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saw2001
post Jul 19 2016, 09:48 PM

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Any recommendation for car rental services in seoul?
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post Jul 20 2016, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(saw2001 @ Jul 19 2016, 09:48 PM)
Any recommendation for car rental services in seoul?
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SOCAR is most popular.
You will need an international driving license that is more than 6 months old.
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post Jul 20 2016, 11:54 PM

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QUOTE(monev88 @ Jul 19 2016, 04:10 PM)
Anyone walked/hiked along the Seoul City Wall? I understand there are a couple of sections and around 6 walls enclosing Seoul.

Which section of the trail do you guys recommend? Preferably one with good views of the city and an interesting route.
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Seoul City Wall.. almost never heard of it.
But I think you are referencing the ones near daehakno 대학로 ?
Went there once, decent, but might not be worth it if you have a tight schedule.
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post Jul 21 2016, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(koonghx @ Jul 20 2016, 11:52 PM)
SOCAR is most popular.
You will need an international driving license that is more than 6 months old.
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imho it doesn't suitable for foreigners that doesn't know hangul hmm.gif
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post Jul 22 2016, 12:30 PM

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Line at Shake Shack Gangnam 1 hour before opening.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIJRf92gpl2
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post Jul 22 2016, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(koonghx @ Jul 22 2016, 12:30 PM)
Line at Shake Shack Gangnam 1 hour before opening.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIJRf92gpl2
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the queue just like the recently kakao flagship store at Gangnam cool2.gif
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post Jul 23 2016, 10:48 AM

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Some pictures I took yesterday of clubs.

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Club Aura (New club beside Cocoon)

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Club Cocoon

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Hongdae Rooftop ( Good if you're a traveller since there's a lot of foreigners )

Mike's Cabin ( Club ) and Thursday Party ( Bar ) are both foreigners' hotspot

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And Hongdae Playground itself..
There's people busking here.. Just sitting here chillax, or just plain drunk.

Might go Gangnam club next time..

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post Jul 25 2016, 08:37 PM

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Hi ... FYI Korean names are gender specific and they have a meaning attached to it.
Some names are unisex.

You can easily google for the common names that Koreans name their child. You probably have some idea on what you want to name your baby so it's best to start there.
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post Jul 26 2016, 10:29 AM

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My understanding for SK mifi rental.... can someone confirm these?

unlimited data
can be connected for more than 3 devices (we are a group of 4)
nationwide coverage (jeju too right?)
they accept credit card for deposit (don't want to be bringing 200k back to msia lol)

Is the return progress fast and swift? We will arrive at incheon at 7am via AREX, flight is at 9.35

https://www.skroaming.com/modem/modem_rental.asp#wrap
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post Jul 26 2016, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Jul 26 2016, 10:29 AM)
My understanding for SK mifi rental.... can someone confirm these?

unlimited data - yes
can be connected for more than 3 devices (we are a group of 4) - can but your eggs battery will drained faster. so prepare extra powerbank if you don't intend to rent
nationwide coverage (jeju too right?) - yes but sometimes some location will encounter black spots
they accept credit card for deposit (don't want to be bringing 200k back to msia lol) - yes

Is the return progress fast and swift? We will arrive at incheon at 7am via AREX, flight is at 9.35 - fast. but the time you arrive at airport is very late as you mentioned your flight is at 9.35am?? less than 4 hours? i guess you will be quite rush as the queue in incheon airport is very slow  tongue.gif

https://www.skroaming.com/modem/modem_rental.asp#wrap
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Jul 26 2016, 11:11 AM)

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Thanks for the reassurance except for the last part where you got me like icon_question.gif
No choice because the first Arex train runs at 6am... Do you have any suggestions? What about taxi? How much will it costs me though?
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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Jul 26 2016, 02:29 PM)
Thanks for the reassurance except for the last part where you got me like icon_question.gif
No choice because the first Arex train runs at 6am... Do you have any suggestions? What about taxi? How much will it costs me though?
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usually i will take cab cause i have lotsa stuffs to bring back to M'sia.. unless you have less stuffs but if you are going with few friends, you can share among them. overall it's still worth than taking arex and less hassle. where do you stay? some guesthouse do provide taxi service
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Jul 26 2016, 02:36 PM)
usually i will take cab cause i have lotsa stuffs to bring back to M'sia.. unless you have less stuffs but if you are going with few friends, you can share among them. overall it's still worth than taking arex and less hassle. where do you stay? some guesthouse do provide taxi service
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24 guesthouse premier seoul station @ seoul station. Any idea taxi fare around how much?
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post Jul 26 2016, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Jul 26 2016, 03:07 PM)
24 guesthouse premier seoul station @ seoul station. Any idea taxi fare around how much?
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other options is take the airport limo bus but you need to check the timetable. unsure about the taxi fare. you can ask your guesthouse to help you book. might be cheaper
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post Jul 26 2016, 10:01 PM

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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Jul 26 2016, 10:29 AM)
My understanding for SK mifi rental.... can someone confirm these?

unlimited data
can be connected for more than 3 devices (we are a group of 4)
nationwide coverage (jeju too right?)
they accept credit card for deposit (don't want to be bringing 200k back to msia lol)

Is the return progress fast and swift? We will arrive at incheon at 7am via AREX, flight is at 9.35

https://www.skroaming.com/modem/modem_rental.asp#wrap
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Jul 26 2016, 11:11 AM)

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Now all new Mifi units have LTE + 4G hybrid, so it works every where.
Can consider olleh.
https://roaming.kt.com/rental/eng/product/wibro.asp
Online reservation then you get free device rental.

Time is okay, as long as you take the first train of the day. Queue won't take more than 20 minutes normally.

I ran to the gate with the staff before rolleyes.gif , 2 hours is enough time
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post Jul 26 2016, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(hye @ Jul 25 2016, 08:37 PM)
Hi ... FYI Korean names are gender specific and they have a meaning attached to it.
Some names are unisex.

You can easily google for the common names that Koreans name their child. You probably have some idea on what you want to name your baby so it's best to start there.
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I've met Korean with names that doesn't have meaning because their parents don't know any Chinese characters.

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post Jul 27 2016, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Jul 26 2016, 05:10 PM)
other options is take the airport limo bus but you need to check the timetable. unsure about the taxi fare. you can ask your guesthouse to help you book. might be cheaper
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First bus at 0535 takes 60m~70mins so we will arrive at airport same time as Arex.
thanks for the reply. will take everything into consideration!
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post Jul 27 2016, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(koonghx @ Jul 26 2016, 10:01 PM)
Now all new Mifi units have LTE + 4G hybrid, so it works every where.
Can consider olleh.
https://roaming.kt.com/rental/eng/product/wibro.asp
Online reservation then you get free device rental.

Time is okay, as long as you take the first train of the day. Queue won't take more than 20 minutes normally.

I ran to the gate with the staff before rolleyes.gif , 2 hours is enough time
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u mean kt olleh right? it was my first choice until i read the deposit must be paid in cash so im getting SK.
SK also free device rental now.

2hours will rush die us haha. we usually try to be at the airport 3hours+ before flight just in case.
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post Jul 27 2016, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(koonghx @ Jul 26 2016, 10:01 PM)
Time is okay, as long as you take the first train of the day. Queue won't take more than 20 minutes normally.
I ran to the gate with the staff before rolleyes.gif , 2 hours is enough time
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you are studying there won't be taking lotsa stuffs ma.. travelers usually bought lotsa stuffs and some like to buy airports duty free stuffs laugh.gif

so good. always my queue is long. i once reach airport around 4 hours earlier. queue for drop luggage and ticketing. then queue at the immigration.. so long especially if in front of me many koreans. they check very long as some done plastic surgery very extreme so on the screen shown lots of images laugh.gif end up reach waiting area and straight queue for boarding already.

QUOTE(Amatiel @ Jul 27 2016, 10:05 AM)
u mean kt olleh right? it was my first choice until i read the deposit must be paid in cash so im getting SK.
SK also free device rental now.

2hours will rush die us haha. we usually try to be at the airport 3hours+ before flight just in case.
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kt olleh can use credit card as deposit too.
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post Jul 27 2016, 12:51 PM

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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Jul 27 2016, 11:21 AM)
you are studying there won't be taking lotsa stuffs ma.. travelers usually bought lotsa stuffs and some like to buy airports duty free stuffs   laugh.gif 

so good. always my queue is long. i once reach airport around 4 hours earlier. queue for drop luggage and ticketing. then queue at the immigration.. so long especially if in front of me many koreans. they check very long as some done plastic surgery very extreme so on the screen shown lots of images  laugh.gif end up reach waiting area and straight queue for boarding already. 
kt olleh can use credit card as deposit too.
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Huh, I take a lot of stuffs every time I go back, since I usually only go back once a year..
Even brought a 27inch monitor back in my luggage lol

Airport duty free is normally not as cheap as those that are sold in the city anyway, though there's the online duty free website that you order and pick up at the airport but those are mostly used for buying branded bags.

I always use AirAsia morning flight and the queue won't be so long since it's early in the morning but have to wake up early lo biggrin.gif

Never knew about the cosmetics surgery and pictures though haha thumbsup.gif

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