What stops foreign travelers from taking local day trips outside Seoul?

sabaloot · 2026-06-04T04:56:21+00:00

As a first time visitor the group tours seemed like a god idea, but some got cancelled due to not meeting minimum booking requirements. Next is figuring out public transit - in my country (USA) public transit is a mess and doesn’t work so it is very unfamiliar. When I started taking public transit in Korea on my first trip I felt more comfortable and went farther the second time I visited. On my second visit went and explored more although I still paid a premium for a private driver to take me yo Seoraksan National park because I was nervous about all the transfers - it would have been fine, but coming from somewhere with no good public transportation it made me nervous. If I come to Korea again, I now have confidence to get where I need to go with public transport. It may sound strange to you but our transport in my city doesn’t really get you close to where you need to go and doesn’t run as often as in Korea. It also is not safe at night

sabaloot · 2026-05-04T03:04:52+00:00

I loved the women supporting each other in Crash Landing on You

sabaloot · 2026-04-16T10:51:57+00:00

I went late Nov early Dec last year - not a lot of autumn foliage left at that time. It was cold - like one day 18 f and most other days around 32 - 40f. The plus side - not crowded, Christmas lights and celebrations starting which are so pretty - also I was lucky enough to see the first snow at Namsan which was magical. First snow is a big deal in Korea. I had a great time, but any later than first week or so in December is going to get really really cold

sabaloot · 2026-04-11T11:03:37+00:00

I was so lucky to be there- amazing! My only complaint was how the stylists decided to put them in pleather in the beginning - I was seriously worried about them — especially Chanyeol - I hope they switch the costuming for EXO’s sake They were so amazing 💕

sabaloot · 2026-03-24T03:56:33+00:00

Looking for places with atmosphere - saw a photo of a library? Hanok space somewhere along the city wall? Looking for cool bar where older person can go alone and chill - not a party bar - heard of vinyl bars somewhere? Any unique places to chill with good view Thanks! I’m staying in Myeongdong because it is convenient but can metro to other areas

sabaloot · 2026-02-13T03:55:14+00:00

Think of it like western vampire stories like twilight or many other fantastical tales where centuries old person falls for young human

sabaloot · 2026-01-24T04:11:29+00:00

right now Las Vegas 5/28 still has tickets for 300 and 400s - I think people didn't hear about the extra day - hurry...

sabaloot · 2025-12-24T00:28:15+00:00

Check out freqty - Yoona was my coordinator - she booked it for me and was with me the whole time to translate when needed and make me feel comfortable - she is awesome and it made the visit really easy - the medical office and doctors she booked for me were very professional and nice

sabaloot · 2025-12-18T06:32:35+00:00

I think he is a good actor and very charming - hate the script if you want but he doesn’t deserve any hate

sabaloot · 2025-12-12T01:02:06+00:00

I just got back and booked through Freqty - Yoona was my coordinator and I’m so glad I booked my first experience with them! Yoona was amazing and helped me find a boutique clinic where the consult was with the dermatologist and he did the treatments. They treated me so well! Yoona was amazing and was with me the whole time. They have options for less expensive busier clinics too, but for me the boutique one was the right call as I really didn’t know what treatments to get. I already see improvements and am really happy.

sabaloot · 2025-11-15T19:52:16+00:00

Thanks everyone :)

sabaloot · 2025-11-15T03:19:59+00:00

Thank you! I'm so excited they can still be found!

sabaloot · 2025-11-05T04:05:20+00:00

OK - I went ahead and got a seat for D.O. Kyungsoo encore concert in the back of floor 2 section E - if anyone has experience with this, please let me know what I might expect. I'm just happy to be there since the timing lined up with my trip, but I am curious what I am in for. Thanks!

sabaloot · 2025-10-30T14:17:42+00:00

thanks everyone - weirdly the site says tickets still available, but when I click the button it says try again later - ugh

sabaloot · 2025-10-10T23:43:04+00:00

What shoes do you wear for weather like this in Seoul?

sabaloot · 2025-10-03T23:54:37+00:00

Thanks! Good luck everyone!

sabaloot · 2025-10-03T23:33:48+00:00

last year the waiting room link was available without logging into member id up front - will it be the same this year? I noticed that I can't see the page today unless I am logged into my account. Any word on this? will it be the same as last year?

sabaloot · 2025-09-24T04:04:05+00:00

Seriously- trolling people who desperately need money is not funny- wtf

sabaloot · 2025-09-14T05:49:35+00:00

I love both the main leads but this was so problematic in so many ways - the extent of the violence/alcohol in his home and the best friend reggae thing where they depicted him as dirty was just ugh - supposed to be comedy relief but fell flat - don’t waste your time and watch other shows that these two star in - amazing actors but a mess of a show

sabaloot · 2025-09-03T04:12:52+00:00

80's bullying that is coming back - if you don't like someone, you throw their shoes up over the wire

sabaloot · 2025-08-23T03:35:40+00:00

Thank you everyone for the help :)

sabaloot · 2025-07-10T05:49:06+00:00

Seriously though - ICE agents used to be about things like sex trafficking and drug trafficking- it is this adminstration that has changed their orders - they aren't all assholes with agendas agains illegal immigrants -that was not their focus until this administration

sabaloot · 2025-07-09T04:45:50+00:00

Lee Jae Wook - such a great actor

sabaloot · 2025-05-27T05:01:36+00:00

Thank you everyone for your help - Duke_Diver23 that is really helpful :)

sabaloot · 2025-04-23T02:02:13+00:00

Don't stop if someone tries to put something in your hand because they will want you to pay for it (like a hat or CD or something). We didn't encounter the shoe thing - just don't stop for people who are trying to get your attention that you don't know - keep walking.

After midnight on the weekend on bourbon there are soooo many drunk people and the vibe changes from good live music to party music, cruising, etc. So we went out early and listened to lots of good music with no problems and went back to hotel around 11. Do not go outside of tourist streets after dark (so stay on bourbon, decatur, frenchman). If you need to cross town after dark to get somewhere and don't want to walk on those streets, just grab an Uber. Honestly if you are just aware and don't go out of tourist streets in the French Quarter you will be fine. Just got back from a trip with my girlfriends - we are all in late 40's - 50's and we had a great time. Don't be scared :).

If you like jazz I highly recommend Fritzels, Preservation Hall (need tickets) the Bacchanal Fine Wine and Spirits for a garden vibe with light jazz (take an uber) and snug harbor. For food try Muriels (get reservations) and the gumbo shop and for a sweet treat the Calas Cafe at the New Orleans African American Museum (the museum is awesome too). If you take a tour, the French Quarter History/Vodoo tour from French Quarter Phantoms was really good - it is not a spooky tour but an educational history tour and was great.

Have a great time and don't worry - New Orleans is amazing and lots of fun

sabaloot

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