Travel Notes: Thailand and South Korea Guides
Day-by-day travel notes from Bangkok, Pattaya and Seoul: transport, accommodation, budget and the practical details that matter on the ground.
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Seoul Climate Card: Unlimited Subway and Bus Pass Guide
Seoul Climate Card: 5-day pass for 15,000 won plus 3,000 won card. Unlimited subway and buses, prices, where to buy and where it doesn't work.
Money Exchange in Seoul: US$100 = 149,500 Won in Myeongdong
We got 149,500 won for US$100 in Myeongdong, far better than the airport. Rate tips, small buy-sell spread and a free toy for a Google review.
Urban Hotel & Play: 4 Nights in Sinchon, Seoul Review
Urban Hotel & Play in Sinchon, Seoul: 4 nights for about 10,000 TRY. Spotless rooms, free drinks, a 5-PC gaming room, 5 minutes to the subway.
Incheon Airport to Seoul: The Cheapest Way Into the City
AREX all-stop train for 4,750–5,350 won or the airport bus for about 17,000 won. Incheon to central Seoul transport options, travel times and a cash tip.
How to Get a K-ETA: Bangkok to Seoul Flight and Korea Entry
We flew Bangkok to Seoul with VietJet in about 6 hours. What the K-ETA is, what it costs, who is exempt in 2026, and how to avoid fake application sites.
13 Days in Thailand Cost: 29,009 TRY Excluding Flights
13 days in Thailand for 29,009 TRY excluding flights, about 2,231 TRY a day. Accommodation, food, transport and Pattaya costs itemized.
Best Places to Visit in Pattaya: A 4-Day Local List
We spent 4 nights in Pattaya. Koh Larn's clear water, the Eiffel Tower in Terminal 21, Walking Street and a 250-baht motorbike, with real prices.
Best Places to Visit in Bangkok: A 7-Day Local List
We spent 7 nights in Bangkok. From Wat Arun to the 69-meter Big Buddha and the Dragon Temple, the places not to miss, with real prices and locations.
Emsphere Sky Beach Club and Terminal 21: Last Day in Bangkok
The free rooftop Sky Beach Club pool at Emsphere mall, a Honda scooter test ride, and Terminal 21 as our goodbye to Bangkok. Locations and prices.
Wat Phra Yai and Terminal 21: Big Buddha and an Eiffel Tower
We visited Wat Phra Yai, known as the Big Buddha, and its Yaksha guardians, then saw the Eiffel Tower inside Terminal 21. Locations and prices inside.
Koh Larn Island: Motorbike Tour and Beaches Near Pattaya
We took the ferry from Bali Hai Pier to Koh Larn, rented a motorbike for 250 baht and toured the island. Nual and Tawaen beaches, prices and routes.
Pattaya Day 1: Swensen's, Cafe Amazon and Walking Street
Our first day in Pattaya: Turkish breakfast, a beach walk, Cafe Amazon, the best ice cream at Swensen's RGP, and a night on Walking Street.
Beach by Anatolia Condo Suite: 4 Nights in Pattaya, 6,000 TL
Just 50 meters from the sea, 4 nights for 6,000 TL (~150 USD). Spotless rooms, a big pool, daily housekeeping and a location next to the mall.
Bangkok to Pattaya: The Cheapest Way, a 180-Baht Bus
We bought a 180-baht bus ticket on 12Go and left from Suvarnabhumi Terminal 2. E-ticket swap, the transfer-driver trap, and reaching your hotel by Bolt.
Wat Samphran Dragon Temple: Climbing Down a Giant Dragon
At Bangkok's pink Wat Samphran temple we rode the lift up 17 floors and climbed down inside the giant dragon. Entrance fee, transport and location.
32 Bar X, The Mall LifeStore and June Pang: Bangkok Day 5
32 Bar X, where they make their own chocolate, The Mall LifeStore full of million-dollar cars, and June Pang's creamy milk toast. Locations inside.
Wat Arun and Empire Tower: Coffee on Bangkok's 55th Floor
We explored Wat Arun, the temple clad in Chinese porcelain, then had coffee on the 55th floor of Empire Tower facing the skyline. Fees and locations.
Wat Paknam: The 69-Meter Giant Buddha in Bangkok
We visited the 69-meter seated Buddha statue at Wat Paknam in Bangkok. How to get there, entrance details and what to expect on your visit.
Wat Hong Temple and the Wat Arun Plan: Bangkok Day Two
On our second day in Bangkok, we visited Wat Hong Temple, met Buddhist monks, and saved Wat Arun for the next day.
ICONSIAM and Chinatown: Your First Day in Bangkok
Our first-day visit to ICONSIAM and Chinatown in Bangkok, including boat transport, the giant dog statue, musical fountains, and street food vibes.
Boss Suites Nana: 7 Nights in Bangkok for 4,500 TL
Our Boss Suites Nana hotel experience: deposit details, room cleanliness, breakfast cost, and why Nana is a convenient area for staying in Bangkok.
Vasu Exchange Bangkok: Rates, Location and Our Experience
We exchanged 100 dollars for 3,252 baht at Vasu Exchange near Nana, Bangkok. Rates, location, and what to watch out for when changing money.