Travel logistics, sorted
The practical stuff nobody tells you before you land.
Not another list of pretty places. These are the decisions you actually have to make before a trip: what SIM to get, how to get out of the airport, how to pay for things. Written from inside the country, starting with Korea.
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The things most first-time visitors get stuck on.
eSIM vs Pocket WiFi vs SIM Card in Korea: Which One to Get
The three ways to get online in Korea compared on cost, setup, and who each one actually suits. Includes when you need a real Korean phone number.
Read the guide →Getting aroundIncheon Airport to Seoul: Every Option Compared
Train, limousine bus, taxi or private transfer: how long each takes, roughly what it costs, and which one fits your arrival time and luggage.
Read the guide →Getting aroundHow to Buy and Use a T-money Card in Korea
Where to buy one, how to top it up, what it works on beyond the subway, and the transfer discount most visitors never notice.
Read the guide →AppsWhy Google Maps Doesn't Work in Korea (and What to Use Instead)
Walking and driving directions are missing in Korea. Here is why, what still works, and which apps locals actually use to get around.
Read the guide →MoneyDo You Need Cash in Korea?
Korea is close to cashless, but not completely. Where cards work, the handful of places they don't, and roughly how much cash to carry.
Read the guide →Short answers
If you only have a minute before boarding.
- Which SIM should I get for Korea?
- An eSIM if you travel alone with a recent phone. Pocket WiFi for three or more people. A physical SIM only if you need a Korean phone number. Full guide
- How do I get from Incheon to Seoul?
- AREX train if you are staying near Seoul Station and travelling light. Limousine bus if there is a stop near your hotel. Taxi or private transfer if you land late or have a lot of luggage. Full guide
- Do I need cash in Korea?
- Less than you think. Cards work almost everywhere. Keep some cash for traditional markets, street food, and topping up a T-money card. Full guide
How these guides work
One question per guide
Each page answers a single practical question completely, instead of covering everything shallowly.
Options compared, not ranked
The right choice depends on your trip. We say what each option is best for and let you pick.
Dated and corrected
Prices and routes change. Every guide carries the date it was last checked, and corrections are welcome.