NUS Gang in Korea Day 1 (28 March 2015)

Wow back to Korea for the 4th time and many people kept asking me why I go there so many times! Trust me, I wonder about it too :D  The land of K-Pop, cosmetics, fashion and of course, some of the best tasting and healthiest food around!

As I have blogged before about my Korea trips, I requested Mister to be my guest writer, for a change in tone & perception. So here we go!

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We departed Singapore at 9pm the night before and reached Incehon Int'l Airport at 730am with a short transit in between at Ho Chi Minh City.  

At Changi Airport, just before our departure

The moment we stepped out from the plane, we already started feeling cold! The end of March usually signals the beginning of Spring but it definitely felt more like winter!

After passing through customs, we had a driver waiting for us to take us to our AirBnb accommodation which was just fantastic. It was so cozy with a living room and a full kitchen!

Our cozy little place in Yeongdeungpo

Phnom Penh Days (19, 20, 21, 22 Dec 2014)

Day 3 - 19 Dec

We only reached Phnom Penh around 2pm and were joined by a new tour guide.  I guess he heard the rumbling noises from our tummies as he immediately brought us to enjoy a late lunch at 230pm :D After a quick lunch, we started our Palace tour. At 330pm, it was pretty warm to be walking around. Fortunately for us, there were several shady places for us to seek shelter.  Its superb location on the bank of Tonle Sap River & Mekong river also ensured constant breeze to cool us down. 

Throne Hall (primary audience hall of the King, used for coronations & other official state functions) was the highlight as we could get a glimpse inside to witness the grandeur - trademark of any royal events.  Other notable buildings include pavilion to hold banquets, waiting room for the King before he mounts an elephant, repository to house royal regalia & presents from other heads of state.

Angkor City served as the capital of Cambodia till the 15th century.  Only after the defeat by Siam / Thailand, Phnom Penh became the new capital for Khmer Kingdom.  This current royal palace was constructed over a century ago to serve as an official residence of the royal family.