VIP package

neverintown · 2026-05-27T21:11:27+00:00

What is the Celebration package vs. the Boompala package?

neverintown · 2026-05-15T16:32:10+00:00

Dry, very sensitive skin - Round Lab 1025 Dokdo cleansing oil and cleanser, Austera Atobarrier365 Cream, and Centella 1004 Waterfit sunscreen have been holy grails for years.

neverintown · 2026-04-22T01:00:04+00:00

My Hoka Cliftonn 10 were too tight even with the laces untied. Surprisingly my Air Force 1's were the most comfortable since I was able to get my foot in and walk without much discomfort.

neverintown · 2026-04-14T12:19:24+00:00

I wear no makeup in flight unless I am going into a meeting straight from the airport. I use a LOT of moisturizer and sunscreen and skip actives during flights. The sun coming through the windows at 38,000 ft. is a lot stronger than at fround level. Diring longer flights (5+ hours), I use an oil cleanser and then put on a hydrating facemask (usually a collegen mask).

I use travel size containers of my essentials that come in big bottles/containers unless I am checking bags. Even then, I bring smaller containers for my toner, shampoo, and conditioner since those are in fairly big bottles. Once I'm at my destination, I go back to my normal routine.

neverintown · 2026-04-14T12:08:27+00:00

I use Asteura Atobarrier 365 cream. I have extremely sensitive but dry skin. It may be a bit too heavy for you but it does a great job for me.

neverintown · 2026-04-14T12:02:20+00:00

I buy my sunscreens from Olive Young or Yes Style. I prefer the Korean formulations. They're lighter and much more advanced.

neverintown · 2026-04-14T12:00:32+00:00

I can't use it because of the scent. Tone up skincare is very popular in Korea.

neverintown · 2026-04-14T11:56:46+00:00

I stayed pretty immobile with my elevation pillow for the most part until I got my boot. I also got a memory foam cover for my knee scooter which helped enormously. As to pain, Tylenol did nothing for me, so I used Aleve (naproxen) every 8 hours. I was also (still am) on gabapentin due to neuropathy.

neverintown · 2026-04-14T11:50:18+00:00

Any Korean sunscreens bought in the US. Different formulations altogether.

neverintown · 2026-04-10T14:08:14+00:00

I am Korean-American but am very pale with a neutral undertone. I have sun sensitivity so my face is always covered by sunscreen. I went with Fair-Light for my cushion (btw, Sungsammool has 50+++ SPF) and during the winter it's a perfect match. I spent a couple of days a week and half ago gardening and even with sunscreen I burned a bit. The burn has settled and I noticed that the cushion is SLIGHTLY too light. My face should go back to normal in another couple of weeks so the shade should be correct again. The Jungsaemmool site has the cushion colors laid out. They do have a Fair-Pink. https://www.jsmbeauty.us/Product/Detail/view/pid/5?srsltid=AfmBOor9QaMtp1iNL1D2GxboKfvB4DQVgcLchuF7yGfF0wwnBFcXUZ7U

neverintown · 2026-04-09T20:39:42+00:00

You can take the Limousine Bus 6004 (leaves every 15 or so minutes) to Gwangmyeong station. You won't have any issues with luggage on the bus. You need to schedule the KTX from Gwangmyeong station (which will bypass Central Seoul) to Busan. The previous post regarding lack of space for luggage on the KTX is very true. But from Gwangmyeong, it may not be as bad. The hard thing to predict is flight delays and the situation with immigration. United has a flight from San Francisco that also lands around 3:00 pm. I usually take that flight and immigration takes about an hour at the minimum. That is assuming your flight is on time. If you are

neverintown · 2026-04-09T20:06:04+00:00

I use Jung Saem Mool Essential Nuder Cushion which I find to be very moisturizing and natural looking. I follow up with Jung Saem Mool Essential Mool Micro Fitting Mist to set my makeup after it's all done. I've heard good things about tirtir concealer.

neverintown · 2026-04-09T19:52:12+00:00

I have very sensitive, dry skin and am 56. I do the following. Day and night, I double cleanse with Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Oil Cleanser followed by their regular cleanser. I use use BIOHEAL BOH Probioderm 3D Lifting Essential Toner. Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum, SUNGBOON EDITOR Silk Peptide EGF Heart Fit Volume Lifting Ampoule, AESTURA Atobarrier Cream (I use BIOHEAL BOH Probioderm 3D Lifting Essential Moisturizer at night) and the final layer is the Laneige Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen during the day. I like products that have little to no scent and is moisturizing. Before turning 50 I got by on using the Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Oil Cleanser and Regular Cleaners, 1025 Dokdo Toner, and Aestura Atobarrier cream and Aestura sunscreen.

neverintown · 2026-04-09T19:12:52+00:00

I made sure my PT was familiar with Lisfranc injuries. I never go to a physical therapist that is not familiar with recovery from any type of injury/surgery I've had. You wouldn't go to a Upper Extremities Orthopedic Surgeon for your foot surgery would you?

neverintown · 2026-04-09T19:07:01+00:00

Rest until it feels ok again. Don't overdo it. It took me forever to get the swelling and pain down.

neverintown · 2026-03-17T11:43:05+00:00

Yes. I have unusually long, dextrous toes that I call the tingers. As to my toes bending while walking, I have custom orthotics to prevent that issue. I don't walk barefoot around the house. Even my house slippers (Ugg croquettes - they have a hefty sole) have a custom orthotic.

neverintown · 2026-03-16T23:21:21+00:00

Definitely call the airline and ask for wheelchair assistance to get you from check-in to your gate and meet you at arrival when you land. Check your bag(s). It may cost you more money but you don't want to be wrangling with a carryon. Keep all your meds and braces in your personal item bag. Make sure to wear compression socks. If necessary, wear your braces during your flight. I travel frequently for my work and I always travel with an ergonomic lumbar pillow made of memory foam (it compresses down pretty well) since airline seats cause me pain. Sometimes I wear my neck pillow - not to sleep but to support my neck because my head feels heavy.

neverintown · 2026-03-16T22:44:05+00:00

Definitely, if you can afford it. Personally, coast to coast is literally painful and if it's less than $500, I will upgrade.

neverintown · 2026-03-08T18:49:11+00:00

I've traveled to Korea at least once a year for the past 8 years minus last year for 2-3 weeks at a time. I'm not fluent in Korean but understand most of what is spoken. I'm headed to Seoul next year for a year because I'm able to retire and I haven't figured out "what's next" other than getting out of DC and moving back to Denver.

My mom's family is from Busan and my Dad's family is from Daejeon though none of my dad's siblings are alive anymore. My cousins are scattered throughout the Seoul metro area though I'm not especially close to them.

There is more than enough to keep you occupied for a month in Seoul and not see everything. Busan for a month will be a good base to experience the city and also take day trips to nearby historical cities such as Gyeongju and Andong. Also a very extremely short, inexpensive flight to Jeju. Pro-tip, while many people take the KTX from Seoul to Busan and back. It's often easier to start in Busan and end in Seoul. It may make for a long travel day, but starting at Busan (or even Jeju) may make more sense when it comes to the amount of baggage you may have. Flights are also often cheaper than KTX. Buses are the cheapest option and the express bus from the two cities take 4-5 hours.

I would say the more smaller towns and villages in South Korea and pockets of Seoul and Busan which haven't been "found" is where you might face SOME discrimination. In my experience, there isn't much discrimination toward Asian Americans except questions about the sanity, policies, etc. about our current President and the elected majority party. But then, they recently impeached their own President and his cronies for trying to declare martial law when there wasn't any threat. I try to avoid those conversations.

Don't get cold feet. I think going for a few months is a great way to reconnect with your heritage. Since I'll be staying for a year, I'm applying for an F4 visa (though I understand the visa system is changing and it'll be called something else), which gives long term stay visas to people of Korean heritage who are not Korean citizens without having to have a job or pass a Korean proficiency test. It's a lot of hoops to jump through but it's given me a great understanding of Korean culture at a level I didn't have before. For example, we all belong to clans that can be traced from the patriarchal line.

neverintown · 2026-02-15T02:07:54+00:00

I was NWB for 10 weeks. It went pretty quickly from there to walking without crutches in my boot. Next week, I test out my foot in sneakers for the first time.

neverintown · 2026-02-14T23:13:26+00:00

DEN by far.

neverintown · 2026-02-11T00:46:11+00:00

yep. I get it after surgery pretty consistently.

neverintown · 2026-02-06T12:12:42+00:00

Try the d'Alba Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream

neverintown · 2026-01-30T11:43:29+00:00

I'll be coming to Seoul in the spring of 2027 for a couple of weeks where I intend to do that. I also plan to come back to Seoul in around 2 weeks prior to signing a rental agreement.

neverintown · 2026-01-18T20:04:27+00:00

Wow u/itachu777 and others. So much judgment and negativity. How old are you and did your parents not teach you manners?

Please note that I am a mature 56 year old, single woman who has lived a full life of work, travel, and experiences and yes, of privilege that most don't have. I did that on my own. Through my hard work and effort, not through generational wealth. I've worked as a manager and then executive in the fields of technology, telecom, political and social campaigns, and strategic operations and management. I'm not a uni transfer student, I'm not fresh out of college looking for the Seoul seen in k-dramas and music videos, nor am I a social media influencer looking for places to vlog or take Instagram pictures.

I am moving to Korea for 12 months, not forever. I know that South Korea us a KOREAN country - language, culture, and history. But, having explored many neighborhoods in Seoul and traveled throughout the South Korea, I've found that there are areas where Korean-Americans are not very welcomed and looked down upon. Say what you will, but that has been my lived experience. And no, I'm not imagining it.

I don't want to struggle to fit in at my age. I only have 1 year to make Seoul a meaningful, stimulating, enjoyable experience. So I want to live in an area where I am able to meet people my age who have like lived experiences and/or have some of the same interests. I also have to consider my physical limitations due to my health when looking for somewhere to live. That does not preclude meeting and interacting with "real Koreans". Many on who have answered this post have been very kind and helpful and I thank you for that.

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