Lotte World 롯데월드

I've known Lotte World because of the drama Stairway to Heaven led by Kwon Sang Woo , Choi Ji Woo & Kim Tae Hee. Since then I included it in my Seoul Bucket list . Filming drama on it really has a big impact on SK's tourism.. I think so... Aside from that if the weather isn't in your favour you can still go out and enjoy, Lotte World is the best place to go. Since it has indoor  and outdoor Theme Park. So instead of sobbing and waiting for the rain to stop in your hotels you can go here and enjoy.

Yeouido Strip (여의도)

Yeouido Park

Every time I'm in the Land of the Morning Calm, I prefer staying around Yeouido even though it's a bit far from the tourist area.

It is Seoul's Financial & Business district (aka Manhattan of Seoul), counterpart of Ayala, Makati in PH. Maybe that is why it feels like I'm home. It is surrounded by Han River. It can be reach by Subway station - Yeouido Line 5, National Assembly & Saetgang, which are both Line 9 (these are only the Stations that I've tried).

Short Trip to Jeju Island Part 1

October 25 2011, My first time to experience the cold Autumn season... After our 6 hour long flight from Singapore to Incheon International Airport, we run towards Gimpo Domestic Airport via Airport Express for our flight to Jeju, via Asiana Airlines. So worried because we might miss our flight.

Luckily we arrived at the domestic airport on time.

Oops, before checking in to Jeju, took a quick shots of the Chrysanthemum Festival at Gimpo Airport.

Flower Bear

Welcome to Jeju Island!!!!!

Jeju Island is known as a honeymoon destination. So don't be surprised to see a lot of couples walking on the island, very sweet and .... ^^*

It is a self governing province in Korea. It is the smallest province in the Country. It is 1hour via plane from Gimpo Domestic Airport. It can also be reach by cruises, ferry but it will take longer hours. A lot of Korean drama filming were shot here. Like Secret Garden, Princess Hours, All In, Dae Jangeum and a lot more.

It is a volcanic island surrounded by sea. You can see a lot of different shaped rocks formed like dragons, dolphins and other creatures you can imagine along the sea shores. They say that it was made by volcanic eruptions hundreds years ago. Everything was nature made attractions.

Museum Day: War Memorial of Korea 전쟁기념관

After Lee Samsung Museum, we went to War Memorial since it's in the same Subway Line. Time is very precious when travelling so better target areas that are close to each other on the same day. Well that's how I arranged my itinerary.

There are different exhibits in the Museum, but I was not able to see everything. I have only visited the outdoor exhibit, where the fighter planes, tanks, military equipment and other war memorabilia are displayed. 

I'm a fan of War movies, that's why I enjoyed my time here. I grew up hearing stories about war from my grandfather, seeing this beyond what I used to imagine was remarkable but somehow sad and a terrifying event. 

Never Never Land... Everland

Peter Pan pops up in my mind first every time I visit a Theme Park. It brings back a lot of my childhood memories when I see the rides and hear all the scream from fun and laughter. It makes me feel like a child again. Its a nostalgia.

In South Korea, Everland is one of their famous park, which I failed to try on my first visit in 2010. That I made sure I'll be going this time.

It is located in the outskirt of Seoul, about 1.5 hour ride, in my case because our hotel is in Yeouido which is a bit far in Gangnam, where we took the shuttle bus to the resort. Directions at Blog's last part.

Once you Exit #10 of Gangnam Subway Station, there are a series of bus stop which may confused you which is which. Look for this Shop, photo below which is front of the Bus Stop for Bus 5002. There is also a Krispy Kreme which you can buy snacks before for the long ride.

WHO.A.U Shop Near 5002 Bus Stop

5002 Bus Stop 

1st Shop of Coffee Prince 커피 프린스

The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince_092010

Who would not know this famous Korean Drama "The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince"? People of all ages, all over Asia & even in European Countries have fell in love with this series. I even bought a DVD so that I can watch it whenever I feel like rewinding my favorite episodes.

Number one on my itinerary list during my first landing in Seoul, is to visit the coffee shop filming location. Have to see it in my own eyes to satisfy my K-Drama cravings....

Locating the place is not that hard, but it's quite far from the Subway Station (Hongik University/ Hongdae Station). But you won't find it tiring, because as you find your way to the cafe, you will surely enjoy the cute shops/ boutiques along the way and you may end up taking photos of it or even buying stuffs sold from the shops, though its a bit pricey... Too sad, I wasn't able to take photos, because it was raining at that time.