South Korea and Japan Trip
Jeju Olle Trail 6 I spent the summer of 2025 in South Korea and Japan (4 weeks in Korea and 2 in Japan) and wanted to share my experiences, what I learned about traveling over there, and any advice. Since there will be a lot of information, it will be broken apart by country and then further into categories. I won't provide a cost analysis, as I greatly benefited by spending time at my friend's house. Staying at hostels was one way I saved money. I ate out some, but convenience stores and groceries helped save money (I ate so much microwaveable rice). As cheap as public transportation can be, it becomes expensive if you don't plan your day well, as I experienced my first day in Tokyo. I chose to upgrade my flight, as it was a looong flight and my friends gave me the advice that the price difference would be worth it, and it totally was. Like any trip, you have to choose what you want to spend money on and where you can save money. Both countries have free and paid attracti...