Surviving Seoul's Summer
The weather in Seoul during the summer can be a hassle for foreigners if humidity and rain is not common in your home country. However we will let you know some great tips to overcome this hot weather that can be overwhelming even for natives!!
Clothing
Last week's blog post we talked about how people living in Seoul dress pretty fashionably but how do we stay in fashion and fresh at the same time???
Of course it is recommended to wear breathable clothing that would absorb and cool your body. For some visual representation on how to stay cool here are some images:
As for to shoes we recommend to wear sandals and you will also see that it is the most popular type of shoes to wear. If you do not feel comfortable on those any waterproof shoes should do the trick or slip on's as well according to the weather :)
What to Carry Around?
Of course when you are travelling you kind of already know what to carry around in your bag but in Seoul there are some items you will want as soon as possible!!
One of them is a portable FAN!! these are great when you are making your way to the subway and already start feeling the heat. They come in slightly different sizes and prices, but it is common to find them at any subway station or chain stores such as Artbox (remember!). Prices range from ₩15,000 to ₩25,000 but it will be totally worth it!
You would also want to carry around some a handkerchief or tissue to dry off your face when sweating, because nobody wants to be seen as if they just ran a marathon when you are just walking by!
Before you head out, you should check the weather if there would be any rain so you can carry an umbrella. Also remember from "Prepare to live in Seoul" blog post to where purchase one if you forget it!! Another thing to keep in mind is that rain in Korea does not last for long periods of time. Usually it would rain from 5 min to 10 min and then be fine for a couple hours more.
Hope you prepare well when coming to Seoul in the Summer!! Remember to checkout our other posts about what to do in the Summer?