Published Date : Jul 11, 2018 / Edited Date : Nov 08, 2019
[Outstanding IT Services for Seoul Tourism 2018]
Frip
Work-life balance and life’s simple pleasures:
The Seoul lifestyle experience for travelers
Despite being one of the most well-known metropolitan cities in Asia, Seoul has always felt far from culturally diverse. But as a new paradigm that places value in work-life balance and life’s simple pleasures spreads among the youth, the cultural atmosphere is changing, and people are spending their leisure time in new ways. People would often spend their free time with others who shared their specific interests. Finding others with the same hobbies and joining their exclusive clubs used to be difficult. But now, such barriers are a thing of the past with Frip.
Founded in 2013, Frip is a startup company that revolutionizes leisure and travel culture, filling lives with energy and vitality. Founded on the idea that starting something becomes much easier surrounded by like-minded people, Frip has traveled with 450,000 friends over the past five years in search of happiness. Now, it’s open to people of all nationalities. Anyone traveling or living in Korea can join the activities offered by Frip to get to know locals. Frip has developed 23 activity programs to appeal to international visitors and residents, and has also opened a separate international website (www.frientrip.com).
What Makes Frip Special
From extreme sports to intellectual and research clubs
It’s easy to associate the word “activity” with strenuous physical sports, but the various activities offered on Frip go way beyond that. Try unfamiliar sports like fencing or curling, enjoy various outdoor activities like paragliding, climbing, and other extreme sports, or share knowledge, engage in brain twisters, or volunteer together. Make international friends and learn languages, meet musical or artistic partners, or study history or stocks together—the list goes on! Frip has also developed 23 English language programs through Seoul Tourism Startup, offering sports, travel, culture, history, craft programs, and more.
Online social media that helps people meet offline
It’s hard to expect any meaningful interaction within the world of online social media where likes and hearts are a click away. Frip invites people who have been reluctant to talk to strangers except online, outside and into the world to communicate. There are people out there who share the same interests, and a real social network service should be able to bring them out to meet in person, to talk face-to-face.
More Fun Features of Frip
Become a Frip host
If you can’t find what you’re looking for while browsing Frip or think an activity deserves a program, don’t hesitate to become a host. Plan a program and simply register basic information (activities, fee, itinerary, precautions, etc.) to start a group as a host. It doesn’t have to be something professional or grandiose. If you believe there’s someone out there who shares the interest, that’s all it takes.
A light-hearted way to learn and help others
One of the best things about Frip is that there are several one-day programs designed for light-hearted, commitment-free participation. If you enjoy a class and want to learn more, you can always attend the next event or a similar program. Frip also has numerous volunteer service programs. Hosting marathons to benefit comfort women and events for children with developmental disorders, the volunteer programs bring people together to utilize their free time to benefit society.
* This article above has been written based on information provided in May 2018
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)