Annyeong Korea (Seoul) - Part 1
- Nov 11, 2015
- 6 min read
Elo Loves!
I am so so sorry for the busy past week as i had to run some events and hence i didn't have the time to update my blog about korea . . THANK YOU FOR WAITING!
alright ... so today... i am going to blog about my trip toKOREA SEOUL
Seoul is a beautiful place and why do i say that? GOSH! Because i am always broke on my trips to seoul and i simple love the food, fashion, scenery, culture and etc etc . . . never ending!
In part 1, i will be introducing and reviewing places that i love going and what are the things that we have to take note of . . FLIGHTS FIRST!
PICTURES!
FLIGHTS!
Singapore Airlines - approx. SGD 1.3k (Economy Class)
Depending on when and what time you are going
KoreanAir - approx. SGD 700 (Economy Class)
Depending on when and what time you are going
Oh well ! Honestly, i would prefer to take singapore airlines as it provides a smoother takeoff and landing (personal preference) and english speaking staffs hee.. (unless you can speak korean) dou most of the korean staff speaks basic english and of cause some better ones . . SIA seats are slightly wider and very IMPORTANTLY! they allow 30kg of luggages (any amount of luggages fyi.) and koreanair is stricter and only allow 1 check-in luggage per person! =(
For more info. on baggage services, click the link below
This is INCHEON AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL !
okay loves . . if you are staying at Myeongdong or the below area .. BUS NO. 6015 takes you to the nearest hotel area that you are staying. Bus ticket is about 10,000 won which is about 10bucks sgd!
(Remember to visit the toilet before you board the bus as it's a long journey and do bring a bottle of mineral water in case you feel dizzy as the bus has not much air-conditioning hee!)
NEXT . . . .
Hotels . . Hotels . . .
IBIS MEYONGDONG !
Super Convenient, Super Accessible, Super Value
A little review about ibis meyongdong before i go further into introducing other hotels . . do remember to book the correct ibis hotel as there are afew hotels under the name IBIS with different layout and at a different location . . so remember, IBIS MEYONGDONG!
This hotel is super near, just beside Meyongdong Shopping Area with plenty of shopping for you to do from day till night, lots of food to eat and very accessible to train station at Meyongdong and Lotte Mart, Lotte Shopping and other big shopping malls. Price is relatively on a higher side but for people like me (i am quite lazy teehee...) you might really want to consider this hotel. It is not a very big scale hotel and rated 3* at most websites however, it is clean, comfortable and ACCESSIBLE =D
This is their Deluxe Room
(Price starts from SGD 130)
Photo Credit: IBIS.COM
Deluxe room is smaller in scale and more compact. It gives a cozy and comfortable feel with good bedding but for deluxe room, the bathroom is smaller and if you are travelling with elderly or kids, the bathroom area as a step divided so do take note and practice caution when using.
This is their Deluxe Room
(Price starts from SGD 130)
Photo Credit: IBIS.COM
This is their Junior Suite Room
(Price starts from SGD 230)
Photo Credit: IBIS.COM
As you can see, the space is larger and so is the bathroom . . it comes with a small table and chairs for sitting (not seen in this picture) so for couples or small families with elderly, if you need a larger area or if you have someone who is in wheelchair, book this room.
Below is a list of hotels with links which i recommend for convenience access and at a affordable price:
Next, i am going to introduce you to some places that i normally visit when i am in seoul
No. 1 Favourite
KOREA POST OFFICE, MEYONGDONG
This is the place for shopaholics like me who buys too many and not able to hand carry back and hence, this place helps you deliver back to your home address safetly at an affordable price.
No. 2 Favourite
EDIYA COFFEE
This is a place for some delicious waffles and a cup of hot chocolate on a cool cool weather or chill out
No. 3 Favourite
EDAE SHOPPING, EWHA Womens Univ.
Attention! for budget travellers and shopaholics, this is a MUST TO VISIT in seoul! (if you are travelling with your spouse or bf, get them to put on their sunglasses hahas! because this is just outside Seoul's Biggest Womens University EWHA. This area has hundreds of small shops along the street and small alleys so don't get lost! (this area is big) whatelse! this area sells super fashionable and super affordable stuffs from top to bottom from as low as SGD 5! not bad quality alrights ~ too much to shop and definately not missing out my all my favourite, FOOD!
(Recommendable to go on a weekday and do set aside 3hrs at least just for shopping!)
and MUST MUST MUST EAT ! The Best Chicken Skewer in the WORLD !
Maatitsuhyo yum yum ! - delicious
spicy or non spicy chicken skewer . . . it still taste as delicious as ever!
enjoy beautiful music by their street singers and bands at edae when the night comes . . so ROMANTIC!
taadaa!
No. 4 Favourite
MEYONGDONG SHOPPING
Meyongdong shopping, orchard road in singapore, tons of shops selling anything you wish to get and COSMETICS !! Branded loots too ~
(Everyday flooding with people so do take good care of your belongings!)
a must try KOREAN STRAWBERRIES in Seoul ! Sweet, Big and Delicious!
BBQ! Gosh, just look at the meat . . thick and big and definately DELICIOUS !
a rose icecream dessert for you? FANTASTIC!
and how about some bubble tea even in seoul? GONG CHA !
my shopping loots just on cosmetics . . how not to be broke? HAHAHAS!!
ok that's about it and next . . . to all hello kitty lovers !!! ARE YOU READY !!
No. 5 Favourite
HELLO KITTY CAFE!
HONGDAE & MEYONGDONG
Hello kitty lovers had to visit this awesome and cute cafe in Hongdae!
(located at one of the back alley, a small hill up the cafe)
They sell cakes and coffee or drinks & hello kitty stuffs!
even the toilet also so pretty !
how can i bear to eat you? omg, so cute lahs!!!
and coffee omg . . .
and this is another HELLO KITTY CAFE at Meyongdong !
No. 6 Favourite
This theme park consist of indoor & outdoor and is huge! There is one more at Yongin but due to weather constraint, i didn't manage to go ... so for this time i will introduce you
LOTTE WORLD THEME PARK!
(Do visit the above link for price and more information about the park)
No. 7 Favourite
DOG PARADISE SHOPPING PLACES
WOOF! Dog apparel shopping for my prince is a must everytime i visit seoul and many places are selling beautiful dog apparels and i had picked the best 2 places to buy some Branded Quality Dog Apparels!
As you guys may had come across this brand in singapore, unfortunately, they do not carry dog apparel but their MAIN BOUTIQUE at Meyongdong has it! Awesome!! They sell from clothes to collars and accesories for your prince and their quality is PREMIUM so same goes for the price however, do take note that some apparels maybe alittle thicker so do pick the correct one for our little prince in singapore! (humid weather)
another place i had found !
This place is a real paradise for your little prince and they sell super fashionable apparels to shoes and accessories such as dog carriers and treats! Super cute dogs over there and you will be so delighted to see them! Price is slightly on a higher side but it is all about the quality!
there are many more other places that sell dog apparels and at a affordable price but do take note of the cutting and material before purchase! and mmm bargain alittle if you are buying more? hehehe!!
lastly, to end my part 1 in Seoul, i will introduce you guys some other nice food & places in seoul that i had found! and do STAY TUNE to PART 2 of myTrip to Seoul as i will bring you to YONGIN, KOREA !
Kimchi Jjigae - Myeongdong or Hongdae
Yukane - Meyongdong
Samseong-dong
Korean Guoza & dumpling noodle soup - Meyongdong
Caffe Pascucci
Andongchimdak - Meyongdong
Cafe Bene
Korean PatBingsu - The Snow, Daehakno (HyeHwa)
Samseong-dong - MUST GO!
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