yeap yeap. haha. just a relaxing trip since its just 2 of us. previous trip was so rush and tired, hence this time we take it free and easy.

but your Jeju trip go many hiking & mountain.. look hectic but since in Seoul you just opt for shop n food shouldn't be an issue lor.. go try out all their food & cafe!!

Ah okay, thanks and will do.

Haha well I haven't seen it before! Just my luck that it falls on when I'm there

Hi guys,

me n wife (just two of us) planning to visit korea maybe in May next year, and i haven't done any research yet like place to visit, where to stay etc etc.
is it cheaper just to go by ourself (backpackers) or it is recommended to use travel agent?
i have found a travel agent that doing backpakers style trip, that cost rm 999 for ground transportation. it is a 5 days 4 night trip. as per their itinerary, they will visit Seoul and Nami island.

Is it worth it? or cheaper to travel by ourselves, i mean including the hassle to find accommodation, any tickets, or direction. Thanks

Hi Batai, it really depends on where you wanna go in Seoul. We family of 5 went there early October for 6 days average out the cost is around RM2k per pax (including Flight, Accommodation, Subway, Food & Entrance Fees).

And my itinerary:-

1st day-
Lotte Mart
Hongdae

2nd day-
Gwanghwamun Square
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Myeondong
N Seoul Tower

3rd day -
Bukchon Village
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Insadong & Ssamziegil & Alive Museum

4th day -
Kintex Exhibition - My Love From The Star
Myeondong

5th day
Nami Island
Myeondong (Last minute shopping)
Lotte Mart

We didn't make it to some of the places we would actually like to go but really not enough time to do so i.e, Noryangjin Market / War Museum / Namdaemun / Ehwa Uni... I hope this helps you a bit on your planning.

going to korea next Monday .. wonder hows the weather. Weather forecast show cold but my friend who is currently in korea said is not cold...

torn whether wanna bring long john or not....

Long john would be overkill.
Just a sweater or jacket is enough.
I still wear short sleeves sometimes.
But cold tolerance differ from people to people.

Yup... I went to genting or kundasang and I feel cold

I am not bring long john then. Juz bring jacket.

In the afternoon, still quite hot.
At night, if got wind, then is chilly.

And damn cold when at midnight. I remember one night two week ago i came out from hotel sit on GS eat instant noodles and drink vitagen with short n t shirt. Suddenly vold wind blown, my teeth and leg shaking back to hotel. Wanna run also cannot cos leg shaking like hell.. i think i look like patient that night.. back to hotel room straight away cover with blanket... fuhhhh

hi guys just wondering is 900+ for flight inclusive of everything cheap for korea? dont really know the price. for spring i think.

i will say YES - cheap-normal price. as the cheapest is just short of RM600 for Air Asia i ever came across.

Hi Calvin,

Sorry for the late reply.

I have never taken a tour because it costs more and they tend to rush you through? How many days do you plan to ski? What is your budget? Budget trip, medium cost or luxury? How many in your party?

If it is budget, you can stay in Hoenggye and travel to the ski resorts to ski. If you have a higher budget then you can stay at the resort. Do give me additional info so that I can give you some tips.

Hi there! I will be there during Christmas too! Last year I was there as well and they have special concerts at City Hall. You should also check out the parades at Everland as they make it special on Christmas Day. Christmas Day is more like a day for lovers rather than a religious holiday in SK.

Hi, I going on mid jan winter time.
Any one has iternary to share?
How would be the expances compare to Japan?

Flying off to Busan tomorrow, then Jeju on Saturday and Seoul next Monday!

Hi, have a nice trip.
Do share your trip plan. Tq

For M'sian that not use to cold weather night not stand it. Somemore lately raining

anyone has been to seoul in early march? is it still snowing for skiing at that time? Will be going on 2-7 march next year.

Anybody who has come back from Korea lately can please report on the state of the autumn foliage? Are the leaves all brown and yellow by now?