Callie Anderson documents her trip from Busan to Palm Springs, showing essential English for airports, flights, and hotels. She packs, takes the KTX to Seoul, checks in at Incheon, orders food, clears customs in Seattle, and checks into her hotel, narrating every interaction with staff.
We can offer some different cards. What would you like?
Let's hop on the train. How long have you been traveling?
Almost 24 hours. Wow.
I'm flying to the US tomorrow. It's after midnight and I'm still packing. I didn't make a packing list, so I'm just kind of winging it. I tend to overpack, but this time I'm going to try my hardest to pack light. I want to fit everything in two suitcases. Cases. One checked bag and one carry-on. Wish me luck. Fighting! Update: It's 1:30 AM and I've lost all motivation, so I'm calling it a night. I'll finish up in the morning. Good night! I'm on the first leg of my trip today. I'm at the KTX station because I'm taking the train from Busan to Seoul. I made it to the platform and we depart in 5 minutes. So let's hop on the train. I got off the train at Gwangmyeon Station and now I'm going to take an airport bus to Incheon Airport. I'm at the bus stop waiting for the bus to arrive. This bus goes directly to the airport. And it's so comfortable. The seats even recline. Finally, I'm at the airport. My plane departs from Terminal 2. I'm checking the departures board for my flight information. Oh, right there. Yep, Seattle. I already checked in online last night, but I do have a bag to check so I'm going to drop it off at the counter. I have my passport ready to go. Thankfully my luggage wasn't overweight. Now it's time to go through security. I just made it through security. I've never gotten to the airport this early before a flight. It's kind of nice not having to rush. I've got lots of time to kill So I'm gonna grab a bite to eat. Hungry. Bibimbap guksu. Bibimbap guksu. I want bibimbap guksu. Cold noodles are my favorite. This is the perfect last meal in Korea for me.
Mmm.
This hits the spot. It also came with jeon on the side. So yummy. Let's shop till we drop. I knew I brought the cameraman along for a reason. We stopped at the pharmacy to buy some souvenirs for my friend. We got PDRN. I guess it's really popular these days, and I don't think they have it in the US. I'm at my gate and I've got my boarding pass ready. I'm putting on my compression socks.
Does it help?
It does. Need the blood to circulate, you know. I'm putting my backpack in the overhead compartment. They have a pretty good selection of movies. I'm watching Wicked 2. I'll take a ginger ale, please. Thank you.
Would you like the pork or pasta?
Pork, please. Thank you. We're waiting for our bags at baggage claim. We're at carousel number 22. Excuse me, we have another flight.
Okay, you got your luggage, right?
Yes.
Okay, clear immigration, customs as soon as possible and go straight and drop off the bag, take your flight.
Okay. He lost his second ticket.
We will give you a boarding pass at the customer service.
Okay, thank you. Give me one minute, I need to finish my page and then I'm gonna donate it to the Little Library. Take a book, share a book. I hope someone enjoys this. A Skittles vending machine. Hi, Wendy's. Can I please get a 3-piece tenders?
For the dipping sauce, what would you like?
One signature and one ranch. And Thin Mints Frosty.
Oh, we don't have like the Thin Mint right now.
Maybe just an original Frosty then.
And then the burger, everything on it, right?
Anything else for today? Nope, that's it.
Can I get the name for the order?
Callie Anderson.
It's gonna be $28.74.
Sorry, can I get a handful of ketchups too? Thank you.
Thank you. You're welcome.
I'm at Seattle Airport for a 4-hour layover, so I got some Wendy's. It's my first meal back in the US. Mmm, I've missed the taste of Frosties. So good. Chicken tenders in ranch. It's so basic, but it just reminds me of home. I love it.
Hello, I think I lost my ticket in the—
Yes.
You're okay? I'm okay. She has a ticket, I lost it. Thank you. Boarding starting soon?
Should be soon. The crew just went down, they just finished deplaning.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you.
Okay, go in. How long has it been?
I don't know, with the time differences, I'm running on like 4 hours of sleep because I packed so late last night. How long have we been traveling?
12 hours? Almost 24 hours. Wow, 3 more hours to go.
Thank you. On the long flight I had an aisle seat, and on this flight I have a window seat. It's my lucky day. And actually I have an empty seat next to me, so even better. I was so exhausted. Happy we made it safely though. The temperature difference here— I already love Palm Palm Springs. It's so warm and there's a nice breeze. Let's go to the rideshare area and call an Uber. I'm walking to the pickup area. Hello, it's us. Thank you.
How long y'all been together? Y'all married?
Yeah, we're married. Married for 3 years, together for 12. I start losing count.
That's not nice. You got to keep track.
I know.
But yo, that's beautiful. Yeah. Congratulations.
Thank you. Hopefully you're married. Thank you so much. Hey, it was wonderful meeting you. Nice meeting you. If there was 6 stars, you'd have them. See you.
God bless y'all.
Hello.
Checking in.
Yes. Last name? Hong. Staying one night? Yes.
We'll be authorizing that card $50 for incidentals that you get back at checkout just to ensure no smoking, no pets.
Okay.
Can we charge with other card or it has to be under my name? We can authorize a different card.
I just authorized it though. She just did it.
What is it?
It's $50 and then we get it back tomorrow if there's no problem. You guys have a booked and busy weekend with the festival going on. Yeah, it's our first time ever. We're I'm excited.
Uh, go down this swing, halfway down take a left.
Okay. Enjoy your stay. Okay, thank you so much.
Okay.
Wow, this is huge. Perfect. Oh, it's comfortable. Anything would feel comfortable at this point in the day. There's two beds too. I can have this one all to myself, get a peaceful night of sleep. I'm tipping the Uber driver and giving him 5 stars. I know a lot of people debate whether you should tip your Uber driver or not, but I feel like you should. With the US tipping culture, you should tip them. It took us 15 minutes to get from the airport to our hotel, and it cost $24. I miss Korean taxi prices. We'll be walking to that festival. That's the end of my 27-hour travel day. It's time for bed. Good night!
