KOREA Q&A | language barrier, solo travel, covid guidelines

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as promised here's my Korea Q&A. Here I answered as many questions around traveling to Korea in 2022. Topics include how Covid is here, accommodation, transportation, language barrier and more! I couldn't get to everything so maybe I'll make a 2nd Q&A once my trip is over but I hope this helps anyone looking to travel to Korea or are just curious on how things are here.
t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s
0:00 - intro
1:31 - covid & quarantine
7:06 - transportation & accommodations
11:30 - language barrier
15:05 - solo travel
17:32 - working internationally
20:20 - budget and personal
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@kaylacupp2247 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to solo travel to South Korea and Japan for years. I feel like I’m slowly getting the courage to go by watching your videos.

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do one day!!

@richardbarba2736 2 жыл бұрын

This is such an informative and helpful vlog! Thank you so much!

@ekaterini2957 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful and so lovely to even just listen to. Thank you!

@smkyar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your Korea videos and vlogs! Going solo next month and all these videos have made me less nervous, more prepared, and even more excited for everything! 😊 hope you enjoy the rest of your time there!!

@tim1traitimaccount269 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing a new youtube video of yours warms my soul up like the moment i first begin to sip on a warm caramel latte while looking outside of the window, seated in the corner at my favorite cafe, while a soft bts melody envelopes out from the speakers after I have been feverishly running errands all morning in frosty cold seoul winter.

@Lulab88 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel! I’ve taken a few months’ leave of absence from work to travel and really wanted to visit Korea during that time. But like you said, I wasn’t finding a lot of details about the quarantine process on the official websites, so I don’t think I would have gone if I hadn’t found your videos! They were sooo helpful, I can’t thank you enough! I followed all the steps you did and now I’m here, and coincidentally currently at the same quarantine hotel that you were sent to 😆 Oh and I also booked my flight 6 days before departure, it’s stressful but definitely doable 😂 Can’t wait to get out of quarantine this weekend and finally explore Seoul! 💜

@taylorfaelber3261 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering my question! 💜 I definitely plan to visit there someday so this was really helpful! ☺️

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking one! 💜

@helloitsMaz 2 жыл бұрын

girl i love your korea vlogs.. you've convinced me to do a solo trip to korea! thank you for the super informative video! :)

@spellnjjy__ 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy watching your vlogs and this video really helps a lot 🤍 Be safe and enjoy your Korea stay ☺️

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@deokchillin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Malia! I’m doing the same thing as you working PST hours for 3 months here. Thank you so much for your videos as they have helped me tremendously in planning this trip. I’m also in Jungu pending my 3rd day of quarantine. :)

@Soyummyy12 2 жыл бұрын

wow i wish i could do this..

@xxxcherrysakuraxxx 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped! Thank you for doing this. I hope to one day go to Korea!

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do too!

@madebyymira 2 жыл бұрын

thanks malia for this!! got accepted to study abroad in south korea for fall 2022 so this was super helpful :)

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Omg congrats!!! So happy for u ❤️❤️❤️

@SPDcru 2 жыл бұрын

Tip regarding money for US travelers (probably applies to non-US citizens as well but I'm speaking from my experience) I was able to use my mastercard debit card anywhere card payments were accepted all around South Korea and I was able to pull money from ATMs as well(I want to say with a 3,000-5,000 won fee depending on ATM). Many vendors and very small shops tend to take cash and not have options for card payments so I definitely recommend always having some cash with you

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!!

@claudiamontalvao324 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Malia! Thanks for sharing your experience. I´m also in Seoul experiencing some difficulties. It´s great to follow your videos :)

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!! Hope your stay is getting easier ❤️

@bbruna 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel today and I am loving your content. And about South Korea, it's my dream to travel there, but as a woman I have to say that I'm still concerned about traveling alone, so kudos to you giiiirl.

@luharrell1 2 жыл бұрын

I hope I can visit Korea some day ❤️ it seems like so much fun especially because I live in a small town so visiting a big city like Seoul would be such a fun change

@stephanienguyen3546 2 жыл бұрын

we luv malia

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I luv u 🤍

@maryblack3297 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog!! When you answered about being lonely, I wondered if you considered reaching out to fellow vloggers to meet up. There are several who speak English who live in Seoul like Rachel and Kieun Choi...etc.

@bw0716 2 жыл бұрын

lol always saying yes to the follow up questions

@olsiegirl2023 2 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't regret going back there in autumn. I give spring to Japan, but fall goes to South Korea (well, that's based on my experience). I enjoy watching your videos as it reminds me of the trips there before pandemic. Ingat lagi Malia

@ssaline1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going this Sunday for ten days. Thanks for you info.

@themeowadventure 2 жыл бұрын

My first international solo trip was also to Seoul, Korea! This was before Instagram and improved translations in the streets etc! It was still doable and super memorable. Ever since then, I have been back a few times and things get better each time. Watching your videos make me miss exploring Seoul a lot, and it's like.. what, how did I miss that cafe, lol.

@goatymilk17 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going there in July, and it is also going to be my first solo/international trip. I'm a little nervous but mostly excited 😁

@alexismarie670 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering all of these questions, it is really helpful! I'm planning a solo trip to spend the month of September in South Korea! I've traveled abroad to japan but it was with a group of people so I'm a little nervous to travel alone, really only the airport and figuring out transportation scares me lol! I travel a lot alone in the states so I'm sure I will manage and it will be a fun challenge! Also if South Korea is anythingg like Japan I know I will feel super super safe and defiantly enjoy my time :)

@slee2695 2 жыл бұрын

Transportation is easy..i figured it out the first time i did it..and it's very safe

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Transportation took me a day or so to figure out!! And yes, it’s very similar to Japan hehe (:

@stayingbyskz Жыл бұрын

Hi, how was it? I want to go there next year as well!

@geovirgo1171 2 жыл бұрын

You are really living my dream and im so happy for you (tho im a little jealous lol) 🤗 enjoy korea!! can't wait for more korea vlogs! 🥰 a fellow ph subscriber here 🇵🇭

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you get to go!! Hehe and omg yay hello ❤️🇵🇭

@user-lt4lg7md4w 2 жыл бұрын

엄청 이뻐요!! 한국에서 항상 좋은 일만 가득하길 바래요 ㅎㅎ자주 놀러 올게요

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

시청 해주셔서 감사합니다!

@SPDcru 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you make it work for work hours 2am to 10am... Just kind of makes it seem doable for me because I am also able to travel due to my remote work- but would have to stick to NY EST hours due to my team 😭For now I have a remote working trip for Barcelona in a couple months and the hours are not bad at all- 3PM to 11PM in Spain! Hoping to work remotely from Asia though! Great video!

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo that sounds exciting! I hope to go to Europe soon too (:

@pattyrad 2 жыл бұрын

I use Papago more than google translate! Totally recommend!

@Lulab88 2 жыл бұрын

For translation definitely try Papago, it’s way more accurate than Google Translate for Korean! 😊

@br_hs.7892 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend Papago sometimes some worlds don’t have a translation but most of the time is does and it’s better than Google translate it helps a lot anyways lots of love malia

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I downloaded it the other day and it is very helpful hehe

@faithstagram 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you get to watch PTD in Seoul. Tickets are available for purchase as long as you have a Korean number. That would be quite an experience since concert culture in Korea is way different than let's say, the US. And for the translation app, I think the Papago app is much better than Google Translate. It's more accurate and there is less mistranslation in the phrases. :)

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get a chance to buy tickets! You need a resident card as well, but I’ll be watching from outside (:

@jadahairston266 2 жыл бұрын

I also just got to Korea not too long ago. I’ve been here for about a month or so and I completely agree with everything you said in this video! Lol But as far as a good translator app I’d say to you Papago instead of Google translate. It’s more accurate and has the feature to say things using honorifics or casually 😊

@learnkoreanwithKorean 2 жыл бұрын

저는 가능하다면, 대학가나 서울 중심가에 머무는 것을 추천합니다. If possible, I recommend staying near the university or downtown Seoul.

@wangxian5473 2 жыл бұрын

When I definitely solo travel there ima try and make friends there beforehand

@jucaja 2 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

@Amir-yy1jd 2 жыл бұрын

man, i hope i know someone in korea. will probly make everything easier

@user-qf4xq9cp5i 2 жыл бұрын

i ve booked my tickets! i m going alone, i m verry nervous about that and hope i dont bail 😅🤣 i m from europe and it’s my first time traveling alone

@djalmacover 2 жыл бұрын

Muito bom amiga gostei muito do seu trabalho já tô deixando meu link 😄😁😄😁😄😁😄😁

@moosemove8009 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the videos. This actually made all my worries about traveling to Korea vanish. Thank you for these!

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🤍

@ekaterini2957 2 жыл бұрын

So I can't help but ask if you would consider telling us a bit about your skincare/haircare regimen. Most of the ladies I see on you tube who are fond of South Korea are also fond of S. Korean skincare and I am always looking for tips -- if you get a chance maybe could you spend 5 or 10 min on this in a video?

@rebeccayt97 2 жыл бұрын

Have any tips for someone wanting to travel across korea and staying at multiple airbnbs and hostels in different cities?

@eprohoda 2 жыл бұрын

friend!nice .😎

@jhayanneo1 2 жыл бұрын

so excited for you to experience Sakura season!!! 💕 maybe also do a day trip to Japan? I know there's a ferry in South Korea that takes you to Japan. But i think flying to Japan would be the easiest route! I am enjoying your daily vlogs and also dream of doing the same thing you did! Ahh someday! 💕 stay safe!!! 💕

@JTMcAwesomeFace 2 жыл бұрын

I'm coming to korea next week and I can't wait! I'm craving korean food so bad haha Thank you for all the tips

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Excited for you!!

@brandenr2461 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !! Do you recommend any apps for food delivery? Especially for us foreigners without a ARC card.

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! And that’s something I haven’t figured out yet unfortunately ): sorry!!!

@pattyrad 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve used Shuttle and I don’t have an ARC

@jennah94 2 жыл бұрын

I used yogiyo in 2020 while I was there for student exchange, you just need a Korean phone number. I used it for a quite long time before getting my ARC (arrived to Korea in Feb, got my arc in may or so)

@aat5811 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a website called Trazy if you want, it’s for foreigners and i think you don’t have a korean phone number or at least an ARC card !

@gWn339 2 жыл бұрын

It's a little unfortunate that you came at a time when COVID suddenly became worse :( But the restrictions are being looser and looser these days, so I hope you can have fun. Not sure when you'll be staying until, but the cherry blossoms are gonna be blooming soon. It'll be so much more beautiful then!

@willablake2961 2 жыл бұрын

What type covid test did you get? 48hrs was that a short of time? Im planning on visiting in May Maybe solo

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

It has to be a PCR test! I got mine for Walgreens and it came within 48 hours

@gamlash95 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Malia! I am planning to work remotely for a few days while on holiday in Seoul. My HR department requested a Visa with the right to work while there. Do you know if K-ETA will cover this or which visa I would need?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I’m not too sure what visa you need. The k-eta is not a visa from what I know, it authorizes you to travel visa free

@fatimaperez5383 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, quick question, do you NEED the sim card? I was thinking of getting it but I am not too sure or comfortable with using a new sim card for my android, would it be okay to provide a phone number of a friend or Airbnb?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it’s the end of the world if you don’t have one! But if they do bring back contact tracing you have to actually call the number they provide if that makes sense

@Its_Sewa 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Malia! I've been following your adventure in korea since you moved there and I must say I have been loving every vlog from you! I am also moving to Seoul in a few months and I am searching for a decent apartment to stay at but I can't seem to find anything clean and nice. Where have you been staying at? Is there a name of the rental company or did you rent it through airbnb? Also, how much is the monthly rental? I would reaaally appreciate an answer :)

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Here's the airbnb www.airbnb.com/rooms/47896843?source_impression_id=p3_1651765826_W5WL3dCGXQdXFuqy It was about $2,500 for 2.5 months!

@heywalewale231 2 жыл бұрын

Is it true that no more quarantine for foreign travellers to korea after April 1st?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s March 21! (:

@rayannvelasquez41 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe I missed asking a question on your Insta 😭 Are American debit cards accepted in SK? Or is it mainly just credit cards accepted? Thank you! 🤗

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

they are! I can use my visa at most places (:

@rayannvelasquez41 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaliaRamos thank you for answering 🤗 so debit cards are widely accepted at most locations?

@deokchillin 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how I can purchase tickets here? There is a Sunwoojungah concert happening April 10 and while trying through the ticketing website (interpark), I realized I couldn’t buy the tickets since I don’t have a Korean number registered under my name (SIM card number doesn’t work) and I don’t think I qualify for the foreigner registration number (alien card) since I’m only here on short-term visa. Has anyone else cracked this?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t think there’s a way around this!! Otherwise I’d be going to the BTS concerts haha

@deokchillin 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaliaRamos oh yeah I heard that’s also happening in march. Going through a Korean friend (though I have none) could be risky right? I’m not sure how strict they would be at identifying if the ticket really belongs to you or not at the event gate.

@deokchillin 2 жыл бұрын

Coming back here from the future - so after some painful visits to buy tickets at the venue itself, I found out there is a global inter park website where you can book tickets with just a valid email address - just make sure you bring your ID with you when you pick up the tickets at the counter. :)

@claudiacara4861 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the random question but where did you buy the tote Namjooning bag ?? P.s love u form Italy 🇮🇹❤️

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

From here! www.doublehappyco.com/products/%F0%9F%8C%B1-namjooning-tote-bag

@IDrawToothpicks 2 жыл бұрын

But what if I don't have the first vaccine card? I have it on a note app on my phone scanned in and I have the physical card for my booster shot. I'm so confused about this! I need help lol

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, I’m not too sure! I believe you need the physical card, maybe a photo copy will work?

@11lexidoodle 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wondering this and I can’t really find anything that tells me for sure. I don’t even know why I want to know so bad, but I was wondering, does Myeongdong still have street food at night?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

No 😞 just one or two carts at most but it’s mostly just the egg bread or skewers

@11lexidoodle 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaliaRamos awww, that’s so sad 😞 thank you for the response!

@midniqhtberry8106 2 жыл бұрын

Graveling generally, how was the experience like with covid? I’m going to travel tomorrow and I haven’t travelled for about 3 years so I’m wondering how situations are with covid

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

In terms of traveling? Nothing to drastic just always wear your mask on the plan! My flight was pretty empty so we were distanced well enough and I felt comfortable

@chirineghostine6753 2 жыл бұрын

What if I travel with my cousin and we are both 15 years old, do we quarantine in the same room? If not, how can we?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

There's no more quarantine as of April 1!

@kylamitzievillagomez3590 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be watching PTD con?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

No, tickets were only for Korean citizens! But I’m gonna stand outside one of the days (‘:

@olliethetrussguy1878 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get I korean sim code

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I bought mine through kt!

@yadhiraguzman4933 2 жыл бұрын

Hello if you want to ask someone that lives in Korea questions, KZfaqr cari cakes is a good person so ask and watch!

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! +1, I love her 🥰

@Maryam20405 2 жыл бұрын

How old are you ?

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

25! (:

@sundrenchedmelancholy 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t you think it sounds so ignorant to say covid won’t ruin anyone’s trip to Korea? You just said they don’t enforce social distancing lol, getting covid would absolutely ruin someone’s trip.

@MaliaRamos 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! That was poor wording on my part! I was referring to things being open in Korea not Covid itself.