Hi, I'm John.

A few quick questions, about 5 minutes: only what I need to start. Anything optional comes later, if you want.

When are you here? *

The season changes everything. Cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, winter pojangmacha; I'll plan around what is in bloom (or steaming).

Start date

End date

Please pick both dates. End date must be after start.

How many of you, and what kind of group? *

A solo trip, a honeymoon, and a family with kids are completely different plans.

Travelers

Solo Couple Friends Family with kids Family (adults)

Choose who is travelling.

Where will you be?

And how well do you already know Korea?

Where are you staying? *

This anchors the whole plan. If you don't know yet, "not decided" is a real answer; I'll work with that.

Pick one (or "not decided").

Spending nights in another city? (optional)

First day there → day you head back

Each city stop needs a city and both dates inside your trip, with the return after the arrival.

Landing when? *

Your first day is only as long as what's left of it after you land.

Already in Korea by then Morning Afternoon Evening Late night Not booked yet

One tap; it changes the whole first day.

And the last day? *

So the last day ends before the airport, not at it.

Leaving in the morning Afternoon flight Evening flight Late night flight Not booked yet

One tap; it decides whether the last day is a day at all.

Have you been to Korea before? *

This is the most important question for me. A first-timer goes to Gyeongbokgung. A repeat visitor goes to Gilsangsa at dawn.

First time Show me the essentials: palaces, bibimbap, the whole thing Been once or twice I know the famous spots; mix in some new ones I know Korea well Skip the tourist stuff. Give me local hidden gems.

Pick the closest match.

Food, then.

Just the must-knows. The details come later if you want.

Anything you can't eat? *

Allergies, halal, vegetarian, religious: be direct. I'd rather plan around reality than apologize later.

No restrictions; I'll eat most things Vegetarian Vegan Halal Gluten-free Seafood allergy Nut allergy Dairy-free / lactose intolerant Other (I'll tell you below)

At least tick "no restrictions" if that's you.

Tell me more (brief)

How's the group with spicy food? *

Korea is spicier than most people expect. This decides a third of the dinners.

Keep it mild for us Some heat is fine The spicier the better

One tap; it keeps the wrong dinners off the list.

And drinks? *

Korea after dark is half the story; pocha tents, makgeolli on a rainy night. And if you don't drink, that is what I need to know; the evenings get planned around it.

Yes; nights out are part of the trip Bars, pocha tents, craft beer, the local night scene A drink with dinner is enough Soju or beer with the meal; no bar-hopping needed Curious about traditional drinks Makgeolli, traditional soju, a quiet tasting; culture over party I don't drink Plan my evenings alcohol-free

Pick one; "I don't drink" counts.

Anyone in the group need easier walking? (optional)

Limited walking, few stairs A wheelchair

Now, the fun part.

What you're into; then budget and fixed plans.

What interests you? (optional)

Tap what sounds like you; one is plenty, three is the sweet spot.

Something specific?

How full should a day be? *

This is the number I plan around. Most first trips are happier at two or three.

Two or three good things Four or five Pack it in

Pick one; it is the number every day is built on.

Mornings or nights? *

It sets what time the first stop opens and whether I plan an evening.

Slow mornings, late nights Up early, done by dinner Somewhere in between

Pick one; mornings and evenings are planned around it.

How much are you comfortable spending per day? *

Just food, activities and getting around; not your hotel. The plan stays inside the number.

Tight: under $50/day Street food, public transit, free attractions Moderate: $50–100/day Mix of casual and occasional nice meals Comfortable: $100–200/day Good food, some taxis, a nice splurge or two Premium: $200+/day Fine dining, private cars, exceptional experiences

Pick a range; you can always adjust later.

Any fixed plans I should work around? (optional)

Concerts, meetings, reservations, flight times. I'll plan the trip around these.

One last thing.

You've thought about this trip for a few minutes now. What's the feeling you're chasing?

What's one thing you're MOST excited about? *

Just one sentence; the plan gets built around it.

Write at least one sentence.

Already have places saved? (optional)

Paste place names, map links or a list, one per line. Mark anything non-negotiable with a *; the rest counts as optional. I keep what works, remove what doesn't, and rebuild the order into a realistic trip.

Anything else, in your own words? (optional)

Anything that did not fit the questions above: a story about what brought you here, a worry, a hope.

Your answers so far

Your guide.

Pick the depth, tell me where to send it; and that's everything.

Your plan

$29 covers the first 3 days; $8 for each day after.

Pick your guide style

Most first-timers go Compact Plus; the details are where I'm most useful.

Compact

$5/day

The places and the why, day by day, mapped. You take it from there.

Compact Plus

$8/day

Compact + the details written out where they matter: what to order, how to approach a place, when to go.

Complete Guided Day

$200/day

I plan the day around your group, then walk it with you. You don't pay anything until I confirm the dates.

What's included, who it covers

The day price covers up to 2 guests; each additional guest is charged per day, up to 4 without a private vehicle (groups of 5-7 are quoted separately). Children under 4 free. Meals, tickets and transport not included.

Children under 4 in your group (they're free)

They don't count toward the 4-person limit or the price; I just need to know they're coming.

Pick one.

How do I reach you? *

The draft goes to this email.

Name

Email

A name and an email are needed to send the guide.

How can we reach you in Korea?

Tell us where we can reach you while you are in Korea.

Pick the app and add the number or ID, or leave both empty.

Write the phone number in digits. A + at the start is fine.

Want a login? (optional)

Set a password and you can sign in to track delivery and request revisions. Skip it freely; every link I send works without a login.

Password (min 8 characters)

Confirm password

Use at least 8 characters, and make sure both fields match.

Your license key from the Gumroad receipt

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