Travelling alone in Seoul

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anonymous
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I may be planning a trip to Seoul, South Korea during the month of June for 2-4 weeks, but I'm concerned since I'm a young woman travelling alone for the first time.

I've learned the korean alphabet, and I'm taking some basic korean classes because the last thing I want to do is be completely clueless!
I've already seen about sleeping arrangements and I'd be staying in Itaewon and I've made a budget for the trip.

It's my first time travelling alone, although I'm fairly comfortable in airports. I'm also pretty ''street smart'' and organized.

What sort of advice would you give me? Anything I should take into consideration? Would you reccomend that I find a travel buddy, or would I be alright by myself?

Any tips or advice helps! Thanks :)

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goodhopecorporation
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Suppose, Korea is one of the safest country in the world.

You do not have to find a travel buddy, but you should have your phone ready just in case.

You can either use roaming service, or get portable Wifi device at www.wifi-korea.com

I guess just carrying your phone around, you will just be fine, since the country is very safe.

Have you got any more question, you can contact me at jameskoo27@gmail.com

Cheers

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shelemm
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Good for you that you are learning Hangul. It's always nice, rewarding, and helpful to be able to read some signs, menus, etc. You will enjoy your knowledge very much.

It helped me that I was familiar with many Korean foods/dishes because I eat in Korean restaurants at home.

There is a 24-hour traveler help/ translation service available. I was able access it through the i-phone I rented.

There is also a Free Korea Guide service. You tell them where/what dates you'd like a guide. You can sign up through the Korea national tourism website. You have to give them plenty of time to find someone for you, so try to arrange that well in advance.

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joycenc
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Korea was one of the friendliest places I have ever been! People took me for dinner, brought me an umbrella when it was raining and offered me rides and didn't want anything back in return. I felt very safe travelling by myself. And the only Hangul I knew was hello and thank you so you even have an advantage.
Have fun!

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