Planning three weeks in South Korea is easier said than done. The country is bigger than you’d think, there’s more to see than you can fit into three weeks, and the question “Seoul or Busan?” can only really be answered with: both. I traveled for three weeks from north to south along the east coast, with a side trip to Jeju. This South Korea itinerary is varied and very doable by bus and train.

K-pop blasting from speakers, Korean BBQ sizzling on the grill, and waterfalls tumbling through green mountain gorges where monks meditate in ancient temples. Ultra-modern skyscrapers rise alongside traditional hanok houses. South Korea is a country of contrasts. And the great thing is: it’s easy to get around, safe, and surprisingly easy to travel. But before you leave, there are a few practical things you really need to know.

South Korea has one of the best public transportation systems in the world. Trains depart on time, metros run late into the night, and you check in effortlessly with your T-Money card. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about public transportation in South Korea, from the T-Money card to booking train tickets.

Hello foodie! Welcome to South Korea! You’re going to enjoy it here! Before I went to South Korea, I actually knew very little about Korean cuisine. Korean BBQ, okay. Kimchi, yes. But beyond that? No idea. I’m still not an expert, but I know and eat a lot more now!

Getting ready for your trip to South Korea? Besides mapping out your itinerary and booking accommodations, doing a little research on the country is also part of the fun. So here’s my list of things that stood out to me in South Korea — about daily life and what you can roughly expect.