I’m Hanifah and I love to travel.

Top tips before you go!

To make the inevitable language barrier a little bit easier, I suggest downloading the appPapagofor on-the-go translations.

Pedestrians wait to cross at an urban intersection with illuminated billboards at night, no specific persons identified

No one expects you to be fluent, but knowing some basics of the language goes a long way.

Annyeonghaseyo (ahn-nyeong-ha-se-yo) means hello and gamsahabnida (kam-sa-ham-ni-da) means thank you.

Youre sure to pick up more Korean along your journey, but its good to have those basics down.

Traditional Korean ceremony with performers in historical attire carrying flags in front of a palace

Its likely that the data on your phone wont work, but there are simple solutions at the airport.

When it comes to navigating travel in South Korea, Google Maps has nothing onNaver.

A T-money card makes travelling super convenient.

Group of people practicing a dance routine in a studio setting

Here are some amazing things to get up to in Korea!

Variety of Korean side dishes displayed in metal trays at a market

Person in suit plays video game at event; observers take photos

Traditional Korean hanok house at night with illuminated windows and outdoor sitting area

Person preparing kimchi with ingredients on table

Stone archway and pathway in a historical outdoor setting

Exterior view of a building with signs, a person with backpack standing in front, parked cars visible

Traditional temple by the sea with connecting arched bridges and rocky landscape

Densely packed houses in varying sizes on a hillside, no people visible