What to pack for Korea - Clothes Edition

Back when we first travelled to Korea there was hardly any useful information out there on what to pack for a trip into the terrible heat and humidity South Korea offers its visitors in the summer time...

Luckily we're usually doing pretty well with packing, however there are a few things we had to experience ourselves before optimising our packing list.

Since many people we know are going to travel to Korea this summer as well, many of them for the first time, we've compiled a handy little list on what we think would be useful and smart to pack and what is better left at home.

We'd certainly been happy to have some sort of guide like this a few years ago. Oh all the unworn long pants we kept on lugging around...

Here's a brief summary of Dos and Don'ts when packing for your Korea summer vacation

• Be prepared for warmth and humidity. Be. Prepared.
• Only a few long pieces of clothing. One pair of long trousers is enough. We promise.
• Try to go for shirts that keep your shoulders somewhat covered if you want to try to culturally blend in a little.
• Bottoms however can be as short as you are comfortable with.
• Rainboots could be a wise choice. And take an umbrella.
• Try to opt for less expensive shoes as you will ruin at least one pair of them anyways. Or go with some kind of shower sandals. Quite a few Koreans do as well, you won't feel underdressed.
• Hair ties / bobby pins / all things to help make you sweat less are a big YES and very good to bring along in considerable amounts.
• If you are on the taller side think twice about bringing high heels. Except you are really confident and don't mind standing out some more.
• Bring a scarf. Can be used on your flight to Korea and anywhere else ACs happen.
• Lastly, do what makes you feel comfortable. Feeling at ease in your own skin is the most important thing and we hope that we could at least help a little bit with that, so you can worry less about what to wear and instead focus on bringing back lots of good memories. Enjoy your stay!