I'm in Busan now..it's windy over here. Those who's gonna come here for this month should really bring some windbreaker or sweater. I'm freezing at night. lol.
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 May 21 2011, 07:31 AM
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May 21 2011, 10:20 AM
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Now money changer also very smart. they withhold their USD. selling at limited amount.
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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.asp However 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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May 21 2011, 02:11 PM
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if i book my own hotel and hire those 1-day van, is it cheaper than take ground tour? not sure if u guys noe wad i mean. 8person by the way.
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May 21 2011, 03:36 PM
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Yes probably.
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May 21 2011, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ May 21 2011, 10:28 AM) Refer to Wawasan-lah...Currently they are selling at 2.86 got 2.8 rate at kota bharu kelantan , maybank very exp (2.94)http://www.wawasanmoneychanger.com.my/exchangeRates.asp However 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 but the trader have nt much , just manage to change 190k won  |
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May 21 2011, 07:39 PM
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Wah Kelantan rate better than KL...
 BTW, are you looking at selling rate or buying rate  QUOTE(fcuk90 @ May 21 2011, 07:26 PM) got 2.8 rate at kota bharu kelantan , maybank very exp (2.94) but the trader have nt much , just manage to change 190k won |
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May 21 2011, 07:41 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ May 21 2011, 07:39 PM) Wah Kelantan rate better than KL... buying rate definitely . BTW, are you looking at selling rate or buying rate but ttoo bad the seller left nt much , i asked my mum where to get cheap rate , mostly the ppl at here change at there  |
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May 21 2011, 07:57 PM
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haha you wrong liao lor...When you buy Korean Won, you suppose to look at Selling rate & not buying rate. Buying rate is when you come back from Korea & want to convert back to RM.
If buying rate in Kelantan ~ RM2.80, probably the selling rate there can be as high as RM2.95.  QUOTE(fcuk90 @ May 21 2011, 07:41 PM) buying rate definitely . but ttoo bad the seller left nt much , i asked my mum where to get cheap rate , mostly the ppl at here change at there |
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May 21 2011, 08:25 PM
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better RM-USD-WON or RM-WON??
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May 21 2011, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ May 21 2011, 07:57 PM) haha you wrong liao lor...When you buy Korean Won, you suppose to look at Selling rate & not buying rate. Buying rate is when you come back from Korea & want to convert back to RM. haha confuse d .If buying rate in Kelantan ~ RM2.80, probably the selling rate there can be as high as RM2.95. 2molo flight to kl need to change some more . |
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May 21 2011, 08:30 PM
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not confusing..just need to understand how it works..the more you go oversea, the more you learn..Don't change at M'sian airport for sure..super duper lousy rate
QUOTE(fcuk90 @ May 21 2011, 08:27 PM) haha confuse d . 2molo flight to kl need to change some more . Added on May 21, 2011, 8:32 pmDepending on you. bcos the margin you gain from converting to US4 & thereafter won is small...Well probably you gain ~ RM20-RM30 on every RM1000 the most by doing this way.. QUOTE(mkaz @ May 21 2011, 08:25 PM) better RM-USD-WON or RM-WON?? This post has been edited by stimix: May 21 2011, 08:32 PM |
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May 21 2011, 08:36 PM
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i m going seoul on monday , reach there at night , still able to rent phone?
gt the answer .24hour open . plan to rent 2 iphone . so easy to contact each other since we have 8 ppl here This post has been edited by fcuk90: May 21 2011, 08:39 PM |
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May 21 2011, 10:32 PM
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fcuk90, taking ground tour or backpacking?
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May 21 2011, 10:37 PM
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^backpacking .
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May 22 2011, 09:13 AM
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QUOTE(J_Vansen_S @ May 14 2011, 02:28 AM) Hi guys my korean friend will be in July.. I am looking for a cheap airticket to be in SK in July.. So he can bring me to some special only korean local knowing places..haha..Ill be going on a backpacker trip alone to Korea this mid July; Need some info while I'm in the process of planning my itinerary 1. I need to be connected 24/7, where can I rent a phone with unlimited 3G data surfing using the iPhone? Mainly use for navigation n informing family of my whereabouts. 2. I have 6 days: shud I head out of Seoul to other towns? If so, which town would u highly recommend? 3. Is traveling alone in Korea generally safe for a female? 4. Also is bus & transportation an issue? English signs available? How do u guys navigate ur way in Korea? I heard that street names r all in Korean? No English letters? Lastly; anyone going mid of July backpacking too? Don't mind a travel buddy Cheers Anyone know anyway got good budget price air tix to Korea? Budget not more than RM1.5k.. or RM1k even better.. Really so nice for such long duration in a country alone?!...Wonder how much i have to spent for a month in Korea. |
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May 22 2011, 03:48 PM
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anybody going to be in korea for like a month or so and wanna rent phone ? i'm back in malaysia till end of year and since i am using prepaid i am worry that my line will get cut off if not active
 " so i wanna rent my korean phone to trustworthy ppl ~ u get cheaper rate~ and confirm number and i can make sure my line is alive lol ..plus u cant rent phone if u dun have credit card so er..this deal work for those without one?  pm me lol tq ~ p/s; prefer those with longer trip cuz if like a week or so its more good deal if u rent there~ |
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May 22 2011, 04:30 PM
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hi guys,
I got two Seoul City pass - T money to let go. any1 interested ? check my thread : http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1887945 |
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May 22 2011, 07:19 PM
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In seoul now, nice weather....not hot not that cold
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May 23 2011, 10:59 AM
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QUOTE(fcuk90 @ May 21 2011, 10:37 PM) ^backpacking . wah backpack 8 ppl so fun.! i wanna try that too with my friends while im still young,better not to miss this moments travel around without worry with bunch of friendsQUOTE(dinodog_Jr @ May 22 2011, 09:13 AM) my korean friend will be in July.. I am looking for a cheap airticket to be in SK in July.. So he can bring me to some special only korean local knowing places..haha.. yeah i can imagine spending 1 whole mth alone there just by visiting around with a friend knowing staying there is even better.Anyone know anyway got good budget price air tix to Korea? Budget not more than RM1.5k.. or RM1k even better.. Really so nice for such long duration in a country alone?!...Wonder how much i have to spent for a month in Korea. |
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