Travel is about more than just seeing places.

Our Mission

To connect people through local experiences.

Experiences

We design life-changing travel experiences that connect people to one another.

Manifesto

This isn't just a trip. This isn’t another plane ticket and hotel room to book. This isn’t just another place to see.

This is the beginning of a new journey that we will build with you. You, the creative wanderer, the curious scroller and the adventurous traveler.

Together, we explore, experience and rethink the way we travel. We make memories out of the ordinary and pause to admire the extraordinary. We re-invent what it means to travel with strangers and transform hellos into lifelong friendships.

Together, we ignore the hype and embrace our local communities.

We travel, we bond, we connect.

Explore together.

Meet the team

  • Jae l Host

    Jae Choi, also known as J-dog, is said to be the best host by his guests and himself. As the founder of Goodmate Travel, he takes having fun seriously. His mission is to create the ultimate Korean experience for people from around the world. Connecting them with the culture, the food, and the shared annoyance toward his dad jokes.

  • Haeji l Host

    Born and raised in Itaewon, Haeji knows the city inside and out. She’ll let you in on the exclusive local secrets. Where the best bar is, how to avoid security cameras, etc. Her priority is to make the tour the memory of your lifetime, and she knows enough people to make that happen no matter what.

  • Jacob l Host

    A workaholic and workout fanatic, his day starts at 5 AM with a gym session and continues with office work. But hosting is his true passion. Jacob loves meeting new people and sharing Korean culture. Whether he's flexing his muscles or his hosting skills, Jacob ensures every guest has a blast. If you think his biceps are impressive, wait until you hear his stories!

  • Kevin l Host

    Having lived in the U.S. and Korea, Kevin is the best of both worlds - Fun-loving like an American, eats healthy like a Korean. An expert behind the camera and on tours. His favorite film is 12 Angry Men, which goes to show his American Dad vibe. He also enjoys the various tastes of Korean cuisine. His favorite tour group to lead is 12 Hungry Men.

  • Yeri l Director of Operations

    You can’t see her, but she’s watching your every move. If you don’t have any complaints, you can thank Yeri. She is the shadow operative working behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly. When you don’t wait in lines for restaurants, it’s her. When you get a surprise birthday cake, it’s her. When you’re walking alone late at night and feel like being watched... it’s not her. She sleeps early.

  • Awatif l Brand Designer

    She does more than choosing fonts. Awatif is in charge of every step of how the brand is perceived, including the logo, the website design, selecting creators to collaborate with, and 90% of the office conversations. On top of the fonts, too. Without her, you’d be reading this in red Comic Sans.

  • Jun l Producer

    Jun is a content creator who no longer watches YouTube – except his own videos. Which indicates he’s either very passionate about his work or very self-centered. Jun loves creating engaging content both in front of and behind the camera. Although many consider him a hermit, I know he likes me deep inside. So please return my call.

  • Yul-pyeong l Writer

    The myth, the legend, the Pyeong. While Yul-pyeong is in charge of the company’s written contents, he spends most of the work hours watching animal videos. (If there’s any typo, it’s on the possums.) As a jaded local, his works are focused on exposing the less-than-likable side of Korea. He is literally a professional complainer.

  • Minje l Product Manager

    Min is a true Busan man, meaning he follows his heart. Right after getting married, he embarked on a year-long world trip. Though he’s back in Korea now, he’s always ready to pack his backpack and set off into the world again. True to his name, he aspires to be a Vita’min’ to people. Legend has it that he always carries vitamins in his pocket as gifts. Just ask him for one.

  • Jimin l Host

    Being a helpless travel addict, Jimin even married a pilot. She’s traveled 30 countries around the world so far and the list is only getting longer. She relishes in experiencing new cultures and meeting people and is eager to make you feel the same here. Not to be confused with the BTS member.

Explore together.

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