Mr & Missy in Korea Day 14 (29 May 2013)

My last day in Korea T.T

We met at Sinchon only around 10 am to give me enough time to pack everything.  Then, we walked over to Slow Garden for brunch.  It's actually just 5 minute walk away form Yonsei's SK Global House and 3 minute walk away from Ewha Women University's back gate.  If you are in the area, you should consider going there! I love the cozy, comfortable atmosphere and food there was great!!!

Some selfies while waiting for our brunch

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 13 (28 May 2013)

Rainy weather continued :(

Oh well, what to do? We gotta do what we gotta do! I was determined to find all the photo spots in Bukchon Hanok Village today haha Bukchon refers to the area between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace featuring well-preserved traditional Korean Hanok houses. During the Joseon era, this village was populated by royal family members and aristocrats. Today, it is a popular spot for shooting films and TV dramas (Personal Taste, 2Days1Night).

Relying on the "Pleasant Tour of Seoul on Foot" Map (courtesy of Seoul City), we started our walk from Exit 3 of Anguk Station, Line 3. 

http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&art_id=58509&lang=en&m=0004004004001&p=04

Tada! We found our first spot! It offers a very nice view of the Changdeokgung Palace.

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 12 (27 May 2013)

As our flight back to Seoul is at 8:40 am, we wanted to be at the airport by 8 am.  So we checked out from our hotel at 7 am.  We stayed very near to the airport but we had to look for a gas station to refill the Mini's tank. When we collected the car, it was with full tank so we had to return it in the same condition. Plus, we had to drop of the car to the car rental company's parking lot.  They would need to check everything was fine with the car before they send us to the airport with shuttle bus. Yeah, so that was why we needed to set out about 1 hour earlier. Plus, its easier to get lost inside a city than on a expressway right?  

Saying bye to our Mini of 72 hours

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 9 (24 May 2013)

SUPER EXCITED to be finally touring JEJU ISLAND!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOOOOOOO

We left December Hotel around 8:30 am. Since the hotel was located in the central location of Jeju City, there was no problem with getting a cab to the airport. It was pretty near that cab fare was just 2,000-3,000 Won only. 

We had to take a shuttle bus from the airport to the car rental company's parking lot. As we we were walking to the shuttle bus, we saw cameramen getting ready to film at the airport! I wanted to stay around and see which celebrities will be filming but Mister reminded me about our packed schedule to see Jeju :( And I so very reluctantly got on to the shuttle bus which brought us to the parking lot of the KT Car Rental.

Mister was confirming our reservation and making payment. Did I mention that he booked a MINI COOPER for us??!!! I WAS HAPPY EXCITED AMAZED RESTLESS ECSTATIC EUPHORIC haha you get the idea. 

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 8 (23 May 2013)

We only met at 11am at Sinchon Subway station. We had such a late start today because we would be leaving for Jeju with 7:55pm flight and I needed to pack ALL my belongings, check out of my guesthouse and leave all my luggage at the reception before starting my day. 

Thursday is Mister's fast food day.  He is pretty strict with eating junk food so he allowed himself to eat fast food just ONCE a week.  As there is no Taco Bell in Singapore and he loves Mexican food, we had our lunch there.  I love my cheese quesadilla! 

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 7 (22 May 2013)

Mister came to Sinchon Station around 10:30am to bring me to his hostel so that we could eat lunch together. I planned to edit our trip photos and arrange them in chronological order while he attends his afternoon classes 1-3pm.

Along the road to SK Global House

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 6 (21 May 2013)

Since we couldn't take our Hanbok photos the day before, we had to go back to the Korean Tourism Organization at M plaza Level 5.  We reached there around 1030am and didn't have to wait long for our turn.  Each group is given 10 minutes to take photos. 

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 5 (20 May 2013)

The next day was Monday and Mister had to attend classes till 1pm. He came over to Sinchon Station around 1:15pm to meet me for lunch.  Since it was a bit warm, we decided to try cold noodles (Naeng Myeon  냉면) and dumpling (mandu 만두 )! 

Noodle in ice-cold water! Perfect summer food haha :D 

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 4 (19 May 2013)

Thanks to our Hanok owner, we knew we needed to change our bus ticket so we checked out from Seonunjae Inn pretty early, around 730 am.  Since we have to go back to Jeonju to take our shuttle bus back to Seoul, we left our luggage at the Seonunjae Inn. Of course, we remembered to take pictures at our beautiful Hanok before we left.

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 3 (18 May 2013)

Thanks to Korea's efforts to promote tourism, there is a free shuttle bus to Jeonju for foreigners - http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1797480 . Since there is only one bus per day, we need to book early though. I met Mister at Sinchon Subway station at 7:15am as the bus would depart at 8am from Donghwa Duty Free parking lot.  Donghwa Duty Free parking lot is just 1-2 min walk away from the exit 6 of Gwanhwamun Station (Line 5). 

Since I will be staying in Jeonju for one night, I checked out of my room and left my luggage at the guesthouse's reception counter.

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 2 (17 May 2013)

I met Mister at Sinchon Subway at 7:30am since we planned to go to Nami Island and the Garden of the Morning Calm. Such an early start! So I just had a simple breakfast of Korean strawberries and yogurt. Strawberries were pretty sweet and not too sour!

Mr & Missy in Korea Day 1 (16 May 2013)

I was a bit unsure about flying with China Eastern Airline as I have never heard of it and didn't know many people who have flied with China Eastern Airline.  But to my surprise, it departed from Changi Airport Terminal 3!  

Third Trip to My Favorite City "Seoul"

For about 6 months, from mid Nov 2013 to mid May 2013, things weren't going very well for me and I really needed a break.  And when Mister suggested that I visit him (he is an exchange student at the Yonsei University Seoul for one semester), I immediately agreed and started planning to go to Korea!

I was there for 14 days from 16 May 2013 to 29 May 2013. And that's one of the reasons why I haven't been blogging :D But I did upload a few photos on Instragram (@missynandar) during the trip!

Instragram Hashtags for my trip photos

A Journey to the K land! Day 7 Part 2 - 8 Feb 2013

After we left the Garden of the Morning Calm with 1:00pm Circle Tour Bus, I felt so warm and cozy inside the bus which had a heater. I even fell asleep for a few minute! Haha

Gapyeong Circle Tour Bus Schedule 

5,000 Won for an all-day pass bus ticket

A Journey to the K land! Day 7 Part 1 - 8 Feb 2013

I had beef & seaweed porridge for breakfast to help me recover faster from this terrible flu! 

A Journey to the K land! Day 6 - 7 Feb 2013

It's official that I had a flu! My runny nose was like a tap. I lost my voice. My throat hurt and even swallowing saliva was so painful. Strong wind didn't help either.  We decided to cancel our day trip to Mt. Seoraksan and just hang around the area.  We had porridge for breakfast and just walked around in Myeong Dong, doing cosmetics shopping till 12 noon. 

After dropping off our purchases in our room, we then headed out to Dongmyo Station on Line 6. There was a E-Mart and we wanted to buy sticker wall papers. We had our lunch there too!

We had to pass by Cheonggyecheon stream while walking to E-Mart. It is located at the basement of the "Lotte Castle" condominium.

A Journey to the K land! Day 5 - 6 Feb 2013

We left our place only around 9:30am today as I wasn't feeling so great. We had breakfast and walked around Myeong Dong till 10:30am when M Plaza opened.  M Plaza housed a Korean Tourism Organization which offers free rental of Hanbok (Traditional dress) for us to take photos.  But we had to make reservations and we didn't want to waste our time by having to wait. That's why we rushed there as soon as the doors were opened at 10:30am. We can rent Hanbok, hair accessory and a pair of shoes for 10 min. 

A Journey to the K land! Day 4 Part 2 - 5 Feb 2013

After lunch, it was already around 2pm and we took the subway back from Suwon to Yongsan where the famous Dragon Hill Jjimjilbang is. If you are wondering what Jjimjilbang is, it is a gender-segregated bathhouse in Korea. There are women only floors and men only floors and in such areas, its common to see people walking around naked! Plus, you are not supposed to wear anything in the shower area. There are also unisex areas where both males and females can hang out together. From Yongsan subway station, come out from exit 1. After you leave the train station building, turn right and cross the street. You will see Dragon Hill right beside "My Wedding Hall Buffet".

 This Dragon Hill is particularly famous because several Korean dramas and variety shows were filmed here.

A Journey to the K land! Day 4 Part 1 - 5 Feb 2013

2,000 Won Kimbab breakfast before heading to Suwon

A Journey to the K land! Day 3 - 4 Feb 2013

It snowed yesterday from 4pm till very late into the night. So when we left our place, we were greeted with a view of the winter wonderland!