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 Bon Voyage by jburron
Sensibel shoes. Each subway station has about 100-150 stairs to navigate (and miles of underground passages between platforms and exits). As well, shopping mall elevators are ALWAYS busy, so you'll be on the escaltors or just walking and walking a lot of the time.
I have NEVER found deoderant or anti-perspirant in Korea, although I do hear stories...just bring enough. Toothpaste here is pretty weird too...and ladies, there are feminine products here but if you have a particular brand maybe bring a supply (asking where to get a tampon may be tough without some language, too...imagine explaining it).
FOUND!
As luggage, there is a large market here for cameras (especially digital cameras, called DiCa here). Largset is Yongsan Electronics Market--which is actually many stores and buildings in one area. Take subway to Yongsan Station (Line 1) and walk around (heard best deals are on the lower floors).
Forget it. No one camps here. But there is day-hiking (Bukhansan Mountain). Beaches are only in Pusan and Jeju-do. Not many public pools, either, except an outdoor one in Hangang Park in Yeouido.
Bring business cards even for new friends so they can contact you--Korean appreciate the more formal touch. If you're here for over a month think about getting a pay-as-you-go cellphone. You can also rent them at the airport, but the charges are pretty high (unless you're charging it to a company). Leave a Comment
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Dental floss and a bar of Sunlight soap are among the most useful things a traveler can have anywhere. Dental floss is surprisingly strong and can be substituted for string or as a disposable clothes line. Sunlight soap is the absolute best portable detergent for stain removal and light laundry. Leave a Comment
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Depends on length of travel, but make sure theres extra room for all these little trinkets and gadgets and clothes you buy.
I moved to Seoul in the begining of Summer, and I thought, hmm not bad at all. It was a bit warmer than what I was used to, but it wasn't bad at all. Then midsummer - my brief 15 minute walk to work in the morning became unbearable...800am and hot as freak. Then the monsoon season began - again my brief walk to work got completley farked...an umbrella was only good for not getting my face wet...imagine swimming to work and you will get the idea. Fall wasn't bad - actually, it was very enjoyable. Then winter - I love winter, but I realized one thing... I like winter as a tourist, ie driving to South Lake Tahoe for the weekend and then going back home to mild ass San Francisco. All this complaining means one thing, come during spring, fall or early summer, avoid the monsoon season (late July to mid Sept). If you're going to stay here for an extended period, bring everything from your g-string to expedition gear.
I eventually tracked down everything I needed here, but its a bit of a hassle, especially if you are just visiting for a little while. Deodorant, medication, and floss were the three items i wished i brought from home. For those with weak stomachs, basically anyone who can't drink tabasco sauce or drink paint thinner, bring some Pepto.
APS, what the hell is that? If you got one of these cameras, well, you're out of luck. You will have a very hard time locating film and/or a place to develop it.
If you are planning to live here and you like big towels, bring a couple. It might take you some time to find a place that sells them. Almost exclusively, towels are about 12inches by 24inches. Leave a Comment
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So, you're going to teach in South Korea?
You need: one large backpack, as big as you can get and still meet carry-on requirements, and two very large suitcases. Remember, you aren't a backpacker. You are moving half way around the world. Trust me when I say you'll want your western comforts.
Korea is a land of 4 seasons, so you need everything. Don't count on buying clothes once you're here unless you're a perfect size 2.
Difficult to find items that you'll want to bring from home include: deoderant, tampons, vitamins
Lots of photo equipment is available but be warned! It is difficult to get APS film developed - you often have to wait a week - and it is expensive. Worse, I have yet to find ANYWHERE in Korea where they can develop my panoramic shots.
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 A Korean Winter Day. Pic:
Aaron Irving by Hmmmm
Bring REALLY warm Clothes in Winter and in the Summer bring the FLIMSIEST summer clothes you have. You have been warned :oP Leave a Comment
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make some room for Kimchi when you come to korea!! that's all. ach!! and good plasticbags and papers for wrapping!! you have to wrap that or you will kill someone in the airport with the smell hehehe. Leave a Comment
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 Kwagni Weed harvesting by pieter_jan_v
Be sure to bring diarea blockers.
Don't forget to take pictures of small objects. Due to the many mountains and the beautiful views you easily forget the small things!
A handheld GPS receiver is fine, because local detailed maps are in Korean. Leave a Comment
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Anything really, the baggage handlers don't jump all over your luggage here.
Spring and autumn are cool and clear, but the nights can get chilly so carry a few warm sweaters and a jacket. Summer is really hot and humid so stick to light stuff. Winter is siberian so loads of warm stuff.
Bring deodorant - it is almost impossible to get here. A medical kit with the usual travelling gear is a good idea even though the medical care is good.
The power system here is 220V/110V, 60Hz so get an adaptor for your plugs if you need to.
The tap water is dodgy with a very high metal content, but you can buy bottled water everywhere. Leave a Comment
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 by yisu
so, If you extend the period of travel,
you must provide against a rainy day.
Of course,Korean clothes is very good quality and
nice Design.
You buy that in Korea(in Dong dea mun)
OR -You mind that- You prepare jacket and pants (short&long)
Korea have many beautiful place.
So,You may meet the fantastic site of superb scenic beauty.
than,You have camera and take pictures.
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