Travel South Korea V5, Seoul & Surroundings
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 Oct 14 2014, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(amidamaru @ Oct 14 2014, 10:46 AM) is it easy to find halal food in korea? if you don't mind you can opt for korean food like sundubu jigae kimchie jigae or seafood. Halal food in itaewon is rather expensive..since that you ady in korea why not try their local food? just inform them to remove the meat |
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Oct 14 2014, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(af_1993 @ Oct 14 2014, 01:20 PM) if you don't mind you can opt for korean food like sundubu jigae kimchie jigae or seafood. Halal food in itaewon is rather expensive..since that you ady in korea why not try their local food? just inform them to remove the meat Please remove meat in Korean is 고기 빼 주세요. Gogi bbae juseyeo. I am bad at romanizing Korean but you can show them the text when you are there. |
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Oct 14 2014, 01:54 PM
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QUOTE(af_1993 @ Oct 14 2014, 01:20 PM) if you don't mind you can opt for korean food like sundubu jigae kimchie jigae or seafood. Halal food in itaewon is rather expensive..since that you ady in korea why not try their local food? just inform them to remove the meat Im not in korea yet. will be going next month. May i know how expensive is expensive and how about telco if i want to have a data plan using my number. |
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Oct 14 2014, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(amidamaru @ Oct 14 2014, 01:54 PM) Im not in korea yet. will be going next month. May i know how expensive is expensive and how about telco if i want to have a data plan using my number. Expect prices at itaewon to be in the range of 10,000won for a plate of halal food.You can get portable wifi router at the airport. Price is 8,000won per day for LTE speeds and unlimited data. Deposit for device is 200,000won. This wifi can be shared to up to 7 devices. You can also buy wifi cards for around the same price and unlimited data but it will only work in limited places as it is wifi and limited in terms of number of devices. As for telco rates, depends on your local telco company. |
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Oct 14 2014, 03:15 PM
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some muslim is very particular on "halal" term. food must be prepared in halal way.. eg the way they slaughtered and etc. some will bring instant noodle or cook at the guesthouse. but some of my muslim friends that is not particular will not mind (just ask them don't put pork meat or opt for vegetarian) since they are travel overseas..
고기 is meat. doesn't mean is pork meat. 돼지고기 is pork meat |
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Oct 14 2014, 03:24 PM
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wta, any1 been to Banpo Bridge for its famous water fountain?
is it closed/ not perform during winter time - Nov to Jan? as i'm unable to find the showtime for these mths  nvm, all water fountain close down during winter time  This post has been edited by sai86: Oct 14 2014, 03:28 PM |
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Oct 14 2014, 04:14 PM
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Banpo Bridge water fountain is it a must visit place? I want to go there but my itinerary quite pack . ><
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Oct 14 2014, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE(xriies @ Oct 14 2014, 04:14 PM) Banpo Bridge water fountain is it a must visit place? I want to go there but my itinerary quite pack . >< if you have extra time la... cause you might end up can't see it.. you need to go to their website to check the schedule but it's in korean. it's the world's longest fountain. actually the light fountain quite nice and lotsa people go there to stroll at night near the park |
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Oct 14 2014, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(sai86 @ Oct 14 2014, 03:24 PM) wta, any1 been to Banpo Bridge for its famous water fountain? is it closed/ not perform during winter time - Nov to Jan? as i'm unable to find the showtime for these mths nvm, all water fountain close down during winter time QUOTE(xriies @ Oct 14 2014, 04:14 PM) Banpo Bridge water fountain is it a must visit place? I want to go there but my itinerary quite pack . >< QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 14 2014, 05:03 PM) if you have extra time la... cause you might end up can't see it.. you need to go to their website to check the schedule but it's in korean. it's the world's longest fountain. actually the light fountain quite nice and lotsa people go there to stroll at night near the park I been there... if u hv extra time only then i suggest to go. Cos i feel ok ok only. It free show and start at 8pm. I more prefer watch busan gwangan bridge lighting show than banpo bridge. And banpo bridge got 2 floating building full of LED lighting. |
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Oct 14 2014, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(xriies @ Oct 14 2014, 04:14 PM) Banpo Bridge water fountain is it a must visit place? I want to go there but my itinerary quite pack . >< well, i'm going to there anyway for a walk at Banpo Park, then head up to 63 square for sunset as well as trying to gun for full IMAX experience - Interstellar (hope they put it up >.<)screw the water fountain, i'll photocop it with my ayam skillzzzz..  |
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Oct 14 2014, 07:00 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 14 2014, 03:15 PM) some muslim is very particular on "halal" term. food must be prepared in halal way.. eg the way they slaughtered and etc. some will bring instant noodle or cook at the guesthouse. but some of my muslim friends that is not particular will not mind (just ask them don't put pork meat or opt for vegetarian) since they are travel overseas.. You are technically correct as that is the definition of 고기 from the dictionary.고기 is meat. doesn't mean is pork meat. 돼지고기 is pork meat But when you tell the 아줌마, 고기 빼주세요. The 고기 means pork. For example, when you order 소고기볶음밥, if you say 고기 빼주세요. The ahjumma will say 고기 안 들아가는데... 소고기만 들어가요. Another thing to note for Muslims, is that 야채볶음밥 or 김밥 sometimes have 햄/ham inside them. So, be sure to tell the ahjumma to 빼 the 햄 or 고기. |
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Oct 14 2014, 07:41 PM
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2,169 posts Joined: Jan 2009 From: PJ | Seoul
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QUOTE(koonghx @ Oct 14 2014, 07:00 PM) You are technically correct as that is the definition of 고기 from the dictionary. aiyo the problem is not all know to read & speak in Korean. later the staff will reply back in Korean, end up he/she But when you tell the 아줌마, 고기 빼주세요. The 고기 means pork. For example, when you order 소고기볶음밥, if you say 고기 빼주세요. The ahjumma will say 고기 안 들아가는데... 소고기만 들어가요. Another thing to note for Muslims, is that 야채볶음밥 or 김밥 sometimes have 햄/ham inside them. So, be sure to tell the ahjumma to 빼 the 햄 or 고기.  make situation more worst. somemore if the waiter/waitress is busy they won't entertain or have time to even read the sentences on your handphone oh. some ahjumma don't even know to read. suggest use simple word or worst come to worst body language.. that is what my muslim friends told me their experience when they travel to Korea haha.. some more particular one will pack and bring own food  |
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Oct 14 2014, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 14 2014, 07:41 PM) aiyo the problem is not all know to read & speak in Korean. later the staff will reply back in Korean, end up he/she I know some that buys instant noodle from 7-11 because you can't pack for 10 days.. make situation more worst. somemore if the waiter/waitress is busy they won't entertain or have time to even read the sentences on your handphone oh. some ahjumma don't even know to read. suggest use simple word or worst come to worst body language.. that is what my muslim friends told me their experience when they travel to Korea haha.. some more particular one will pack and bring own food Then, they found out that shin rameon in Korea contains pork. Then, they start to eat bread only.. After that, realize that the bread was made using rice wine.  |
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Oct 15 2014, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(koonghx @ Oct 14 2014, 08:44 PM) I know some that buys instant noodle from 7-11 because you can't pack for 10 days.. fuu. how come buy bread also can get those make with rice wine 1? either bad luck or....... Then, they found out that shin rameon in Korea contains pork. Then, they start to eat bread only.. After that, realize that the bread was made using rice wine. |
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Oct 15 2014, 11:08 AM
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QUOTE(sai86 @ Oct 15 2014, 10:39 AM) fuu. how come buy bread also can get those make with rice wine 1? either bad luck or....... Rice Wine Cream breadThis is the one that I am talking about. They sell this in every CU. There's not many choices for bread in smaller CU, and since this is red bean paste bread, it looks appetizing with the cream on the picture. Most Muslims don't care/mind though. |
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Oct 15 2014, 12:43 PM
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The infamous rubber duck will be floating on Seokchon Lake in Seoul from October 14 to November 14.
   Anyone interested can check it out Where is Seokchon Lake anyway? QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 10 2014, 02:20 PM) than i suggest you buy few packs (consist of few masks with different function) to give your friend or etc as souvenirs la too many brands and each brand, their mask function almost the same. only difference is packaging. buy according to your budget QUOTE(rapple @ Oct 13 2014, 04:11 PM) We purchase most of the mask from Myeondong. Mostly is 10kwon (10+10) for 20 pieces. Thank you so much for the tips guys! Will keep in mind And to my surprise, Lotte Mart is selling Beyond mask for 10+10 for 9,500 won only. Didn't saw any shop at Myeondong selling Beyond mask for this price.. I guess you have to first survey Lotte Mart price first before going to Myeondong.  This post has been edited by AIAF: Oct 15 2014, 12:43 PM |
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Oct 15 2014, 02:04 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Seokchon Lake is near Lotte World. google online for the directions. not interested on the rubber duck as saw it from other places already.. is same duck but different view only hehehe This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Oct 15 2014, 02:05 PM |
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Oct 15 2014, 03:37 PM
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My partially done Itinerary. Critics and comment is welcome.
 Some info on what you can do at a place i left it there for info. doesn't mean i'll go for all the activity in real Korea Sakai Trip (15th Nov 2014 to 24th Nov 2014) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by sai86: Oct 15 2014, 03:38 PM |
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Oct 15 2014, 05:20 PM
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I'll be spending Xmas and New year at Seoul this year. Anybody has recommendations? Like special events and stuff like that.
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Oct 15 2014, 06:44 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « it seems like you focus and spend more time at Jeju attractions while Seoul focus on shopping and food? This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Oct 15 2014, 06:44 PM |
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