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The airline I chose for this trip to the Kansai region in Japan was “Air Seoul,” a low-cost carrier (LCC). Since the distance from Korea to Japan is relatively short, using a low-cost carrier didn’t cause much inconvenience, and I could visit Japan without significant issues. The proximity and the presence of multiple airlines operating on the same route make ...

In celebration of the upcoming Chuseok holiday, I planned to explore cities in the Kansai region of Japan, such as Osaka and Kyoto. Concerned about potential high airfare during the Chuseok holiday season, I was pleasantly surprised to find reasonably priced tickets, possibly influenced by the temporary closure of Osaka Kansai Airport due to Typhoon Jebi. Although the airfare was ...

From February 24th to February 28th, 2018, I embarked on a sudden 4-night, 5-day trip to Tokyo, Japan. The journey was unplanned, initiated by my brother who was on a business trip in Japan. Although he had already arranged accommodation, I hastily purchased air tickets upon hearing the suggestion to join him if I had the time. “Incheon Airport – ...

Thanks to the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, I embarked on a 3-night, 5-day trip to Singapore. It was a long-awaited overseas journey that unexpectedly came my way, bringing unexpected joy. The excitement of my first international trip mixed with the reward for years of diligently writing on my blog. Singapore seemed like a fitting choice for my first ...

The “Pentaport Rock Festival,” which heats up Incheon’s summer nights, takes place at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park. During the period when the Pentaport Rock Festival is held, Songdo Moonlight Festival Park transforms into a concert venue, attracting numerous crowds. Between Songdo Moonlight Festival Park Station and the park itself, you can find a small commercial area where various restaurants, big ...

Every summer in Incheon, a rock festival takes place. Held in Songdo, Incheon Metropolitan City, from July to August each year, the Bellie Rock Festival, which was organized by CJ E&M and took place since 2018, has not been held. Consequently, the Pentaport Rock Festival is considered one of the largest rock festivals in South Korea, alongside the Busan International ...

Incheon Airport, which can be considered as Korea’s largest international airport, competes for the top positions globally alongside Singapore’s Changi Airport. Based on recent records, Incheon Airport has been known to claim the title of the world’s best airport multiple times. Incheon Airport, especially in terms of facilities, receives outstanding evaluations and stands as the world’s largest airport. In contrast, ...

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 ...

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 ...