Itaewon – Unexpected Treasures
Have explored almost all of Seoul over the last few days, Itaewon is the most exotic place in the cosmopolitan city to me. Majority of expats or immigrants find solace in its accommodating nature. They chose to set up their homes there where they can be tucked comfortably in an foreign enclave away from the main korean community. […]
Namdaemun Market – Home to Korean Aunties
I am so freaking hungry from my morning hike up Nam-san that my first priority at Namdaemun Market was to find a good restaurant, rest my feet and replenish my energy. I chanced upon a small eatery that was crowded with people! Based on typical Singaporean mentality, so many people – the food must be good. So […]
Samcheong-dong: An Unwilling Artsy Detour
Both Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine were amazing but that was the max that I would dedicate to history for the day.I was heading to Samcheong-dong, an art belt in Seoul for its famous art galleries accompanied by my new found Philippines friend (whom I have unfortunately forgotten his name). I actually preferred to do my sightseeing alone […]
Seoul Shopping – Malls, Malls, Malls!
We headed out to Coex Mall early in the morning as Raymond needs to meet a friend there. Given that the Coex is a pretty far flung location from the rest of the shopping malls. It’s really a great opportunity to clear it off my itinerary. We took a bus before changing the subway to Samseong Station. Its good […]
Apgujeong – Ladies Shopping & Dining Paradise
I was late for dinner yet again….. I must have been a lousy guest with bad judgement of travelling time to Raymond. We met up at Hyundai Departmental Store entrance to in Agpujeong. It was only during conversations along the streets of Agpujeong later that I realised that the word ‘Hyundai’ have been pronounced wrongly […]
