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!

Nami Island

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Everland

Where to go

• Nami Island
• Vivaldi Ski Park
• Garden of the Morning Calm
• Bukchon Hanok Village
• Gyeongbokgung Palace
• Everland 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 Myeongdong
• 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 Everland
• Watch the changing of guards in Gyeongbokgung Palace
• Haul make-ups and skin care in Myeongdong and Lotte Mart

Myeongdong

Vivaldi Ski Park

Garden of the Morning Calm

Food trip

Where to stay

We stayed at Seoul Global Hostel in Myeongdong. 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