Wow. I'm only planning to allocate RM2K max for my expenses there (not inclusive of return flight tickets from Malaysia and Jeju). Will be covering Busan, Jeju and Seoul for 8D7N. Not going to rent car in Jeju as my sole purpose there is to climb Mt. Halla.

Thanks for your suggestion! Unfortunately I bought plane tickets for Jeju in the middle of my trip (Busan - Jeju - Seoul) but I did not plan much for Jeju as my sole purpose there is to climb Mt. Halla. Hopefully it won't be too tiring for me, been training my stamina at the gym for a month now. The only way I can visit the rest of the attractions in Jeju is if it rains and I have no way to climb the mountain in the weather.

I seldom go shopping when I travel, and I try to keep my spending on souvenirs as little as possible each trip. Your assurance that I can survive with 2k gives me hope 

I plan to ascend via Seongpanak and descend via Gwaneumsa, the routes to the crater. I will try to fit in Illchubong into my itinerary as I'd already planned one full day for Mt. Halla climb and the day before and after would be the days I'd need to catch my flights. Thanks for the map by the way, easier for my route planning now as I'd always been confused of the bus routes in Jeju when planning my itinerary.

Yup, my 2k would include my accommodation (already booked guesthouses for my entire Korea trip, only RM400/pax for 8D7N). Actually tried guesthouses whenever I travel overseas so I have no issues with staying in one 

Will do, thank you for your kind suggestion!

Yup, I have booked all my accommodation in Korea. I did consider sleeping overnight at the jimjibang for the experience, but being the light sleeper that I am I figured I'd be very tired if I were to do so. How was the experience? Was it awkward having to undress in the presence of so many people?

Ho sifu, which prepaid line should i get in korea for calls, data and IDD? i will be there for 2 weeks. Thanks. Urgent

Hi, I found RM2300/pax for MAS flight ticket in end of December. It's cheap? Should I buy or wait for promotion?

Going for 14 days this end of Oct. My rough itinerary so far, solo+free&easy so it will be very flexible. Have yet to confirm any accommodation so that will affect the itinerary as well.

Still wondering if I should slot in Seoraksan in the middle of my Seoul part of the trip, then get KTX to Busan. Or to follow this schedule and get on an overnight bus.

No I'm not a shopper (no budget anyway *cough*). Mainly food seeker. 1 day dongdaemun is cause I'm not sure what else to put there, maybe just chill around the area and revisit some places that I really liked or missed before? I'm actually hoping for some recommendations from anyone that I meet when I get there haha.

1 day Sokcho also just a rough plan for now, since there's commute involved try not to cram too much stuff to stress myself out. But your suggestion sounds good, will move it around.

Jeju's not really budget friendly for solo travel, hopefully I can go there someday with a small group.

Will consider to add more stuff to Seoul itinerary, or cut it short by a day hmmm

Lol I understand, but I'm quite a chill person so I can just walk/sit around, get some food and watch people.

Not sure where to stay yet, cause I'm waiting a few more weeks to try my luck at couchsurfing. Will be a combo of guesthouse and cs-ing. (most people dont accept requests too early)

The House looks nice! Might get it for my one night in Sokcho, thanks for the recommendation. 

I love both city and nature, but as you said Seoul and Busan is enough for city already. So I'm still researching on more outskirts area. Historical places can be nice, but sometimes can look the same after a few, so wont be checking out every single one of them la.

I feel like Jeju is best if you can rent a car with a few people and go out explore on your own.

Added in my Busan itinerary. For Busan I'm aiming HiKorea for accomodation.

oh shit ~~~~ i going there on 20th sept 

Yea I'm going to try out jimjilbang too! But not sure how well I can sleep, maybe if I'm tired enough haha.

Korean girls 

I think I've decided to add Jeonju to my list. Seems like a nice place to visit.
Been hearing you say this for a while already lol But there's still time.

hi all,

thinking of going korea.

what's the price range for AAX to seoul/busan during the promo period previously? wanna see the difference in fare and whether should wait or not etc.

thanks a lot

Hello there, have anyone had any experiences staying in Hotel Angel? It is around Jeonpo; is that a good location? I would love to stay in a guesthouse around Nampo but my friend refuses to stay in a guesthouse :\

True! But my friend is abit of an antisocial I guess haha. Hmm you mean guesthouses in Busan? Is it better to stay near the Busan Station or if I choose to stay near Haeundae I can still get arpund easily right? Thanks ya haha

sim card value 20000 korean won
meaning sim card alone cos 20k won?
Or there is 20k won credit inside?
how much does it cost per minute for local calls or calls to malaysia?

anyone can guide me on travelling to jeju island?
just broken up with my gf and the couple trip now became solo trip.
Going Seoul coming Monday. Was planned to have all 7 days in Seoul.
Now need to change plan as i'm going solo.

Majority of the time will be at Seoul, but will spend a little time at for Searoksan, then Gwangju and Busan.

Yea I think I'll not rent/reserve an egg. Worse case scenario I'll get those one day internet passwords from their convenient stores (read about that). 

You mean there's nothing in Gwangju? Nothing much, just look see some parts and stuff.

To be honest I feel like whenever I suggest any other place other than Seoul one of you guys will say that there's nothing there hahaha. But I still appreciate all the advices.  

I guess I don't mind just chilling and sight seeing la XD

Gwangju rough itinerary:

Gwangju - Day 1
Bulguksa Temple
Daeneungwon
Anapji pond

Gwangju - Day 2
Gyeongju City Tour Bus

Just got back from Korea last Sunday for a business trip. Finally added a new visited city: Chuncheon. A very small city if you compare it to Seoul, but it has quite some picturesque tourist spots from what I read in the city's bus terminal. Too bad I didn't get to visit any spots due to time constraint.

Oh! Yeah, the dakgalbi there was so good! And you know the way they put rice just before we finish all the dakgalbi to make bokkeumbab with the leftovers? It was also good!