When I lived in Ohio, learning to drive a car was a big part of growing up. I was one of the younger kids in my grade, and all of my friends had their driver's license before I did. So, when I turned 16, I made sure that I quickly passed all of my license requirements. Driving continued to be a big part of my life when I went to college. It made me feel independent, relaxed and free to roam. Despite living near Chicago, I only rarely used public transportation, and the city's buses and trains remained largely a mysteries to me.
In Korea, driving hasn't been an option for me, so I've relied almost entirely on buses and trains (and the occasional plane) to get around. Luckily, Korea has a pretty wonderful public transportation system! Even from my small town in Korea, I can rather inexpensively get to almost every other city in Korea in one day. With a few helpful apps and a bit of practice, I've gotten pretty good at navigating my way around here!
After a few weeks in Korea, I purchased a T-Money card, which is a little credit card for subways, smaller trains and local buses. I use it to get around Seoul, and to my surprise, I've found that it is pretty easy to get from place to place in what otherwise seems like a hectic city.
