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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 ...

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 ...

The airline I used for this trip to Hong Kong was Asiana Airlines. When flying from Incheon Airport to Hong Kong Airport, I boarded the “OZ 745” flight, and on the return journey, I took the “OZ 746” flight. The “OZ 746” flight was an aircraft I hadn’t experienced before, and it had two levels. “The Airbus A380 model of ...

After completing the departure procedures and baggage check at Hong Kong Airport, I finally gained access to the duty-free area. My journey was gradually approaching its final stages. For my return flight on this trip, I also used Asiana Airlines. Asiana Airlines operates at Hong Kong Airport Terminal 1. “Duty-Free Shops at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1” After completing ...

Even though I spent time exploring various areas of Hong Kong International Airport, there was still plenty of time left until my departure. Thanks to this, I could leisurely browse through the stores scattered around. However, a sudden thought crossed my mind – if I spend too much time here and leave too late, the duty-free shops might close before ...

As the time to conclude my Hong Kong trip approached, I returned to Hong Kong International Airport. After taking the S1 bus from Tung Chung Station and arriving at the airport, it was already evening. The departure time for my returning flight was 12:30 AM, a late-night departure. However, since my final destination was Lantau Island, I opted to spend ...

Even without entering the duty-free area at Hong Kong Airport, you can find various shops. Among them, one store that left a lasting impression was “Homeless.” Just by the name, it might sound like it has something to do with homelessness, but it’s entirely unrelated to actual homelessness. “Concept Store, Homeless” Homeless is a concept store that was established in ...

After completing the Asiana Airlines early check-in at Hong Kong Airport, I headed to “Tung Chung Station,” the starting point to visit Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village, my final destinations. There are various ways to get from Hong Kong Airport to Tung Chung Station, but taking a bus is the most common. While I could have taken a ...

I was able to board the AEL at Tsing Yi Station and return to Hong Kong Airport. Now, only the final itinerary of my Hong Kong trip remained. For the last leg of my Hong Kong trip, I had a schedule to explore Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village on Lantau Island. Since it was the day of departure ...

In Hong Kong, you can find a high-speed railway connecting the airport and the city center. It’s similar to the airport railway that connects Incheon Airport and downtown Seoul in South Korea, and it’s called the “AEL,” short for “Airport Express Line.” “AEL with 4 Stations” The Hong Kong Airport Express Line, known as AEL, has four stations: Hong Kong ...

Incheon Airport serves as the gateway to South Korea, functioning as an international airport. With increasing demand for air travel, a second terminal was constructed in preparation for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Currently, the airport operates with two terminals – Terminal 2 is utilized by airlines like Korean Air, Air France, Delta Air Lines, and KLM, while Terminal 1 ...