South Korea first timer — need advice
Started by PhillyFred · 9 Mar 2026 · 896 views
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9 Mar 2026 at 05:56
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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9 Mar 2026 at 13:30
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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9 Mar 2026 at 17:14
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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10 Mar 2026 at 02:45
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at bars?
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10 Mar 2026 at 06:34
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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10 Mar 2026 at 17:23
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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10 Mar 2026 at 21:58
How's the weather there compared to Germany?
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11 Mar 2026 at 06:14
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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11 Mar 2026 at 16:07
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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11 Mar 2026 at 16:27
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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11 Mar 2026 at 23:51
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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12 Mar 2026 at 08:25
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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12 Mar 2026 at 17:31
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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13 Mar 2026 at 04:41
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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13 Mar 2026 at 14:21
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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13 Mar 2026 at 19:19
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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13 Mar 2026 at 23:26
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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14 Mar 2026 at 05:33
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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14 Mar 2026 at 15:31
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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14 Mar 2026 at 20:10
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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