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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. […]

Jongmyo Shrine – Final Rest of Joseon Royalties

The guide at the palace has definitely set the bar for Korean guides. I have high expectations for the guide at the final resting place of the glorious Joseon Empire Kings and Queens. My guide is a Korean lady and the size of this English tour group was around 8 people. Hai…. No more exclusivity. She […]

Changdeokgung – Joseon Tribute to Nature

My plan was to visit Jongmyo early in the morning before moving onto Changdeokgung (Palace) since it is further away from the station. Unfortunately, the plan had to be abandoned. Jongmyo Shrine was only accessible via guided tours and the earliest English tour available was at 2.5 hrs later at 2pm. So I brought my tickets and head back […]

Reminiscence of Joseon Empire

Having done almost everything that modern day Seoul can offer, I reasoned it will be great to reserve the entire day to explore the grand re-constructed remains of the Joseon Empire and understand the culture and way of life of Koreans during the time of the old kingdom. The Joseon Empire founded Taejo Yi Seong-gye after the overthrow of […]

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 […]

Morning Hike Up Mount Nam-san

Having slept to my heart desire at the neighbourhood bath house. I was all ready to start the day with a hike up Mt. Nam-san. Nam-sam is a symbolic mountain located at the heart of Seoul. Although it is not as high as other surrounding mountains, Mt. Namsan is very popular as both a tourist attraction as […]

Jimjilbang – The Neighbourhood Bath House

There is a mysteriously looking building perched on top of along flight of stairs in the Itaewon neighbourhood. It looks like a temple but the actual content inside proofs to be not as holy. It is the traditional Korean bathhouse, or jimjilbang and offers the Korean community and the general public a place to spend time with family […]

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 […]

Seoul Sporty Sunday!

Clubbing ended late last night at around 5am in the morning. The clubbing scene in Seoul is starting later and later and I was really surprised to be the first customers to a popular club at 2.30am in the morning! We relunctantly woke up at around 12pm and make a quick dash for breakfast before […]

Club Night – Painting Seoul Red

After a good nap, we set off at 6pm Seoul time for dinner and coffee. Raymond brought me to this fantastic BBQ restaurant in the itaewon neighbourhood with silver alien like structures hovering right on top of a red hot flaming core. The purpose of these silver pipes are to suck off smoke and fumes produced […]

Seoul Visit to the Doctor

I realised that I am one customer that travel insurance can never profit from. Looking back at all my previous holidays, I have always managed to make claims one way or another. My claims used to be mostly damaged luggages but on recent trips I am beginning to make medical claims either for myself or my […]

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