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TSstimix
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May 9 2011, 04:38 PM
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From Google translate..The 1st words = Spring Myeongdong & 2nd Myeongdong.
meaning Spring in Myeondong kua? can be winter in Myeondong too..
Myeongdong is right in the heart of Seoul. No sure any other Myeondong other than Seoul. I stayed stone throw away in between Myeondong & Namdaemun.. Every morning will be at Namdaemun & every nite at Myeondong haha
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TSstimix
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May 9 2011, 04:58 PM
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So many lor..just check the link to those innostels in Seoul. Mine is ~ 200M from nearest MRT both Namdaemun & Myeongdong MRT QUOTE(mkaz @ May 9 2011, 04:44 PM) ^ which guesthouse ?? near to lrt ??
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TSstimix
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May 9 2011, 06:01 PM
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Namsan Park hotel...very near to both MyeongDong & Namdaemun MRT stations and within walking distance to both district + Namsan Park Cable car
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TSstimix
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May 10 2011, 07:17 AM
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The roaming is only once, unless you call back & ask to cancel. Once activated, your nxt destination will be automatic. That's why your Thailand is automatic haha
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TSstimix
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May 10 2011, 12:14 PM
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Not only money. Even wetaher also no good..That's the peak of summer mth
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TSstimix
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May 10 2011, 05:22 PM
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Hmnnn probably bcosall my Maxis & DIGI no problem roaming there QUOTE(zstan @ May 10 2011, 04:50 PM) Erm I go so many countries only korea no signal. Maybe digi prepaid don't cover until there.
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TSstimix
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May 10 2011, 10:18 PM
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Just roaming and I seldom use wan except if my boss call...so far lucky only few not important call which I rejected & sms them instead. SMS only cost ~ RM1 per msg Call, need to check respective service providers. Normally they hv promo wan~ RM2.50 to RM5 per min QUOTE(sfwong1 @ May 10 2011, 09:45 PM) i wonder how much it cost to roam like that? i heard its expensive can reach rm1k++?
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TSstimix
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May 13 2011, 07:07 AM
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AAX pricing is abit more expensive than normal AA. QUOTE(fcuk90 @ May 13 2011, 12:20 AM) buy online is cheaper . rm10 for the meal ?@@
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TSstimix
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May 13 2011, 09:41 AM
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No matter in our currency or foreign currency, they still print-out the same value-lah..No matter you pay id AUD, Won or RM, The amt is still the same.
The only diff is AAX food is more expensive than AA for sure. Nasi Lemak Pak Nasir = RM10 via AA is selling ~ RM18 in AAX (Online booking pricing. If on the spot much more than this), If you want to pay in AUD or Won, just request them you're paying using AUD/Won & etc
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TSstimix
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May 13 2011, 10:05 AM
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Lotte World also having their Duty free in addition to the Myeondong wan which I din enter. Nothing much there..mostly similar to what ever duty free products you can find in the airport..perfume, luxury clothing & etc... Can see but kenot touch.. However if you're rich no problem
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TSstimix
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May 13 2011, 10:25 AM
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For sure-lah there will be additional charges..i.e admin charges (Refewr to their rate schedule in theri website) + the diff of the new ticket price & your old wan
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TSstimix
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May 13 2011, 10:18 PM
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Bcos AA schedule mah..U reach there already 9pm. All duty free close at 9:30pm..Once you out from immigration already 9:30pm all closed liao.
And on the way back, UNLESS you enter departure hall much earlier let say b4 8pm, atleast you hv xtra 1.5hrs of shopping there.. Otherwise..If you reach after 9:30pm..another bye bye liao..all closed
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TSstimix
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May 16 2011, 11:58 AM
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For Backpacking style & also attractions & also MRT routes & etc, just goto pg1. There are lotsa cheap hotels recommended if you just read backwards or even find some of the budget innostels as per link on pg1.
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TSstimix
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May 19 2011, 02:54 PM
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Sigboard not to worry. All comes wth English just below every korean words. Communication yes abit difficult but certain area such as Myeondong & even hotels, the receptionist & Sale girls are able to speak mandarin. Well, if you use hokkien (or lesser mandarin) to speak to those Korean sellers, they can understand abit as well bcos lotsa similar sounding hokkien words in Korean..such as their counting system for eg..for payment ..let say 12,000 won..they pronouned it Sip yee bang .....similar hor....like a mix hakka-hokkien..  ..Hokkien Chap ji bang. learn abit of Korean should be OK. QUOTE(kc182 @ May 19 2011, 01:56 PM) Hi im travelling to seoul next week with my family. We did not book a tour. Just wanted to go free and easy. My concern is language / sign boards / transport. I heard that there are limited english signs and most koreans do not know english. we only know mandarin and english. any advise on travelling, ordering food and bargaining during shopping .etc ?? how do 1 overcome the language barrier....
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TSstimix
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May 19 2011, 06:38 PM
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Funny..Only citibank ATM working...I'm not sure about others but I failed to withdraw using my Maybank ATM..sigh.
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TSstimix
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May 20 2011, 09:05 AM
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Up to you. since you're no longer in winter mth 7 even spring. If you can stand Fraser hill without sweater & even CH without sweater during daytime should be OK. QUOTE(blue blue @ May 20 2011, 08:41 AM) No one can answer me? 
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TSstimix
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May 20 2011, 06:28 PM
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I did activate my Oversea Maybank Withdrawal & I tried 2 banks at Dongdaemun i.e Citibank & Standard Chartered...All failed QUOTE(rsralf @ May 20 2011, 01:33 PM) to use maybank atm, you need to activate for withdrawal in korea prior going there (call to maybank & inform the period of your travelling to Korea so they activate it for you) . if you don't activate it, then you won't be able to withdraw. You can withdraw at the atm machine with "global atm" sign.. easy to find in Myeongdong area.. 3G phone will be able to do roaming here.. but please turn off your data roaming function to prevent incurring high cost..
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TSstimix
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May 21 2011, 01:19 AM
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Banks always having bad rate.. Goto those Money changers in town. Suprisingly Wawasan at mid Valley dun really qoute good Won..Goto those fronting Bkt bintang Plaza, Wisma Atria, or even inside Ikano (Opposite Uncle Lim for better Won. Otherwise, change to US$ 1st & thereafter get marginally better rate at incheon airport QUOTE(fcuk90 @ May 21 2011, 01:03 AM) where is preferred ? bank ?
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TSstimix
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May 21 2011, 10:28 AM
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Refer to Wawasan-lah...Currently they are selling at 2.86 http://www.wawasanmoneychanger.com.my/exchangeRates.aspHowever on Korean won, they are not the cheapest. From my survey, you can get atleast RM2.83 if you change ~ Ikano, Atria, & Bkt bintang area. BTW, Market rate as per Bank Negara latest is at RM2.78. http://www.bnm.gov.my/statistics/exchangerates.php it's impossible getting this rate. Wth RM2.83 as the best benchmark Today, If you convert to US$ 1st & thereafter to Korean won, you will be getting slighty better at RM2.80-2.81 at Seoul..well..just a small token haha QUOTE(fcuk90 @ May 21 2011, 01:22 AM) yeah ,lucky i gt usd at me now , i will try to see see , cz i now at kelantan . can give some benchmark rate ?2.8 or 2.9?
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TSstimix
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May 21 2011, 03:36 PM
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Yes probably.
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