10 days in Southern Vietnam with less than ₱15k budget. Learn how this Filipina did it!
How I Travelled 5 Days to Korea with Just ₱20k Pocket Money
Contributed by G Y P S E A
Seoul is one of the busiest cities in the world and everything about it excites me. Along with my three girlfriends, Ghie, Xami and Anne, we decided to visit South Korea and explore Seoul and its neighbouring places on a wintry season of December.
Also read: My 5-Day Winter Holiday in Korea: Itinerary, Tips & Cost Breakdown for Filipinos
‘Foodie’ and ‘Foodtrip’ are the best words to describe our friendship, that’s why we included some of the yummiest food places in South Korea in our itinerary to help you on your next travel!
Where to go
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Theme Park
- Dongdaemun Market
- Streets of Myeondong
- Lotte Mart
- Ewha Woman’s University ( Night Market )
What to do
- Eat Spicy rice cakes
- Eat corn dogs
- Try all the street foods in
- Try their legit samgyeopsal and seaweed soup
- Eat Chicken + Beer
- Try having coffee on a wintery cold night in one of the artsy coffee shops in Myeondong
- Try skiing and snowboarding
- Ride the amazing T-Express in
- Watch the changing of guards in
- Haul make-ups and skin care in and Lotte Mart
Food trip
Where to stay
We stayed at Seoul Global Hostel in . Sam is really approachable and helpful. They offer free breakfast from 7am to 10am. Just go to their common kitchen which allows you to interact with other guests as well.
Visa application
There are many guides regarding visa application that can help you if you’re planning to visit SK. Just submit all the required and accurate documents and you’re good to go! For the show money, I suggest that you have at least P10,000/day x (# of days you’ll be staying in Korea).
Also read: My South Korea Tourist Visa Approved: 5 Easy Steps for Filipinos
Itinerary (click on the image below)
That’s it! Feel free to ask any questions!
Also read: I Travelled to South Korea for 4 Days with an All-In Budget of Only ₱15k
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