Author: tkkorea26
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Do Korean Hotels Provide Toiletries?
If you are staying at a hotel in South Korea, do not automatically expect to find a free toothbrush, toothpaste, or disposable razor in your room. Many Korean hotels still provide basic bathroom products, but the way toiletries are offered…
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Can You Use Uber in Korea?
If you already use Uber in the United States, you may be wondering whether the same app will work during your trip to South Korea. The short answer is yes, you can use Uber in Korea. However, the service works…
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Are Public Restrooms Free in Korea?
When traveling in South Korea, you generally do not have to pay to use a public restroom. Most public restrooms in Korea are free, including those at subway stations, airports, parks, museums, highway rest areas, department stores, and large shopping…
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Can You Flush Toilet Paper in Korea?
If you are traveling to South Korea, you may have heard that you should never flush toilet paper there. That advice is outdated for most places. In most modern public restrooms, hotels, airports, subway stations, department stores, and restaurants in…
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Does Google Maps Work in Korea?
If you use Google Maps everywhere in the United States, you may assume it will work the same way when you visit South Korea. The short answer is: Google Maps works in Korea, but some of its most important navigation…
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Why Are There So Few Trash Cans in Korea?
If you visit South Korea, you may notice something surprising: the streets are generally clean, but public trash cans can be difficult to find. This can be confusing for American travelers, especially when carrying an empty coffee cup, food wrapper,…
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Korea?
If you are visiting South Korea, you may wonder whether it is safe to drink water directly from the tap. The short answer is yes—tap water in South Korea is generally safe to drink. Public water supplies are treated and…
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Do You Tip in Korea?
If you are traveling to South Korea from the United States, you may automatically reach for your wallet when paying at a restaurant, taking a taxi, or checking out of a hotel.
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Essential Apps You Need for a Trip to Korea
Traveling in South Korea is much easier when you have the right apps on your phone. You may need one app for directions, another for translation, and different apps for messaging, taxis, restaurant reservations, train tickets, or food delivery. Many…