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Seoul Serviced residences in Seoul
Posted: Tue April 21, 2009 06:03 PM UTC
Hello all,

me and my boyfriend are traveling to South Korea for the first time Aug 28 - Sept 21. We would like to stay in a serviced residence, but we can't decide between Han Residences and Hyundai Residences. Both offer a really low price for the duration of our stay (23 nights; both are about €600-700 per person) and we were wondering what the catch is.
If any of you has any experience with either one of these (I've read all the reviews on Tripadvisor and Asiarooms (+ numerous others) already, but still :)) or has any useful tips on specific serviced residences in Seoul or just in general, we'd be really grateful.

Also, do you think it's better to stay in Seoul, buy a rail pass for 10 days and travel around, returning to Seoul each time, or move to a different city every time? We have this dilemma because we'll be traveling from Europe with huge bags because we'll be staying for almost a month, so we're not sure whether moving all the stuff around all the time is a good idea.

Thank you for all your help!
- Teja & Sebastian
OctoberSkies
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Seoul Accomodation in Hongik Area??
Posted: Mon April 20, 2009 07:29 PM UTC
Hi
My Daughter and her friend are travelling to Seoul for 2 weeks at the end of August/beggining of September.
She would like to stay in the Hongik area, preferably in a hotel. twin room ensuite(a must!)- as they are on a budget price has to be good too!
Main reason for stay in area is the nightlife - so she wants to be able to get "home" easily at night.
Is there anywhere else (within walking distance) she could stay?
The other alternative is staying in Hongik a few nights and elsewhere rest of time - suggestions welcome!
I have tried to look on internet but prices for each place vary so much from site to site!
(I have decided to stay at Yims Hotel in Insa Dong area - as it is cheap and central - she would stay too if it were easy to get back from Hongik)
Any ideas??
pkhrjhdh
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Seoul Where I can buy Lotree BB cream?
Posted: Tue March 31, 2009 01:07 PM UTC
Hello?

I would like to know where I can buy Lotree BB cream in Seoul. My friend just came back, but she couldn't find the shop. Is it popular BB cream?

Thanks
tistra
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Seoul jimjilbang in chungmuro area
Posted: Sat March 21, 2009 02:58 AM UTC
Hi, I will be traveling to Korea and staying in Seoul International Youth Hostel this April. I would like to try the Jimjilbang near the area, any good recommendation? By the way, are there etiquettes in jimjilbang or hot bath that I should observe? I would like to try both sauna and hot bath if possible. Thanks
achikat
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Seoul Skin food & Etude
Posted: Tue March 17, 2009 03:57 PM UTC
How can I buy a wholesale price or discount ~30% for Etude & Skin food?
pandola
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Seoul Loooking for somewhere to stay in seoul
Posted: Tue March 17, 2009 02:15 PM UTC
Hi
After spending a wonderful 2 weeks in Seoul/Gyeongju last July I will be travelling to S Korea for almost 3 weeks in September this year.

1) I am planning to meet a friend and possibly share accomodation with her for 1st week - so I am looking for somewhere to stay that is cheap, has internet in room, own bathroom and use of washer/dryer. (so far I have found Hotel Biz in Myeon-dong - any one been there?)

2) My husband will fly out for 2nd and 3rd week and we are thinking of going on the Korail/Aju - CROSS COUNTRY TOURS --- Seoul / Gyeongju / Busan / Jeju (5D/4N)(Rail/flightHotel only) has anyone done this???
( http://www.ajutours.co.kr/tours/KoreaRail.htm )

3) We then intend to visit a friend in Gongju then go to Songnisan National Park for a couple of days - my husband thinks it will be ok even though I only know a limited amount of Korean!!!(No- he does not speak any at all!!) again has anyone been there and know of any cheap accomodation!(bear in mind i am 49years old!!)

4) For the last 2 nights we will stay at the Lotte Hotel Seoul - (i won 2 nights stay in a comp) - so at least i will get a rest before the long flight home!!!

I would be most grateful for any advice on the above!
pkhrjhdh
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Seoul yeogwan or innbak to recommend?
Posted: Wed March 4, 2009 10:14 AM UTC
Going with a group of my schoolmates to Korea for the first time during end of April to early May (26apr-3may'09).

Hope to get some recommendation in some reasonably priced stay, esp those homestay that is within the affordable range of 60,000won (US$20-40).

We are going free and easy, will be good to get some tips on where the must gos are in Korea.

Thanks in advance! :)
rockykrc
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Seoul What to wear to Korea in mid March?
Posted: Sat February 28, 2009 01:09 PM UTC
I will be leaving for korea for a week on Mar 16, so I want to know roughly what clothes should i bring??? I will be going to jeju, seoul, mt sorak...

I am planning to bring lots of leggings and tights and long shirts, dresses with jackets... is it ok?

Roughly how much should I bring if I just want to buy accessories and stuff?
huiyipink
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Seoul Art Supplies (Stretcher Bars and Canvas)
Posted: Wed February 25, 2009 10:10 AM UTC
I am looking for stretcher bars and canvas to stretch my own canvases. Any ideas where I could get those supplies? Thanks.
katekorroch
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Seoul What to do in Seoul in 4 days
Posted: Wed February 18, 2009 06:55 AM UTC
hi VT fellows

I & my husband will be visiting Seoul from 25-29 March. Can you help us with suggestions:

1. How is the weather at that time, still very cold (which will decide how much clothes we have to pack)

2. We only intend to spend time sight - seeing in Seoul (no subburb tour), so what would be most interesting to see.

3. Shopping: we heard of some major shopping areas, but need a little more experiences from you ( esp in the markets).

4. We are thinking of spend some time to go to the Yeoju Premium Outlet. Is it really less expensive and worth the time travelling there ( I guess it's about 1.5hr by bus there).

Thank you so so much for your help.
mcao1
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Seoul Housing for three weeks in Seoul during summer 2009
Posted: Tue February 17, 2009 03:12 PM UTC
Hallo!

I will participate in a language program at Yonsei University in August of this year. I am not very happy with their housing options. That is why I want to organize housing on my own. I am looking for a room in a shared flat or something similar. I am used to shared flats and I would prefer to live with someone of my age (I am 29). It should be at a convenient location to Yonsei and central Seoul. ANy suggestions? How much would it cost? In Tokyo I used the services of an agency named Sakura House who organises rooms for foreigners. Is there maybe something similar in Seoul?

Thanks!
Claude2255
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Seoul 6 hours in Seoul
Posted: Mon February 16, 2009 08:32 PM UTC
Hi guys,
could you tell me if it makes sense to visit the city, if we are landing at 2pm and departing at 8pm? What's the quickest way to go downtown and how long does it take? It will be on Sunday in August, should we count in a traffic jam or is it usually ok?
Thanks a lot, cheers, Ivana and Martin
xivi
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Seoul Direction from Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel to Namsan Park Hotel
Posted: Thu February 5, 2009 05:33 AM UTC
Hi Guys,

Does anyone know the direction from Millennium Seoul Hilton hotel 395, 5-ga, Namdaemun-ro, Chung-gu, Seoul, South Korea 100-676
TO Nam #72-8,NAMSAN PARK HOTEL 72-8 Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul?

Can anyone please give me some guidance eg. left 50m, right 10m etc.

Kind Regards,
Ndy
Ndy080808
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Seoul Stopover in Seoul
Posted: Tue February 3, 2009 04:36 AM UTC
I'm flying from New Zealand to London with an Overnight stopover in Seoul, and was just wondering what there is to do in Seoul?

We fly into Seoul at approx 8pm in May, and fly out again at about midday the next day.

PS. I know nothing about Seoul =)
babyblue88
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Seoul Family travel to Korea
Posted: Tue February 3, 2009 01:15 AM UTC
My family of 4, one son being adopted from Korea and 13 years old, will be traveling to Korea in August. I can not find a tour but I think we will use General Tours, FreeStyle Travel, throught the AAA, (American Automobile Association). We want to see some of the usual things but not all tourist attractions. We like the outdoors and hope to do some hiking.
Looks like we will spend a 3 or 4 days in Seoul, and the last two days visiting Jeju Island. The middle of the suggested tour goes to Busan/Gyeongju but we aren'r really interested in the temples. Maybe a cruise around Hallyeo Maritime National Park.
I am looking for advise on where to go, what to see and traveling tips, because this is our first big trip, such as how to pack light.
Thanks!!
Mark
markdouglas
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Seoul shopping for electronics in seoul
Posted: Mon January 26, 2009 07:16 PM UTC
where is the best place to buy a penax k20d digital camera at and the best price and laptops and xbox 360. i need to know the best price on them and where to get them at thanks.
armybra4life
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Seoul Shopping in Seoul --> what sizes are available?
Posted: Sun January 25, 2009 11:23 PM UTC
Hi,

I feel the sudden urge for shopping - but I'm wondering whether I should rather wait until I am in Seoul. I'm planning to go there in a couple of weeks, visit my boyfriend, so I will have loads of time on hand - but is it easy to get suitable clothes for me? I heard that korean girls are tall, but pretty slim and slender. I'm 177cm tall, of normal weight - and in Europe I always have the problem that shirts are too short for me, both sleeves and around the waist. Plus I like the style of some korean girls - I also heard that longish shirts are quite en vouge? Is that true? I actually don't trust my bf's judgement too much, he does not really have an eye for that ;)
Ah, and do you have any idea about the price range? Let's say, compared to Europe or the US?
Thanks a lot :)

Cheers, ianchen
Ianchen
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Seoul explore and making new friends
Posted: Sat January 24, 2009 04:41 PM UTC
24 Jan 09. I've just got here to seoul to explore but with having hard time speaking korean it seems impossible to make friends around here.I really love it here and I hope to host an event soon.
Where should I go to socialize in seoul.
keahi
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Seoul From Seoul to Hokkaido??
Posted: Mon January 5, 2009 05:03 AM UTC
Dear all,

Any idea how to get from seoul to hokkaido?
Watz the cheapest & easiest way?

Thank you in advance...
oozzzzzz
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Seoul Guesthouse
Posted: Thu January 1, 2009 12:16 PM UTC
Has anyone had experience staying in Yeha Guesthouse? http://www.yehadoye.com/US/guest/guest_index.jsp

I cant seem to find any reviews online.

Thanks!
kairena
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Seoul Transportation From Incheon Airport to Jamsil Station
Posted: Fri December 26, 2008 05:07 PM UTC
hi all,

i will arrived incheon airport on a sunday 10pm, any idea what is the cheapest mode of transport to get to Jamsil Station.
oozzzzzz
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Seoul looking for a place to crash during a long layover in Seoul
Posted: Thu December 18, 2008 08:42 AM UTC
I've got a eleven hour layover (Asiana Air from Bangkok to Seattle) in Seoul and would like to know if anyone would have any suggestions on where I could find a clean cheap hotel room to crash at while I wait for my next flight back to Seattle. Is it posssible to do this without a big hassel going through customs. Does anyone know if there is possibly a hotel in the airport. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg
salmbach
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Seoul Seoul to Tiajin, China by boat
Posted: Wed December 17, 2008 12:17 AM UTC
Hi there,

i read online that you can actually take a slow boat in a 24 hours ride from Seoul to Tiajin. I have a few question regarding this

1) Is it still possible to do this trip now?
2) Is this the cheapest way to travel to china from seoul? My end destination is beijing. i understand its another 3 hours train from tiajin. How much is the total cost for the boat ride and also the train ride?
3) I am holding a malaysian passport and i need a visa to enter China. Can i do my visa upon arrival at Tiajin border?

Regards
kenningst
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Seoul ski resort bus/lift ticket packages
Posted: Tue December 16, 2008 01:27 AM UTC
Last year there were package deals to travel to almost all the ski resorts from seoul. You could get your round trip bus fair and lift ticket for around 50,000won. There was a website that listed all the times and destinations. I can't find that site this year. Anybody know anything about these ski packages?
mosesmoses
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Seoul Bus from Incheon Int. Airport with Baggage
Posted: Sun December 14, 2008 05:50 PM UTC
Hey

I have to take Bus Number 6011 from the Incheon Int Airport, I would like to know what buses are like regarding luggage- carrying facilities .Is there special compartments for suitcases, underneath in the luggage bays or if I have to carry it on board the bus, etc . I am travelling with a suitcase (20 K) and a small backpack.

Thanks :)
peluche35
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Seoul Packing tips for December
Posted: Thu December 4, 2008 12:43 PM UTC
I will be travelling to Seoul right after Christmas. How should my packing go in terms of winter wear (cap, ear muffs etc)?
Hobbes28
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Seoul Airport Transit Tour
Posted: Wed November 26, 2008 09:15 AM UTC
In mid-Jan 09 I will arrive Seoul 0530, and wait til 1530 for transfer to Cairo. I would like to join the airport transit tour (http://transit.freedom.co.kr/)but it seems that it is offered til Dec 2008. My questions:

1. Any possibility to have it in 2009? I will take another flight if there is no such tour.
2. As my next destination if Egypt, I wonder if I really need a down jacket for Jan in Seoul?

Thank you.
Poling
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Seoul American Dollars
Posted: Tue November 25, 2008 10:59 AM UTC
Hey

Ive got one more question please :x

Are american dollars widely accepted in Seoul, like in the markets or korean designer stores or is Won strictly only accepted?
Soomie
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Seoul VAT or tax free?Urgent plz
Posted: Tue November 25, 2008 10:54 AM UTC
Hey,

I just wanted to know if there is VAT included in items you buy in Seoul, like in Korean Designers or international Designer boutiques or in just average stores, that you can get back at the airport like you would do in the UK?

I would really appreciate a prompt feedback

Thaaank you
Soomie
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Seoul Looking for South Korea Baseball Cap
Posted: Tue November 25, 2008 10:07 AM UTC
We're visiting Seoul and have been searching all over for a baseball cap for a South Korean team.
Where can I look one.
Thank you
seoulbaseballcap
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