International travel, while fundamentally similar to domestic travel, involves a few additional steps due to the nature of leaving the country. There are also procedures in place to inspect passengers’ belongings for potential hazards like fires that could occur on board the aircraft. For those who may not be accustomed to frequent air travel or are boarding a plane for ...

Embarking on an international trip is exciting, but it also requires thorough preparation. Since you’ll be leaving your home unattended for a while and venturing into unfamiliar territory, there are many things to consider. Here’s a checklist of essential items to prepare before heading out on an international journey: Embarking on an international trip is exciting, but it also requires ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense area. It houses the government Seoul City Hall and the headquarters of various newspapers, as well as the buildings of major corporations. During lunchtime, you can see numerous office workers coming out to have their meals. In the case of major corporations, they operate in-house restaurants for their employees. Likewise, “KB ...

From March 2nd to March 10th, 2019, I embarked on a 7-night 9-day journey to Hong Kong and Macau. However, the flight departing on March 2nd left Incheon Airport at 7:35 PM and arrived at Hong Kong Airport at 11:30 PM. Similarly, the return flight on the 10th also departed at 12:40 AM, essentially making it a 7-night 7-day itinerary. ...

For my 7-night, 9-day trip to Hong Kong and Macau, I opted to use local SIM cards to have access to a mobile phone and the internet. There are various methods to use a mobile phone and internet abroad, but in this case, I needed both in Hong Kong and Macau simultaneously, which made it a bit more complex. “Hong ...

A passport serves as an international identification proving one’s nationality and status for travelers venturing abroad. Without a passport, international travel is not possible, a rule that applies universally. That underscores the essentiality of a passport for anyone embarking on a journey beyond their homeland. “In Case of Passport Loss Before Departure” Before an international trip, the first essential check ...

When driving abroad, other than in South Korea, you need to obtain an international driver’s license. Prior to that, the country you plan to drive in must be a signatory to either the Geneva or Vienna Convention. Currently, South Korea’s driver’s license is recognized in a total of 135 countries. You can verify the list of countries where South Korean ...

While traveling abroad, not being able to use the internet can be quite frustrating. With the advancement of smartphones, essential apps like Google Maps for navigation and access to various travel information on websites and blogs become available through internet usage. If you find it inconvenient not being able to use the internet abroad, here are three representative methods to ...

South Korea ranks second in the world for passport power. The only countries with a joint top ranking in passport power above South Korea are Singapore and Japan. Following Singapore and Japan, South Korea shares the second position with Finland and Germany. “With just a South Korean passport, you can visit most countries visa-free.” Thanks to the significant power of ...

One of the must-see attractions in Hong Kong is the city-wide festival of lights called “A Symphony Of Lights.” Hong Kong’s skyline is renowned for its spectacular views, often dubbed as a million-dollar view. This spectacle is further enhanced by the performance known as “A Symphony Of Lights.” “Hong Kong Cityscape, Festival of Lights: A Symphony Of Lights” A Symphony ...

In Hong Kong, there is a developed culture of communal seating in restaurants, unlike in South Korea where diners typically have separate tables. While communal seating could occasionally be found in South Korea, it wasn’t a common practice in restaurants. It was more akin to sharing a taxi with a stranger rather than dining together. However, this practice has become ...

I went on a fairly long trip to Hong Kong and Macau, spanning 7 nights and 9 days. Among them, I spent 2 nights and 3 days in Macau, and the rest of the time was in Hong Kong. Initially, I planned to focus on exploring Hong Kong and just briefly visit Macau. However, once I visited Macau, I found ...