A Tour of My $35 Hotel Room in Busan, South Korea
In this engaging video, Gabriel Morris invites viewers on a tour of his budget-friendly hotel room in Busan, South Korea, where he’s lodging for an incredible $35—or more accurately, $36—per night. The room, nestled in one of South Korea’s vibrant cities, boasts not only comfort but also modern amenities that provide an inviting atmosphere for travelers.
Gabriel takes us through a detailed exploration of his accommodations, highlighting the room’s spaciousness and features, including a massive TV, fast Wi-Fi, and a high-tech toilet that piques curiosity. The attached bathroom includes a large bathtub and shower, alongside complimentary toiletries—all part of the package that makes this hotel a steal price-wise.
Throughout the video, he shares firsthand observations about South Korea’s affordability compared to Japan, noting how such reasonable room rates coexist with the comforts of a highly developed country. Gabe discusses the local cuisine, public transport, and the friendly demeanor of the locals, painting a picture of a welcoming and accessible destination.
Supplementing the visuals are carefully curated soundtracks such as “Watch It Glow” by Silent Partner and “Melatonin” by Dylan Sitts, enriching the viewing experience. Additionally, Gabriel encourages viewers to support his travels through Patreon and shares links to his ebooks and Instagram for more insights into his globetrotting adventures.
With tips, genuine recommendations, and a sense of adventure, this video serves as an informative guide for budget travelers looking to make the most of their stay in Busan. Join Gabriel as he dives into the charm of this coastal city, all while championing affordable travel. Explore the great cultural tapestry of South Korea—this refreshing tour is just a play button away!
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Great deals found 😊
You just proved that you don’t need to go to stinky open-defecation India to travel on a budget.
What a great price for what you get in your room!!
Seems like you need a training class on the bathroom
15th 😊❤🇧🇦🗻🏔⛰
I like your practical approach to confusing technology. Unplug it.
It's a fantastic country overall, enjoy it I was there for 5 days in September, now back in Australia after being in Bali and Dubai, I think I might head there again soon. Look forward in seeing your videos of Japan also.
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That's a very good idea for heating up your cup of tea ☕🍵🎉 by the way great are haircut 💈😁😁👍
Said you're not using TV at hotels, but often those are smart tv's including YouTube app, so would be nice to watch your videos from big screen 🤓
Great video again Gabe ! 😊❤🇧🇦🗻🏔⛰
Can't you google translate the toilet? You are missing out on one of the best things about those fancy toilets!😊
Nice one 👍🏻😀
Gabe got that, "I'm about to mack on these Asian shawties" haircut.
Looking good! Dope vid!
Looks good I am in Dubai right now flew in from Toronto yesterday 🎉
Gabe – Just curious as to whether in your decades of travel you have ever chosen a hotel, or restaurant, based on some criteria other than price? For instance, to go to restaurant X because of its food reputation or hotel y because of its beauty or fame, high prices notwithstanding. I know you resonate to the back packer vibe but once you hit a certain age does this other kind of experience attract you at all? Thanks and continue to enjoy Korea.
No caffeine. You must sleep really well at night.
A 22 min room tour, one of your best yaps yet
hi Gabe. I asked my browser ai about the flicker problem and here is the response:
To avoid the strobing effect when making indoor video, the primary cause—flickering artificial lighting—must be addressed. Most artificial lights, especially LEDs and fluorescents, flicker at twice the frequency of the power supply (100 Hz in 50 Hz regions like Europe, 120 Hz in 60 Hz regions like North America).
This flickering becomes visible on camera due to the interaction between the lighting frequency and the camera’s frame rate or shutter speed.
The most effective in-camera solutions involve syncing the camera settings with the lighting frequency. For 50 Hz regions, use frame rates of 25 fps or 50 fps, or set the shutter speed to 1/50th or 1/100th of a second.
In 60 Hz regions, use 30 fps or 60 fps, or set the shutter speed to 1/60th or 1/120th of a second.
A shutter speed of 1/120th second is often recommended for 60 Hz lighting, as it aligns with the 120 pulses per second.
For higher frame rates, such as slow motion, ensure the shutter speed is double the frame rate (e.g., 1/240th second for 120 fps) to minimize flicker.
Using a mechanical shutter instead of an electronic shutter can also reduce strobing, as electronic shutters may read out at speeds that exacerbate flicker.
Some cameras offer an anti-flicker mode or variable shutter settings that allow fine-tuning to eliminate flicker.
Additionally, setting the shutter angle to match the lighting frequency—such as 172.8° (1/50 second) for 50 Hz lighting—can help achieve flicker-free results.
If changing camera settings isn’t sufficient, consider using lighting that emits continuous light. Battery-powered LED lights eliminate flicker caused by AC power sources.
High-quality studio lights often use drivers that operate at very high frequencies, making them appear constant to the camera.
Avoid using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) dimming on LEDs, as it can cause flickering; instead, use dimming methods that maintain a stable light output.
For post-production, flicker can be reduced using plugins like Digital Anarchy’s Flicker Free, which analyzes and removes flicker from footage.
Another workaround is to duplicate the video clip, offset the top layer by one frame, and set the blending mode to Multiply or reduce opacity to 50%—this can mask flicker by averaging light intensity across frames.
However, these methods may introduce subtle artifacts like frame blending and require color correction.
Ultimately, the most reliable way to avoid strobing is to shoot under natural light or use continuous light sources such as DC-powered LEDs or incandescent lamps.
Gabriel, are there vending machines everywhere there like in Japan?? That would make a good video if there are!!
those toiletes are game changers tbh
maybe you could Google to find out how to use the toilet functions
I’m heading to Busan in about 3 weeks from Japan. Taking the ferry over
Nothing to see in that city or it is raining outside ? 🤔
cheap…. nice
Go check out North Korea.
HI GABE,
NICE TO SEE U BACK.
U ARE LOOKING FRESHER N YOUNGER IN YR TRIMMED BEARD N HAIRCUT.
KEEP WELL.
THANKS N REGARDS
You left cebu island just in time!!
Hiya Gabriel Im the same if I have coffee or some teas, cafine has a terrible effect on my heart rate. Great room. 👍
Just fyi, despite what you think, Busan is not far north. You are on the 35th parallel, so the same as Fes in Morocco, Iran, Pakistan, Los Angeles and parts of Alabama.
Again, you must try an ondol room (ondol is the Korean heated floor system). You sleep on a mattress on the floor, somewhat like in Japan but much better with the heat coming from below. It's a key experience in Korea. The Japanese borrowed this technology from the Koreans when they occupied Korea from 1905-1945 (it's rare to find in Japan now), and Frank Lloyd Wright borrowed it from a Japanese family who entertained him in their "Korean room", but in Korea it goes back 5000 years.
Couple of years back I took the train from Seoul to Busan. It was a nice ride. Nice clean and comfortable trains. The countryside is so lush and green and beautiful. I too found hotels in Busan cheaper and better then in Seoul. Lots of American soldiers and their families in Korea so English is very accessible. There are ferrys that go from Busan to various cities in Japan. I was going to take it from Busan to Osaka but the one-way flight was so cheap, short and convenient. Don't forget to have the famous Korean Fried Chicken or the original KFC and beer. You won't be disappointed.
Btw that TULSI Tea which is Indian Holy Basil is very good for your health.
3 cheers for the mini immersion coil 🎉
Is it a love hotel?The love hotel price in South Korea is cheaper in general.
Did you see the movie Train To Busan!? Classic Zombie movie.
I would have preferred to see the caves in Bodh Gaya.
Cap of Nepal… when You Traveling To Nepal???
As for the strobing lights at certain points in the video, it must be because of a conflict between the frame rate that I'm filming at and the electrical frequency. So here are a few fun facts in that regard. Much of the world's electrical grid operates at 50hz, which means 50 electrical pulses per second. In North America and some other parts of the world the electrical system is at 60hz. If the electricity is at 50 hz and you film at 60 frames per second, then there's a conflict and it results in the strobing. And the same thing if you're filming at 50 frames per second but the electricity is at 60hz. This is why my videos in Europe and Asia have all been filmed at 50 frames per second, though I would prefer to film at 60 frames per second. But it's to avoid the strobing if I'm in artificial light. So in my first video of Busan, I noticed the strobing happening at the end of the video when I filmed some night scenes. I checked online and it turns out that South Korea operates at 60hz, though most of Asia is at 50hz. So I switched my camera over to 60 frames per second. That was before I filmed this video, but it still ended up with the strobing effect. Point being, I'm not sure why the strobing is still happening or if there's anything I can do to avoid it. If anyone has any ideas let me know.