That's why I dun trust tour guide/agent,s Paying for bringing you to those time wasting soubenirs, gems stores & etc

Hi! Any1 heard of Tae Gong Gak Inn & Guesthouse in Sogwipo, Jeju? Plan to book there but not sure good or not.. Thanks.

Korea 2 pin plug are same as Malaysia^^ the power are 250V
if you bring universal adapter... you must bring with 2 pin one... not 3 pin oh~
tipping because the guide dont work with salary... they earn from tipping one oh~

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Sure-kah? I thought they earn basic salary too in addition to the ridiculous tipping at the end of journey..I always pissed off wth such arrangement esp you pay in advance for the guided tour and yet at the end still pay for the ridiculous tips.. That's why I never trust those agents.

how much did they quote you last time?

my air asia go package rm35 for tipping only. acceptable to me la.

The last I used travel agent was ~ 1998 thereafter all DIY or Free- and easy without guides.. I hate them for bringing me to those time wasting & stupid souvenirs. gems stores & etc..& furthermore need to pay tips at the end of the trip although already paid in advance in M'sia..even if they said tips is included, those foreign guide still asking at the end of the trip!!

This post has been edited by stimix: Nov 8 2010, 11:17 AM

those guide bring you to the souvenirs shop. gems shop or ginseng shop so they can earn money^^ the shop will pay one head $$$ that what i know^^
what i know guide no salary... they earn by commission...

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Added on November 8, 2010, 12:37 pmwhat kind of agent you go to "stimix"
i dont think you have to pay them if Malaysia agent say is include...
i think the guide have cheat you... -.-!!!

This post has been edited by amykr88: Nov 8 2010, 12:37 PM

Too long to remember liao..probably got cheated.not by M'sian agent probably those guides in Foreign country..purposely asked although already paid..the last via Reliance..

Anyway, after trying backpacking style/ DIY, I feel more relax & spending more times at attractions that attracted me more rather than limited 1/2 hr here, 1 hr here thingy..I remembered went to HK Ocean park and only managed to que up for the roller coaster & the dophin/killer whales performance and have to rushed back to the bus dy..haizz....By DIY, you can stay as long as you want if the attraction interest you or even skip the attractions that you do not want to go..yeah those gems store, drug stores & etc

wah rm35 only? my air asia tour package tipping fee rm90... slit my throat...

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Added on November 8, 2010, 2:21 pmaeiou228 how much u pay for the city tour?

This post has been edited by sfwong1: Nov 8 2010, 02:21 PM

hmmm..rm35 for one day lo.. cause i only got 1 day tour..include the tips for bus drivers as well la though..

Try Jeju Hiking Inn. It's cheap and good and it's at Seogwipo City too. =)

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Added on November 8, 2010, 11:52 pmErr, it's better to buy a particular converter. universal converter might work but it wont slot nicely into the hole. Trying buying specific one, cheaper also. I bought mine at Fairprice Singapore for $3 only. Cheap, good and fit just nice into the round hole. I brought an extension port together too. So that I just need to buy a converter will do.

This post has been edited by Seng007: Nov 8 2010, 11:52 PM

Hi, I am traveling to Korea on early December. I plan to backpack and did not engage any tours...but I have not booked any rooms in motels or guesthouses in advance, might plan to search around and walk-in. Will there be any difficulties finding accommodation if i din book ahead?

Better book for december. It's usually hard to find a room as it's peak season. Better be safe than sorry especially with the chilling weather.

huh? but i thought earlier on there are ppl saying there are ample hotels/motels/guesthouses at Seoul so no nd to book in advance?

you probably still getting rooms there if you dun book in advance but remember you are going there during winter and you do not want to go in/out many times to shop or look for motels during that time kua?

Therefore booking in advance is a good option although it might be abit expensive due to agency fees & etc imposed by those online booking sites.

Well..I was thinking of doing what you're thinking but decided to book in advance after thinking of the heavy luggage & also walking in freezing temperature...That's why I choose hotel just 100-200 m away from MRT..haha

Stimix.. thanks..

Mind to share which hotel you booked? I'm so afraid if i booked hotels/motels which are too rundown.. Don't wanna spend my holiday complaining

use the search function below. i remembered stimix mentioning about it 2-3 pages ago.

unless you think its romantic to hunt for motels under snowing conditions..........