How to Plan a South Korea Travel Itinerary for First-Time Visitors My first arrival at Incheon International Airport felt overwhelming. I stepped off the plane with a standard travel guide, confident in my plan to navigate Seoul with Google Maps. Within thirty minutes of entering the Euljiro neighborhood, my confidence vanished. The blue navigation dot spun in random directions, showing streets that did not exist. I spent two hours wandering in circles with a heavy suitcase before finding my small guesthouse. That exhausting evening taught me that South Korea requires a distinct preparation strategy. Standard international travel habits often fail in Seoul. This guide shares the practical routing, transit apps, and cultural details I acquired through real trial and error. What is the ideal length for a first-time South Korea itinerary? Seven to nine days provides the ideal timeframe for a first South Korea trip. This duration allows for four days to explore the historic palaces ...