This is episode 1 of my Korea Glow Up Diaries, and I’m taking you with me on my full travel day from Berlin to Seoul for my first ever far away solo trip. I’m going for a whole week by myself, and I was honestly a little nervous—especially because I’ve never done a long-haul solo flight outside of Europe. I’m also doing the “travel light” thing (carry-on only), but let’s be real: I’m not coming back light because I’m buying a big suitcase in Korea. I’m sharing my airport routine (yes, I have to hit the perfume section first because a girl needs to smell good on a 14-hour flight), plus my go-to pre-flight meal: porridge from Haferkater because I don’t trust plane food to be healthy or even edible. I also show you my little travel upgrades that make the whole experience feel more luxe—lounge access with my AMEX Platinum, extra leg room (so worth it on 10+ hour flights), and a sleeping mask setup that literally keeps your head “glued” to the seat so you don’t wake up with neck pain. After Copenhagen, I finally land in Seoul, grab cash, get my T-money card (Korea’s version of an Oyster card), and make my way into the city—plus a very real tired-girl moment where I fully forgot my suitcase. We end in Hongdae (after I missed my stop), and I’m already obsessed with the energy and the streets. Korea glow up era officially begins now.