Metasequoia-lined Road (메타세쿼이아길)

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Date : 30th April 2015
Location : Metasequoia-lined Road
Direction : Bus #311

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The ahjumma we met earlier suggests us to take a walk from Juknokwon and Metasequoia so that on the way there we will be able to pass through a beautiful stream. It is known as Gwanbang Jerim. So, we follow her suggestions. It is easy to find the stream. Unfortunately, there is work in progress in the stream, unable us to enjoy the scenery. We just passed by and keep on walking to targeted destination.

 

Lawaknya we keep on walking and walking without even know whether that is the right way to go. It is  quite far...until we find a signage and it shows a direction to Metasequoia (Look at that...1.7km to Juknokwon and another 0.3km to Metasequoia. That's mean we walk 2km in total. OMG!!!) Tapi view memang awesome la siap lalu belakang rumah orang lagi.

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Juknokwon 죽녹원

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Date : 30th April 2015

Location : Juknokwon (Bamboo Garden)

Direction : Gwangjusongjeong Station(KTX). Exit from the station, walk to left side of the infomation centre in front of the station. Cross the pedestrian lane and walk to the left side where the bus stop is. Take bus no. 160 and get off at Seobang Market (서방 시장). At the bus stop, wait for another bus no. 311 and get off to Damyang bus terminal. From there, take taxi to the location (about 5 minutes).

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Originally, we are going to Korean Folk Village. Last minute, we changed our plan to Damyang to avoid crowd in that place on weekend. Last evening, after came back from theatre we went to Yongsan Station to exchange KTX ticket for today's trip. Today's plan will cover Juknokwon and Metoasequoia.

 

We take the earliest train to Gwangjusongjeong Station and arrive at Juknokwon around 10.30am (Arrive at station around 8.30am). Entrance fee is only KRW3,000. Luckily, there's not so many people during the time we reach there. So, we can walk and enjoy the refreshing scenery leisurely. Malas plak nak tulis banyak2...tengok gambar je la.

Information counter in front of the exit. Open at 9.00am

Masa sampai tu, de ahjussi tengah renovate entrance juknokwon ni. So tak dapatlah amik gambar landmark Juknokwon ni.

 

Entrance masa ni - dah start mendaki

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Fanta-stick Musical

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Date : 29 April 2015
Location : NH Arthall Fantastic Exclusive Theatre
Direction : Sodaemun Station Line 5 Exit 6

It's still raining when we finished our meals. But we have to go now as we still have place to go. By hook or by crook we need to reach this place before 4.30pm. We are going to watch theatre. Yehaaa!!! Yes...theatre. Your eyes won't lie to you. For the first time ever, we are gonna watch theatre...Hangeul theatre. Fanta stick musical. Faham ke kitorang ni?? Buat-buat paham sudah.

 

Tapi time ni lagilah sadis. Dahlah hujan...sesat barat pulak tu. Ntah mana-mana je aku pegi. Mula-mula kitorang pegi teater yang dekat dengan Deuksugang Palace tu...tapi agassi yang kat kaunter tu kata bukan kat situ. Dia suruh kami tempat lain. Aku pun dah tak ingat kat mana...yang aku tau ada dua tiga kali kami pusing tempat sama. Baik-baik perut kenyang, terus rasa lapar balik. Nak naik hangin pun ada. Time tu plak kaki dah start sakit. Kasut yang aku pakai tapak nipis. Lagilah jadi 'ajinomoto' dalam drama aku arini kan. Tanya orang pun...diorang tak tau. Last-last ni nasib baik la ada jumpa agassi ni tolong kitorang. Rupa-rupanya dah tak jauh pun dari tempat kitorang tu.

 

NH Kyunghyang Art Hill located at Sodaemun Station Line 5 Exit 6! Rupanya tempat tu memang dekat giler dengan exit subway tu. Keluar je Exit 6 tu terus pandang kanan. Dah nampak bangunan tu. Tapi pelik betul...apsal aku tak nampak eik. Rasanya dah turun station yang betul dah tadi. Sampai kat situ dah naik lencun. Serabai betol! Masuk dalam tu kena turun eskalator sebab teater tu letaknya kat 2nd floor. Musical tu aku dah booked online masa kat Malaysia lagi. Just show the booking confirmation at counter, nanti dia akan bagi tiket. Harga masa tu KRW42,000 dan dia caj credit card.

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Sujebi 수제비 Insadong

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Sambungan from here

 

Location : Sujebi restaurant

Day of operation : Monday to Sunday - Closed during holidays

Operation hour : 11.30 am - 9.30 pm

Direction : Angguk Station Exit 6. Go straight about 100m and turn left. Pass by Ssamziegil. After passed by pharmacy SudoYakguk, walk into Insadong 10-gil road on the left. Walk about 20m and the signboard to the restaurant can be seen on the right across Korean Traditional House '인사동 수체비'

 

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Actually it is not so hard to find this restaurant if you alert with the signage (or maybe know how to read hangeul). Tapi kitorang tiga empat kali gak pusing-pusing kat lorong tu sebab tak nampak signage kedai.

Yang dalam kotak merah tu la nama kedainya, yang kami tak perasan

When see above signage...dah senang. Just follow the direction. Masuk je lorong-lorong tu.

By the time sampai, orang memang tengah ramai (Gambar takde sebab dah lapar and malas nak keluarkan kamera hujan-hujan camni). Lunch hour kan. Tapi nasib baik ada satu meja yang memang cun-cun untuk 2 orang baru je kosong. Tu rezeki namanya :D

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A Notes to Myself

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Last week during seminar, I discover something interesting which I never thought about. Though it's a shame to share it here but I think it is something new and useful to everyone. As someone who works and studies in accounting field (even now!), it's quite embarassing to only realize about it just right that time.

 

I know the equation but I not even once have deep thought to apply it straight into life. Hahahaaa...how ignorent I am! I know I am that kind of person...and now I know how bad my ignorent is.

 

Yes, you are right madam! We cannot control the fixed cost. My lecturer said,

whether you like it or not, you still have to pay for it. We cannot avoid it. A rental, loans and so on. But...you can control the variables costs. That...you can reduce your commitment. You can enjoy your life!

Think into that...what kind of variable cost I have? Hahahaa...
Not so much...
Never mind...
I will work for my dream!
Yeayyy!!! Fighting!!!
여러분도 파이팅!



 

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Sepiring IOI City Mall

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Hai laaa...lamanya tak masuk sini. Rindu lak rasa nak membebel sorang-sorang. Kali ni nak cerita pasal makan plak...walaupun entry pasal Spring Trip aritu tu pun tak start lagi. Dok ada lagi kat draft tu. Saja je nak peram lama-lama bagi busuk :B

 

Ni kejadian hari semalam di mana tetiba datang last minute idea nak makan kat Sepiring. Ye...Sepiring nama restaurant tu. Takde dua tiga piring...satu sahaja titik!

 

Sepiring ni letaknya di IOI City Mall berdepan dengan District 21 kat level L1 tu dan bersebelahan dengan ice rink. So bolehlah cuci-cuci mata sambil makan. So senang je nak cari kedai ni. Asyik makan Hansik je...arini kita back to root ok! Sebenarnya ni kali kedua aku makan kat sini. 

Sepiring Uniquely Malaysia offers an exciting menu of traditional Malaysian meals in a contemporary style, ranging from its signature Nyonya Nasi Ulam with Ayam Percik and Nasi Lemak with Rendang Ayam Kunyit, to its scrumptious Nyonya Laksa and Spicy Smoked Beef Pasta, to its homemade Yam Cake, Penang Rojak and BBQ Chicken and Grilled Cheese Toast. 

Source : Google

Disebabkan baru dua kali makan kat sini, so recommendation pun berdasarkan apa yang aku pernah makan dan ikut selera aku je la. Lain orang lain seleranya. Itu hak masing-masing...takde sapa nak halang.

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Spring di 'Kampung' Lagi!!!

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On 28th April, I fly back to Korea with hope to enjoy spring. Even though some said that this year spring bloom earlier than expected, as the ticket has been bought few months before...nothing I can do. So...PIC and me fly with hope that there is still saki baki spring left. It's a short trip of 5D4N, with very tight budget hahahaa...Just to satisfy ourselves and get an intro of spring. 

 

As usual, after settle all the immigration process we heading to convenience store to reload T-Money card. This time I am using AREX to downtown Seoul. Like I said earlier, this is a budget trip and therefore we choose everything that cheap and save our pocket. Agak jauh gak la nak pegi AREX ni, but it is cheap! murah so no problem. Time ni kat platform tak ramai orang. Sempatlah snap sana snap sini macam for timer. Padahal ni kali ketiga aku datang Korea tapi tak pernah amik gambar kat Incheon Airport. Sadis!

Officiate new bag. Hikhikk...world has to know! lols

We will stay at Euljiro 3-ga. I'll review the guesthouse in separate entry later on.

 

Taknak  buang masa, lepas check in je terus pergi Bukchon Hanok Village. Pegi lagi!!!! Hahaaa..aku tak puas hati pegi last trip tak dapat cari 8 photo spots tu. Tapi rasa tak sedap hati gak sebab time ni titik-titik hujan pun turun. Renyai sangat pun tak...lebat sangat pun tak. Tapi basah gak la kalau redah je. Direction leh refer kat previous entry di sini

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Namsan Guesthouse 3

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Finally our thirteenth days story of SK has come to an end. Thank God...we manage to make it happen. Even though some places had to drop off from the itinerary, but still I get to cover Seoul-Busan-Jeju successfully (of course with a little bit drama).

I would like to review the last guesthouse we stayed during our last three day of the trip, which is Namsan Guesthouse 3. Located at Myeongdong area, it is just a perfect place to stay during our visit to Korea.

Direction :

Source : Namsan GH's website

Room Rate :

Refer to the website

Advantage(s) :

• Located at the 'heart' of Seoul City Centre
• 10 minutes walking to the cable car station of Namsan Tower
• Nearby to airport bus location
• Walking distance to Namdaemun Market

Review of Room :

I booked twin room for 2 nights :-

• Equipped with TV, Free Wi-Fi, Shower Room, Small Towel, Toiletries  
• The space is limited
• Room and toilet is clean
• Easy access to the Myeongdong Shopping Area - hari2 boleh shopping
• Less hilly compared to the another Namsan Guesthouses' building
• Price a bit high - not a big deal as the location is strategic
• Had elevator to room - don't have to climb stairs with heavy luggage

Recommendation :

Recommended to stay if price is not a big issue. Except for the price and room size, everything is almost perfect.

I forgot to capture some photos of the room. But it is just the same as in their website. More information here

Till then...안녕

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Day 13 : Last Day of My Autumn Trip

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5th November 2014...today is our last day at Korea. After spending twelve days, this trip is finally getting to the end. We wake up early in the morning to pack everything into luggage. Check out is at 11.00am and before that we need to go to Namdaemun to do last minute shopping. There's still few things need to buy...padan muka sama aku sebab tak beli souvenir awal-awal.
 

Flight at 4.25pm, so we still have few hours before heading to airport. I walk around at Myeongdong but didn't buy anything. Mission failed! Then, we take subway to Heohyeon Station Exit 5 for Namdaemun Market. Since it is early in the morning, the area still quiet. Not so many people around the place.

At 12.00pm we take our luggage stored at the guesthouse's office. Hasil tangkapan dimasukkan ke dalam beg. Ampunnn...bertambahlah berat beg yang nak diusung tu nanti. Nak cari kat mana airport bus tu satu hal. Nasib baiklah aku dah cari siap-siap direction.

Information :

Airport bus fare : KRW10,000

Direction : Walk down straight from Namsan GH3. Turn right to the alley opposite 7-11. Walk straight till the end of the alley and cross the road. Walk to the right a few metres and there will be Ahjussi waiting for you :)
 

Tak lama pun tunggu bus...bus dah sampai. Bus fare bayar kat Ahjussi Driver tu. An hour later, we reach Incheon International Airport. Tiba-tiba rasa sedih pula nak balik. Settle all the immigration process, we explore the airport, get into the souvenir shop, restaurant, look for surau (jauh giler surau dia. Tapi ok lah...)...until they called-off for departure.

We safely landed at KLIA on 9.30pm. 25 minutes earlier than expected time arrival. Thank God! I will cherish this 13 days memory forever. First time touring around Korea...katenya. KL-Seoul-Busan-Jeju-Seoul-KL. I really appreciate the experiences. To all my travel buddies, thank you for everything. I would like to apologize for the huru-hara, kesilapan dan kekhilafan sepanjang trip ni. Thank you for being my travel buddies. You know who you are, right 친구!

Goodbye Seoul...Goodbye Korea

Till we meet again...

안녕...

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Day 12 : Everland

Location : Everland
Date : 4th November 2014

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We left guesthouse early in the morning, around 7.15am. Why??? Because we are going to Everland. Horayyy!!! ㅋㅋㅋ~ The journey itself will take about one and a half hour till two hours. Added with the time that people are rushing to work. 

Information :

Operating hour : Vary by month

Entrance fee : Foreigners can download the discount coupon here

Direction : We take route by subway till Jamsil Station Exit 6. Walk to the left few metres and cross the road. Do not cross until the end of the junction. The bus stop is at the middle of the road. Take bus no. 5700. More information here

9.01am...It is still early but look at the queue! Most of them are local. Somehow I wonder...are they not working? Are the kids not going to school? Hurmmm...on the other side I really impress on how successful their domestic tourism. I am working in tourism line and I really hope one day I can see our domestic tourism boost as much as Korea tourism industry.

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Day 11 : N Seoul Tower

Location : N Seoul Tower
Date : 3rd November 2014

안녕...

Back from Nami Island, we hang around Myeongdeong for a while. Hahaha...rasa macam tak lengkap lak kalau sehari tak singgah Myeongdeong. Padahal bukan beli apa. Just sightseeing...

Our next destination is N Seoul Tower or Namsan Tower. 

Information :

Cable car ticket : KRW8,000 (Currently, the price increase to KRW8,500 for return ticket)

Operating hour : All year around from 10.00am to 11.00pm

Direction : Myeongdeong St Exit 3. Facing 7-11, go straight until Pacific Hotel. In front of Pacific Hotel, take right junction and go straight until stairs to cable car station on the right.

Actually, from cable car station visitors can opt for walking up till the tower instead of riding cable car. Review from other travelers said the view along the away up to tower is nice but hilly (from the stairs, cross the road and take a path to go up). But definitely, we take the easier way hahhaaa...ride the cable car. Tapi aku punya bijak pandai pegi beli ticket for one way je. Haaa...sadis. 

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Day 11 : Autumn in Nami Island

Location : Nami Island
Date : 3nd November 2014

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The most anticipated place to go during this trip is --------> Nami Island. It's not that I've never been there but the time is just not right. This time I really hope it works. Looking at surrounding...the feel is there. Let's pictures tell everything.

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