Digital Nomad Essentials

📱 eSim: Airalo
💳 International Card: Wise
🌍 Visa for any country: Joinsherpa
👥 Neighborhood Vibes: Hoodmaps
🏥 Insurance: Credit-Card Built in Insurance
🏠 Housing: Airbnb Book 28 days for discounts
🎦 See the Experience: Youtube

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Seoul South Korea

Average Expenses

💵 Cost of living for nomad: ~$2,100 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price): ~$1,491 / month
🍛 Plain Dinner: $6.80-$10.00
🍛 Eating out at restaurants: $20.00-$30.00
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L): $3.59
☕️ Coffee in cafe: $3.89
☕️ Cheapest Coffee (Mega Coffee): $1.00

Highlights 🎖️

Cultural Immersion
Shopping and Culture Streets everywhere (Myeongdong, Hongdae)
Palaces and Tourist spots were well worth to visit (Gyeongbokgung, Deoksogon, Namsam Tower)
Local Markets
Tteokbokkis, Kimchis, and local delicacies
Friendly Uncles and Aunties
Unlimited Korean BBQs
Latest Gadgets Available in tech stores
Startlight Library
Dog Cafes
Mega Coffees (1-1.5L Takeout Coffee)

Not So Good 😢

A bit expensive for eating out
Extreme cold weather during winter
People can also be cold
Not so friendly airport when arriving at night, we almost got stuck
Tax Rebates was a complicated process

Recommendations

Shopping

Hongdae Shopping Street
- A bustling shopping street in Seoul known for its trendy shops, street performances, and vibrant nightlife.
- Website & Directions
Myeongdong Shopping Street
- One of Seoul's premier shopping destinations, offering a wide array of cosmetics, fashion, and street food.
- Website & Directions

Entertainment

Starfield Library
- A mesmerizing library located within Starfield COEX Mall in Seoul, providing a serene escape for book lovers.
- Website
- Directions

Markets

Mangwon Market
- A traditional market in Seoul offering fresh produce, street food, and a glimpse into local Korean culture.
- Website & Directions

Palaces and Landmarks

Deoksugung Palace
- One of Seoul's five grand palaces, showcasing a harmonious blend of traditional Korean and Western architecture.
- Website & Directions
Namsan Korea Tower
- Iconic landmark offering panoramic views of Seoul from its observation decks and revolving restaurant.
- Website & Directions
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
- Historical palace and traditional village showcasing Korea's rich cultural heritage and architecture.
- Website
- Directions

Youtube Videos

Digital Nomad Protips

🌔 Do not arrive in the airport at night.

It adds a layer of complexity trying to figure out how to get to your accomodation at night.

🚕 Taxis are notorious at overcharging at any country.

Arriving at night forces you to sometimes use them. Especially in countries where you can’t easily use Uber

🍇 Always know where the supermarket is

or better yet, live near the local supermarket. This will help you save tons of money and really simulate living like a local.

👩‍🍳 Find Restaurants/Cafes where the owner is constantly there

Frequently visit that place. They will start noticing you and become friendly. It helps you adjust to certain places when you know some of the locals and it’s one of the easiest ways to make friends.

🏦 Always bring cash.

around $100 worth, regardless if the country uses card in most places. There will almost always be an instance where you need cash. Do not bring too much cash as well.

🏂 Do not bring clothes for all seasons.

The worst case is that half of your clothes is for winter and the other half is summer. In most cases, it will either be too hot or too cold to where the other half of your clothes. Bring only a few set and look for local bazaars that sell affordable clothes for that season. You save in luggage expense, help local community, and get new clothes. win-win-win.

🚚 Understand crossing the road culture.

It’s surprising how different cultures treat crossing the road varies greatly, e.g vietnam versus australia, it could very well save your life.

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