a lot of pork and chicken also lar. beef is normally more expensive so not so easy to mistake

anyone been to the yeoju premium outlet? mind to tell more about brands they sell there and the pricing?

Just want to double confirm again. I know Korea money changer does not accept RM. Any banks in Korea accept RM?? I think unker stimix mentioned this once but can't find the post anymore.

I booked with Namsan Guesthouse not hotel. From the review, Namsan is quite ok. The staff can speak English. But I will update from time to time 

Just got back from Seoul i stayed 7 nights in this guest house. IMO, it's just great for a cheap and nice place to stay. It's clean, receptionist is friendly, my gf said they are handsome bunch. LOL. But get ready for their ultimate small toilet. you can barely move when u bathe and dump You must wait 20 minutes after a person showers to take yours because their water heater system needs time to boil the water.

Anyway, the weather is getting hotter day by day. Night is still cold though, less than 10 Celsius consistently. Had the best adventure and also an eye opener to me and my friends. What happen was (in short summary);

You really have lost tours. Heheheheh!!

Japanese or Korean are effficient unlike Malaysian. We are way back behind them. Need to run faster to reach that level 


1. I walked out of the train and realized i left my bag at the compartment above the seat. A little too late

since the doors are closed and left! Thanks to two very pretty girl who works in the train station helped me to track the bag, within less than 20 minutes, their colleague at the next 3 stations managed to find it and sends it back over. SUPER EFFICIENT!! She even told me do not worry about it, go sight seeing first and later come back to take the bag (which i did), kept telling me the bag is in safe hands.

2. My friend lost his camera while taking a cab from Nami Island port to Gapyeong MRT station, only realized it went missing when we reached Hyehwa (1 hour and 45 minutes away) ! Lost hope on it though, but end up decided to make a police report. Made a police report there, end up 6 of them helped him to track down the cab driver (thankfully we managed to remember the cab's number plate). And then TaddAAAaa, They found the cab driver in 30 minutes time! Also arranged for us to meet up with the driver. So my friend agreed to pay the driver W100,000 (about RM 280.00) to send it to us at the police station in an hour time. Within 2 and a half hours he got back his camera haha...SUPER EFFICIENT AND UNBELIEVABLE!

As for me i lost (almost) 3 things during my trip to Seoul;

1. My bag as mentioned above.
2. My umbrella, left it at Jamsil.
3. My gf  , she left with the train without me. Luckily we managed to SMS or else i sure kena hamtam kau kau by her liao.

Overall, had a lot of fun there. Didn't buy things though because very expensive ler.

p/s: Free and Easy is the way to go guys! Oh yah, found out most phones can be use there as long as u have 3G function. Off your data but ON 3G service you're good to go.

yes..i've changed some RM in Korea before.. if im correct should be Woori Bank.. not KEB or Hana Bank. 

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Added on April 17, 2012, 10:18 pmHow much is the exchange rates??

Going to Korea for 7 days on 1st of November with my GF..
Currently considering taking package with 12fly..

12fly provided 7days package only if going to Jeju island..
Is Jeju island worth or a must to pay a visit? What's special around there?
I doesn't really want to go Jeju and considering to grab 5 days 4 nights package to Korea..
Then the balance of the days travel by self hanging around at Seoul with GF, by the time reach to airport will be easier..

Or will it be better if skip taking the tour, travel self with GF by taking train/cab?

Please advice me... 

on 3G oni can surf the net ??
no charge ar ?? 

My personal experience, i don't really like to take tour. Wasting time, the food they provide sucks, stops at stores/tourist shops and no freedom in terms of timing plus only limited of time you can spend in a place. Also, they will bring you to unnecessary place to visit. Up to you though coz you don't need to worry on the hotel and transport since they can provide for u If you and your gf don't mind walking and taking trains a alot, i suggest you go free and easy in Seoul. You can go Jeju Island if you want to sight seeing. Maximum 2 days there bored liao. I've spent 7 nights in Seoul still now enough for me
The train, cab and bus are very convenient. I took the train a lot. You have plenty of time to do some research on where to stay (book a guest house for cheaper stay, clean and nice as well), where to go (everywhere are easily to go with their subways) and what to eat! (which the tours do not bring you to).
On 3G you can roam only. Off your data and just ON you mobile network with 3G service. Then you're able to call or SMS. Most phones when they Off the data they will automatically go into 2G network instead of 3G. Surf net you can use Wifi

My personal experience, i don't really like to take tour. Wasting time, the food they provide sucks, stops at stores/tourist shops and no freedom in terms of timing plus only limited of time you can spend in a place. Also, they will bring you to unnecessary place to visit. Up to you though coz you don't need to worry on the hotel and transport since they can provide for u If you and your gf don't mind walking and taking trains a alot, i suggest you go free and easy in Seoul. You can go Jeju Island if you want to sight seeing. Maximum 2 days there bored liao. I've spent 7 nights in Seoul still now enough for me

The train, cab and bus are very convenient. I took the train a lot. You have plenty of time to do some research on where to stay (book a guest house for cheaper stay, clean and nice as well), where to go (everywhere are easily to go with their subways) and what to eat! (which the tours do not bring you to).
On 3G you can roam only. Off your data and just ON you mobile network with 3G service. Then you're able to call or SMS. Most phones when they Off the data they will automatically go into 2G network instead of 3G. Surf net you can use Wifi

Can I just ask you abt international roaming. I am using Nokia HP. Nothing fancy. No 3G whatsoever. Can I use this phone in Korea for international calls or sms to Malaysia?? I am using Celcom. I don't want to surfing internet whatsoever. I can do it in the guesthouse. I just need to call or sms my family in Malaysia.

On 3G you can roam only. Off your data and just ON you mobile network with 3G service. Then you're able to call or SMS. Most phones when they Off the data they will automatically go into 2G network instead of 3G. Surf net you can use Wifi

hw much u spent on ur whole trip?? cz sometimes own free n ez cost more kekeke.. bt sometimes tour they provide nice meal (those better agency.. of cz wif higher price. lolz). yea i agree i dun like to go to some tourist shops n limit our time in one place. do u haf any communication n food probs over there? which domestic flight u take to jeju?

Totally agreed with you, I always opt for for free and easy if can.

I also just came back from Korea (yesterday), and this round I opt for tour guide cause worry their language, but so far quite happy with everything (food and accommodation) of course it come with the price

How much do you spend? if go with free and easy?

My personal experience, i don't really like to take tour. Wasting time, the food they provide sucks, stops at stores/tourist shops and no freedom in terms of timing plus only limited of time you can spend in a place. Also, they will bring you to unnecessary place to visit. Up to you though coz you don't need to worry on the hotel and transport since they can provide for u If you and your gf don't mind walking and taking trains a alot, i suggest you go free and easy in Seoul. You can go Jeju Island if you want to sight seeing. Maximum 2 days there bored liao. I've spent 7 nights in Seoul still now enough for me

The train, cab and bus are very convenient. I took the train a lot. You have plenty of time to do some research on where to stay (book a guest house for cheaper stay, clean and nice as well), where to go (everywhere are easily to go with their subways) and what to eat! (which the tours do not bring you to).
On 3G you can roam only. Off your data and just ON you mobile network with 3G service. Then you're able to call or SMS. Most phones when they Off the data they will automatically go into 2G network instead of 3G. Surf net you can use Wifi

The main problem would be the communication issue and will travel with GF, otherwise would consider travel by self without follow tour group..
How do you came though with the communication issue? Or because of Seoul is the main city so there might have some Korean people speak English?

Does this tour package look fine to you?
What's your comment with their arrangement?
Not consider to take Jeju Island package, I'll have 1-2days free time to walk around the Seoul city since I also doesn't really like to follow tour group..
Love to walk around the city 

The main problem would be the communication issue and will travel with GF, otherwise would consider travel by self without follow tour group..
How do you came though with the communication issue? Or because of Seoul is the main city so there might have some Korean people speak English?

I booked with Namsan Guesthouse not hotel. From the review, Namsan is quite ok. The staff can speak English. But I will update from time to time