Alien Card.

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it’s true, we foreigners are known as aliens here.

the Alien Registration Card is probably the most troublesome thing you have to do being a student here. it is actually a card where you need to get to report to the government saying that you’ll be here for more than 90 days. if I am not mistaken, you still have to get it done even if you’re here for a term. but oh well, it’ll only take a day.

directions to Seoul Immigration Office : you’ll have to stop by at Omokgyo station 오목교역 and take exit 7. walk straight for about 10 -15minutes you’ll see a big junction with two roads but keep to your lane and turn right. and walk a little then your will see the Seoul Immigration Office on your left.

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the view of the beautiful Hangang (Han River) from the railway. Continue reading “Alien Card.” →

The Korean Army.

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just 2 days ago I went all the way up North (less than 100km away from North Korea) to visit one of my childhood Korean friend who’s in the army right now. the National Service here takes about 22months to complete and all I know is that it’s really a daunting task for even macho men. but only after you’ve completed the army, you’re a true man here.

they say that it makes all women and men fair by women having to give birth and men having to go to the army here. hahahaha.

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found a way to transform my cutesy hairband into a hippie bandana =D. Continue reading “The Korean Army.” →

9 Berries is a hidden GEM.

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I kind of did a breif review on 9 Berries Frozen Yoghurt Ice Cream but here’s the more comeplete one. because I think it’s completely under rated and I believe just ONE TRY, and you’ll be back there again. and trust me, the walk is 100% WORTHY.

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this is KL City Walk’s entrance. just drop by Pavilion/KLCC and take that overhead bridge that connects both Pavilion and KLCC and it’s in the middle of it. =D. you’ll see it. Continue reading “9 Berries is a hidden GEM.” →

[Seoul] Namsan Hanok Village VS Bukchon Hanok Village

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from my 3 months worth of research on WHERE TO GO in Korea, I wanted to visit a historical place, and then I found out about Namsangol Hanok Village 남산골한옥마을 or just Namsan Hanok Village; the more commercialized Hanok village located in the heart of Seoul. but as I searched, I found out that Bukchon Hanok Village 복촌한옥마을, also the place where “Personal Taste” was filmed (yes with Lee Minho in it! <3) , is such a gem. located nearby to each other (near as in taxi trip near), I’ve decided to save time and only go to one. I picked Bukchon.

we got off at Anguk  station안국역 as directed (Anguk Station, Exit 2, walk 300m straight. do not ask for directions they will lead you somewhere else D=.) from the website and got lost =(. we then asked the locals and they recommended us to take a cab (do note that I have a Korean friend with me to do the asking =D) because it’s pretty far. we then got off at Namsan Hanok Village. I think it is because it’s much more commercialized and they thought us tourists were talking about Namsan’s one as they probably didn’t catch our words clearly D=.

since we were first timers, we didn’t know and went in straight to find that it’s actually Namsan Hanok Village! but because we paid the expensive taxi fare already(only take a cab if you have no choice, or have no time!) we did not want to waste it so we went in for a slight stroll! =D.

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the parking lot. it was late November and there weren’t many autumn trees left. and there were abundant here! hence the picture. =D. Continue reading “[Seoul] Namsan Hanok Village VS Bukchon Hanok Village” →

[Seoul] Ewha Womans Univ. 이대 and Sinchon 신촌.

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E-dae/ I-dae stands for Ewha Woman’s Univ. something like a shortcut name for it. Ewha Woman’s University is a very popular all-girl univ. and the shops near by sells clothes, food, etc. at the most reasonable prices; prices students can afford. and from what Natalie told me, shopping for clothes in E-dae is the cheapest.

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E-dae is right next to Sinchon, where Yonsei Univ. (the most beautiful Univ IMO) is. =D. walking distance, because I walked all the way from E-dae to Sinchon. about 1-2km walk. Continue reading “[Seoul] Ewha Womans Univ. 이대 and Sinchon 신촌.” →

[Korea] eating RAW OCTOPUS. (Sannakji 산낙지)

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this was one of the things I had in my list before going to Korea, TO TRY THOSE MOVING RAW OCTOPUS. and on my last day in Korea, we went to a shop (it’s a 24hours shop!) with live octopus living on the tanks outside for breakfast!

at first, everybody will think it is GROSS. but, it is not disgusting. really. in fact, it tastes great! a very very good snack. a snack because it doesn’t fill you.

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K FOOD REVIEW!

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it doesn’t matter if you think that I am “one of those drama addict”. =P. I just love everything korean ; the oh so glorious food!

my mom always complain that korean food is really pricey and all. but the thing is, it’s really worth every penny. as long as you do not eat it so (so so so) often =X. as for those who wants to eat korean food in a more reasonable price and yet tastes good. the mini korean restaurant near popular bookstore is one good place. next, there’s also one called sam sam at Pavilion that is really not bad. =D.

for this trip, I went for San Nae Deul over at Taman Dagang (right next to Galaxy Ampang, in front of those condo’s).

my perfect view of the very salivating food. they used a charcoal (probably reusable, the meat doesn’t stick on the charcoal or anything much) for… some good reason. Peter told me it is to bring out the strong fragrant of the juicy meat, and I guess it’s more environmental friendly, too? ah, not sure. =X. Continue reading “K FOOD REVIEW!” →