Korea:
Public transport:
Buses- local & intercity, local come about every 20min, 1500 KRW if using a card, 1800KRW if using cash. Very affordable and convenient but I heard they may stop these buses in some cities. Swipe on and off - in transferring to another bus within 1 hour, it's free.
Taxis- flat rate 2500KRW, after 12am = 2800KRW. Taxis are affordable if not used everyday. Taxi drivers don't speak English usually & can't understand our accent when pronouncing addresses so use a Korean accent (bus terminal = bus-uh terminal-uh). Often unfriendly. Don't like to drive short distances.
Scooters: 50cc now require a licence in most cities but you can still get away with it in smaller cities. Be careful! Especially of other drivers and ice/snow. 2nd hand from 350 000KRW - a cheap, highly convenient mode of transport, but gear up for winter.
Bicycles: If you're up for it.
Walking is safe, even alone at night. Just be wary of red light districts, stay on busy roads. Be firm and assertive if approached by men.
Saudi:
Workplace provide buses for female staff too and from work.
No public transport other than taxis - Taxi drivers very willing to stop for you but there is not meter so know how much you should pay, they will ask you more than they should counting on you not knowing any better. Affordable.
Women are not allowed to drive, ride scooters or bicycles.
Walking is safe at night for short distances. During the day it's fine, even alone - try not to look lost, ignore any men saying hello to you, be firm and assertive...no smiling, cover your hair to avoid unwanted attention.
Public transport:
Buses- local & intercity, local come about every 20min, 1500 KRW if using a card, 1800KRW if using cash. Very affordable and convenient but I heard they may stop these buses in some cities. Swipe on and off - in transferring to another bus within 1 hour, it's free.
Taxis- flat rate 2500KRW, after 12am = 2800KRW. Taxis are affordable if not used everyday. Taxi drivers don't speak English usually & can't understand our accent when pronouncing addresses so use a Korean accent (bus terminal = bus-uh terminal-uh). Often unfriendly. Don't like to drive short distances.
Scooters: 50cc now require a licence in most cities but you can still get away with it in smaller cities. Be careful! Especially of other drivers and ice/snow. 2nd hand from 350 000KRW - a cheap, highly convenient mode of transport, but gear up for winter.
Bicycles: If you're up for it.
Walking is safe, even alone at night. Just be wary of red light districts, stay on busy roads. Be firm and assertive if approached by men.
Saudi:
Workplace provide buses for female staff too and from work.
No public transport other than taxis - Taxi drivers very willing to stop for you but there is not meter so know how much you should pay, they will ask you more than they should counting on you not knowing any better. Affordable.
Women are not allowed to drive, ride scooters or bicycles.
Walking is safe at night for short distances. During the day it's fine, even alone - try not to look lost, ignore any men saying hello to you, be firm and assertive...no smiling, cover your hair to avoid unwanted attention.
