Think Your Rainy Day Trip Is Ruined? It’s Actually Better! Pro Tips to Enjoy 100%

1. It All Comes Down to Packing: Creating a 'Rainy Day' Bag

I once bravely brought a leather bag on my first trip, only to get soaked and find mold on it afterward. Since then, if there's a rain forecast, my priorities change immediately.

• Shoes: Crocs or Rain Boots are a must. If your sneakers get wet, you'll feel uncomfortable all day, and your mood will be ruined. Spare socks won't help either. Shoes that don't absorb water are the best.
• 'Raincoat' and 'Waterproof Bag' over Umbrellas: You need both hands free to take photos and eat snacks. Especially for bags containing cameras or phones, wrap them in a plastic bag once more for extra protection.
• Ziploc bags are better the more you have: Bring at least three large Ziploc bags for wet clothes or towels. Otherwise, everything else in your suitcase will get damp while you're at your accommodation.

2. Rethinking the Itinerary: Skip the 'Outdoors' and Find the 'Aroma'

If you force yourself to go to mountains or beaches on a rainy day, you'll only end up suffering. Change your strategy.

• Cafe Tours and Workshops instead of Forests: The rain-soaked scenery looks most beautiful through a cafe window. Booking a one-day class like pottery making or perfume making allows you to spend 2-3 hours indoors productively.
• Museums and Art Galleries are Sanctuaries: Museums are quiet and comfortable, perfect for enjoying the mood of a rainy day. Since there are fewer visitors, it's actually better to appreciate the works of art at your own pace.
• Rediscovering Traditional Markets: Aim for arcade-style traditional markets with covered ceilings. There is no combination as perfect for a rainy day as eating Pajeon (scallion pancake) with Makgeolli while listening to the sound of rain.

3. Accommodation Criteria: Focus on 'Staying' rather than 'Going Out'

When it rains, you spend more time in your accommodation. On rainy days, instead of budget-friendly places, invest a little more and choose a 'stay-focused' accommodation.

• Accommodations with a View: A room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a rain-covered lake, sea, or forest is a destination in itself. Even if you're too lazy to go out, just watching the view outside is healing.
• OTT and Snacks: Check in advance if Netflix connectivity is good and if you can order food via delivery apps. Watching a movie while listening to the sound of rain at night is a real 'staycation' (Hocance).

4. A Spoonful of Local Vibe: Minimize Travel, Use Taxis

Reduce the time spent walking to bus stops or transferring subways. On rainy days, the winner is the one who saves energy.

• The Economics of Taxi Travel: If you are traveling in a group of 3-4, taking a taxi for short distances is much more beneficial. Instead of feeling self-conscious while riding public transport in wet clothes, travel comfortably.
• Local Road Shop Tours: Downtown commercial areas are often interconnected. If you plan your route around underground shopping centers or large malls, you can get a travel vibe without getting wet at all.

Traveling on a rainy day ultimately depends on 'how you treat the rain.' Because it's raining, you might discover the true charms of the area, like cafes or exhibition halls. Next time it rains, don't feel down—just grab your waterproof bag and head out!

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