Tuesday 6 November 2012
Monday 5 November 2012
korea Free and easy (Jeju) : yeha and Tae Gong gak
Accommodations in Jeju. I stay in guest houses. I prefer the cozy environment which you can't find in hotel. and because the price is more economical.  |
| Yeha Room |
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| Yeha Information counter |
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| Yeha Breakfast, Pantry and computer area |
Yeha Guesthouse, stayed in November 2010.
It is located near to the airport and shopping district. Can take a taxi to the guest house.
The room was a bit small.
The room has a electric heat blanket which keeps you warm when you are on the bed. So you will be freezing once you are out of bed, especially when you are bathing.
They have quite a big pantry. The people staying in the guest house are young and they have tours which you can join.
The bread and eggs are provided but have to cook it yourself. They have a stove and fully equipped kitchen.
The computer area can get a big crowded as there are a lot of people using it at night.
Tae Gong Gak is located one hour bus ride from Gimpo Airport.
The reception is filled with drawings and writings from previous customers. Is quite interesting to just stand there and read what people have written.
I preferably Tae Gong Gak so I stayed there in 2010 and when I revisited Jeju in 2011.
The merlion gift we brought for Sylvia, the owner of the guest house during our second visit. I left my cable in the guest house and she send it back to me in Singapore without requesting me to pay for anything. Wonderful lady.
She is a fantastic host, always there to answer our every single question.
She made detailed guides to each locations. For example, we wanted to eat Korean BBQ pork, she recommended us a restaurant and she gave us instructions through a series of photos of important things to look out for. She showed us how to get to supermarket, wet market and also the waterfall.It is so hard to get lose your way with such detailed instructions.
We booked a taxi tour with her because price is reasonable. The taxi tour is catered to each individual needs. As she have a collection of photos of various locations so I can actually choose and decide which are the sights I want to visit and she will liaise with the taxi driver.
Our rooms. The heating system is the traditional Korean style. The floor is heated up and the whole room feel warm and cosy.
There is slight difference in the design of this room but I do like the simple and elegant feel of the room.
The breakfast consist of cerals, breads, instant noodles and fresh fruits. There are various beverages available too.There is a TV, toaster and microwave.
The guesthouse has a small tangerine farm. If you visit it at the right time, you can harvest some tangerine for your personal enjoyment.
Just cross the road after you exit the guest house and you will see this pretty little bridge.
Beautiful Jeju..
Sunday 4 November 2012
korea Free and easy (Jeju) : Seoul to Jeju
I visited Korea twice in 2010 and 2011, one was a trip with my friend and the second was to accompany my parents. Both free and easy.
Seoul Incheon airport
We saw 2pm
the airport has a service that you can mail a postcard home for free. We mailed it to ourselves and we found it in our mailbox when we came home from Korea,
drinks.. with secret garden lead actor and actress..
Chrysanthemaus display at Gimpo airport.
There are convenience stores and eateries at both airport for you to grab a bit if did not enjoy the food on the airplane.
Just follow the signs to take the train to Gimpo domestic airport . It was quite easy to navigate with all the signs. We had to buy a card (something like our ezlink card which I bought along for the trip).
Top and gdragon at the entrance of the gantry. :D
Chrysanthemaus display at Gimpo airport.
We flew by eastarjet as it was cheapest and there are a lot of timings available.
book early for cheaper flights
Pretty and cute plane.
For Tae Gong Gak, we took the hotel Limousine. Just follow instructions by the owner.
For Yeha, just take a cab from the airport as it is located quite near to the airport.
shall compare the two guest house later.
Some people prefer to sleep. I prefer to enjoy sceney and take photos during bus ride.
The place to take the bus for the return journey to Gimpo Airport
Thursday 1 November 2012
Taipei free and easy : Day 3 shopping eating and night market
zhongshan underground shopping street.中山地下街
nothing interesting..
Shopping at Wu fen Pu at Houshanpi station
五分埔
I bought a few dresses but I find them a bit too short, maybe taiwanese are petite.
Took a cab to Taipei 101 and tried out that Ding Tai Fung.
think it taste better than singapore
Taipei 101
We walked around 15-20 mins from Taipei 101 before reaching /Tong Hua street night market(Lin Jiang street night market)
To me, is like the other night markets.. Not a must visit place.
Lots of food and is very crowded. They are also shops selling clothes and stationary.
Quite a lot of things to see and it catered to the younger generation.
Awfullychocolate from singapore at shida.
Evans burger at Shida market
recommended by 食尚玩家
To me, it is so so only. Rather leave my stomach for the interesting street food at the night market.
Cute cakes
We love to visit hypermart when we are overseas as they do sell local snacks and food stuffs eaten by locals and not just tourist. It opened till midnight. choose one near to our hotel as we need to take a cab back. We walked from a train station, stopping by a night market before arriving at the supermarket.
Shopping!
Contact lens are cheaper in taiwan, can just get from any optical shop.
Bought a lot of Oral B stuff because they were having some promotions.
Taiwan mAgazines are definitely cheaper
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