We were going to the 'countryside' of Seoul to do strawberry picking! Was looking very forward to it! And because of the strawberry picking, I needed to make rearrangement of the itinerary a few times, and can only finalised the details at the very last minute, which is totally not my style lah. But dont worry, I've got the name card of the farm that I went, which should help those who are keen to go on their own as currently, there is not a lot of information online, or not in english.
I'm quite OCD when it comes to itinerary planning; will check and double check to make sure no waste of time by more efficient travelling around, all my tickets are booked on the right dates etc. And I probably cant tahan if I dont have an itinerary planned for my trips. Having said that, I would change the itinerary on a daily basis, coz too 'ambitious' so will need to sacrifice some items.. very old liao, cannot chiong like last time. Keke
Starting the day with a good ginseng chicken!
Koryeo Samgyetang (고려삼계탕)
Address: Seoul, Jung-gu, Seosomun-dong 55-3
Subway: Cityhall, Exit 10
Direction: Go straight for about 100m. It is located at the first alleyway on the right.
Anguk/Insadong
Started a brand new day in search for Hanjeongsik! Heh, too much influence from the drama, da chang jin lah.. keke
Hanjeongsik is a full-course Korean meal with an array of savory side dishes. The most lavish of hanjeongsik traditional originated with the banquets served in the royal palaces or the homes of aristocrats.
Jirisan Restaurant (지리산)
Address: 서울특별시 종로구 인사동14길 30 (30, Insadong 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
Subway: Anguk, Exit 6
Direction: Go straight 100m and turn left at the intersection. Walk along Insadong-gil Road and turn left onto Insadong 14-gil. Go 120m to the end of the alleyway and turn left. Jirisan is 30m ahead on the right.
The restaurant was not that difficult to find. Once you exit the station, walk in the direction of Insadong's walking street where you can find lotza Korea souvenirs such as keychains, magnets etc. And turn left into Insadong 14-gil, a small alley on your left.
Hongdae/Sinchon/Ehwa
A youngster area where you can find cats/dogs cafes, Hongik University, Trick Eye Museum, Hello Kitty cafe and of coz, shopping!
This time round, we decided to visit Trick Eye Museum + Ice Gallery (in the same building). There's a 20% discount coupon from Korea Tourism Organisation. Click
here to print the coupon vouchers; there are also discount coupons for Wifi Router, Alive Musuem etc, so dont forget to check it out! =)
Trick Eye Musuem + Ice Gallery
357-1, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul Seogyo Plaza Basement 2
서울특별시 마포구 홍익로3길 20 (서교동)
Subway: Hongik Univ Station, Exit 9
Ticket: 12000 Won (after discount)
I'm back from Korea this week AND we went back to work the next day, even though we slept at 3plus am. Crazy or not?
Before I start sharing my another so-packed-so-not achievable itinerary (including myself =p), I will share about my first airbnb experience. Overall, good and bad. *Shrugged*
