Sunday, June 21, 2015

Seoul, South Korea 7 Days Invasion

Hola guys, it's been a while since my last update. Travelling always make me happy by spending money on experience than material things. First time going to Seoul, the main purpose still going for Ultra Music Festival 2015. Always dream about it, here we go!

Tips to prepare before to Seoul:
1) Passport
2) Pen to fill up the immigration form
3) Mask - in case you are paranoid about Mers (in fact no one wear mask in Seoul, specially the local. Not as serious as what reported by media. Just avoid visiting hospital. Remember Mers is not airborne.
4) Extra Money- Emergency use, basically RM2500 for 7 days is more than enough. In case you want to do shopping, bring more.

New experience:
1) Carry your own trash bag while you travel. It is kind of hard to find trash can in Seoul. The environment is extra clean.
2) Avoid taking train during peak hour, it's amazingly PACK.
3) Safety is consider GOOD.
4) 90% of the place provide you free WIFI. Imagine I walk on the street, WIFI is available.
5) If you plan to buy sim card, get it once you touch down Airport. Their convenience store seldom sell sim card.
6) It's hard for foreigner to grab a taxi, cause most of them don't speak English. Choose ORANGE cab rather than silver or black one. Reason cheaper, make sure driver using metre.

Suggested Itinerary: (All area can be reach by train and taxi)
Day 1: Check in Nox Hotel, Gangnam and go around Garosugil. Lots of amazing cafe line up in the street.


Day 2; Lotte World
Day 3: Ultra Music Festival 1, after party at Octagon (6th Best in Asia Club)

Day 4: Ultra Music Festival 2, after party at Octagon
Day 5: Dongdaemun (Lotte Fittin, A/PM, Doota) amazing shopping mall selling street wear. Don't miss the 20000 led flower evening time at Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
Day 6: Buchon Hanok Village, Ehwa Women Uni, Hongik University (Cat's Cafe and Sheep Cafe is here) -Myeongdong (best place to grab your cosmetic products)
Day 7: Pack and go to Incheon Airport.