? Thank you

I'm loving your videos but right at the end of this one you were speaking so fast I couldn't understand what you were saying. A traveller's what? I should be prepared for?

Are covid vaccinations still required?

I think you should work for the travelling agency😅

@MeganOsten

3 ай бұрын

Hahahaha I have online trip consultations! Does that count? 😅🤣

Company visa

The Bukchon handmade dumpling restaurant is not that good. Traditional Korean dumpling and cold noodle does not add red sauce or kimchi to cold noodles or dumplings in it.