Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Korea Day 1&2


Hello :)
received complaint for didnt update the blog
so here I come

Updates about my korea trip
before started, big thank you and warm hug for my yeobo 
she is so awesome <3>


Day 1 - 10 July 0800
There has been people asking me who I traveled with
tedeehh.....


Peiler and me in the airport.
Hmm.. wondering why only us in the picture?
Haha, because only we two are traveling.
 Yes, only us. 2 small size girl went and explored the korea :)


Korea won
RM 1 = 335 won
AUD 1 = 1000 won

Different from Johor and Singapore, 
there are quite limited currency exchange in Korea.
Currency exchange are focused on certain areas
eg. Myeongdong and Dongdaemun

Best exchange rate is money exchange teller
then followed by bank, airport, department store and hotel.

Usually, the local will guide you to the bank for currency exchange
however, banks are not opening in weekends

**Malaysian Ringgit is not commonly traded in the Korea, 
it is advisable to have USD dollar for convenience purpose
There is one currency exchange service counter located 
in the first floor of the Seoul Station which accept Malaysian Ringgit.



Apple yogurt and Banana milk
A lot of bloggers have been promoting banana milk
and is in the must try list
so we also get one right after landing
p/s: She is the big fans for banana milk. :p

Where to get? It available in any convenience store


Seoul Train Station


 
K-pop Guesthouse 
11-20 Dongja-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Direction : From Seoul Station, Out from Exit 11 (Metro Line 4)
 (The Seoul Station is big and easier to lost the way. 
Tips: Always look up for the sign above your head)
 Turn right after the exit and walk straight
Standard Chartdered Bank is on the right
Walk further until the junction, look up to the building in front
then you can see the Kpop Guesthouse sign


Reception and common area
Is a building with 6 floors and a total of 27rooms
however lift service is not included

On the arrival date, we are lucky to have a male receptionist on duty
He offered help in carrying the luggage to the room.

Twin room attached with bathroom

The room looks exactly from the picture taken from the website
It is small but clean. Wifi service is fast and reliable.
Also, the receptionist can speaks English.
They are friendly and nice.
Recommended : 4.5/5 stars

Breakfast are provided in the common area
menu : bread, jam, cereal, banana, milk and orange juice
**It is always crowded during 8 - 9am
Try to be there either early in the morning or after 9am

Dinner in Korean Restaurant (Myeongdong)
Recommended as they are multilingual, they speaks English and Japanese
However the food served are at average

$$$ Higher priced  Rating : 3/5 stars



Sugar coated sweet potato
1000 won for 4 pieces

$$ Moderate priced  Rating : 2/5 stars

It only taste sugary sweet and is hard to bite


Day 2 - 11 July 0800
Gyeongbokyung & Cheonggyecheon 



 
Gyeongbokyung
(close on Monday)
Direction : Line 3 - Gyeongbokyung Station
Admission Cost : 3000 won





 
English tour at 1100, 1330, 1530. Approx. 1-1.5 hour. 
Tours depart in front of the Information Office inside Heungnyemun Gate.
* Recommend to follow the English tour to know more about the culture and history of korea


 
One of the national treasures






If you are running man fans, this place shall be familiar to you
Can't recall?
Okay, scroll down for more pictures

 

Yes, Runningman Ep149 on 20130609
 Theme: The Legendary Nine Tailed Fox Race
Guests: Kwon Ri Sae, Park So Hyun, Kim Su Mi, Song Eun Ee and Kim Suk


 
Taken at the main gate
It is real men
Usually, they will stand at the front and side of the main gate
to demonstrate the olden days in palace
however to the bad weather, they are standing under the roof.


Next stop:
Visit Cheonggyecheon
·         Course 2 (Distance: 2.6km/Duration: 2.5 hours)
Cheonggyecheon Stream Culture Center - Gosanjagyo Bridge - Dumuldari Bridge - 
Malgeunnaedari Bridge - Ogansugyo Bridge (Dongdaemun fashion town)



 Day view

Night View

 Dongdeamun traditional market
A good place to try traditional korea food

Dongdaemun Shooping Area
Doota is pricy but the quality is good

Green tea red bean ice
from Atwosome Place

$$$ Higher priced  Rating : 3/5 stars



Stay tuned. 
More to updates.....

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Rainbow over the sky

Sometimes there are things come to mind, and I do remember but I do not put it into action. I was in dilemma. And to the end, yea, is a no. No more follow feeling action,  think twice and behave.

They say who ever see the double rainbow will be a lucky person. I guessed I am now :)

Saturday, April 20, 2013

20 April, Saturday

A cold and raining Saturday morning
forced to pulled out from warm blanket 
and heading to the city with empty stomach

Bus reaching the stop
He stands in-front of the bus stop with a bright smile
and holding a hot breakfast for her

It makes the cold day so warm 
100 marks boyfriend!

p/s: is not my boyfriend.
but i feel happy for her :)

My day ending with ICC and mocha ice-cream.
Our Masca Council NSW 2013 :)
i looks extremely small in here
my revolution this year : increase weight to 46kg.


my love ♥

Love that never fade
coffee is finishing but love is still there
photo source: taken at Three Bean Cafe, Chatswood


Oh My God
i am in love with this
such a cute and awesome thingy right
i want this!!
photo source: Instagram


Ben & Jerry Ice-cream
there is once my friends told me this
 : free thing taste the best :)
hmm.. true statement!
photo source: Ben & Jerry, Chatswood


I am lucky girl :)
A random dine-in during lunch break
Jom girls, let go for dinner again!
Hehe
photo source: taken in Japan City, Chatswood


 okay, i just wanna to show off my Teddy
it lies too comfortable on my bed
and it just too cute
photo source: my warm bed, where the gravitational force is the strongest