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post Nov 7 2019, 03:46 PM

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so Google map is not really usable in Korea, any recommend apps like 'Naver Map' that you guys recommend?

p/s: i'm able to read chinese/english, but not Korea

gonna travel Seoul/Busan coming April 2020
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post Nov 19 2019, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Nov 18 2019, 07:51 PM)
Google Maps prompt the nearest and most convenient way of traveling.
My experience there is that the bus network is more comprehensive compared to the subway.

For example, my hotel Seoul N Hotel from Seoul Station need to go Dongmyeo station and walk for 10 - 15 minutes.
With Bus, it's just 3 minutes top.

And traveling by bus, it's also more convenient because of the free transfer window. Say you want to go to one location but no direct bus, Google Maps will let you know which bus stop to get down and board the next bus. Since you are transferring, there is no charge for boarding the second bus (within 30 minutes).

Some tips for those who are traveling soon - go and visit Korea Tourism Center in KL. They give a free booklet and a free T-money card. The booklet is quite good. Got 10-20% discount coupon for most tourist attractions.

Also, I'll skip most of the palace and just go with the biggest and best. Most palace looks the same to me.
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hi, any document should i prepare to get the free booklet and a free T-money card when visit Korea Tourism Center in KL?
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post Nov 19 2019, 01:57 PM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Nov 19 2019, 12:26 PM)
thanks sifu ~
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post Nov 26 2019, 11:56 AM

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hi guys,

in korea, is it require to 1 person 1 food when order?

my gf is literally a small eater, we might plan share 1 food, is it allowable?
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post Dec 9 2019, 02:15 PM

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hi guys, is it Incheon airport no longer got KTX service?
cause i gonna travel Busan right after touch down Incheon airport...
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post Dec 9 2019, 05:08 PM

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QUOTE(key3hky @ Dec 9 2019, 05:04 PM)
no more...need to go to Seoul Station to take the KTX...else go to gimpo take flight down
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alright ..thanks for feedback
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post Dec 9 2019, 05:21 PM

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QUOTE(ktek @ Dec 9 2019, 05:11 PM)
user posted image

i took last yr. have a look
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still got ktx icon show in ur image wor ?

i been sitting that ktx way back in 2013, but recently do some itinerary check and find that macam no more ktx in incheon airport,
just want double confirm with you guys.

wanna buy korail flexi 2 day pass thou..

my schedule is, incheon airport > ktx > busan > ktx > seoul
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post Dec 9 2019, 05:22 PM

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QUOTE(ktek @ Dec 9 2019, 05:11 PM)
official say closed. you need to go seoul station (central) for ktx
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kk, will access ktx thru seoul station...
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post Feb 24 2020, 10:01 AM

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going seoul and busan at end of April...

due to sudden spike of COVID19, my gf paranoid and push me to cancel the trip, should i?

but i believe things will recover at mid of March

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post Feb 27 2020, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(terradrgn @ Feb 26 2020, 11:29 PM)
Thought you guys would like to know.

Airasia
From 20 march 2020 - ~29 march 2020 return flight seoul rm178
PS : might come with a side serving of corona so buy at own risk  whistling.gif
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wow...cheap...wonder i can get any cheap klook deal. for upcoming korea trip end of april
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post Feb 28 2020, 10:31 AM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Feb 27 2020, 05:29 PM)
these are the few things to mention about S.korea while my mind is still fresh
1. when you've arrived, this is the only manual immigration crossing you will face....during departure going back, they use autogate(same like japan, thailand)
so there won't be a stamp on your passport saying you've visiting korea except for the little piece of paper they left with you
crossing immigration, the language is based on your passport.....so if you're holding a japanese passport, the guide broadcasted will be in japanese
and that's how u know the nationality of the person crossing

2. clean dry toilet and plenty of toilet papers stock(even free toilet located at underground street)
no automated toilet like japan but at least it's really clean

3. if u go during winter, some toilet do not have hot water...so washing your hand during that period will make your hand super numb
not even the hand blower will help laugh.gif

4. garbage all over the road....if you go to the hardware street outside of gwangjang market, it gets even worse
i found out that koreans are basically like malaysian living in an advanced country
they love to spit and litter everywhere

5. winters are brutal...so if you're going in winter..even late february, be sure to equip yourself very well
make use of the underground street or passage way to avoid the brutal wind
on very wide street, they don't have road crossing/zebra line, they use underground passage way

6. they're definitely not a polite as the japanese but acceptable
but they do sometime scream(not at me but i saw it with my own eyes)

7. want to buy the cheapest souvenir?...cheapest is still lotte mart at seoul station
but you'd have to purposely go there to do your shopping
if u plan to do last minute shopping there, i don't recommend..they do provide boxes but they don't provide string and tapes already
second cheapest is LALA mart at myongdong....i bought most of my souvenir here because of it's price despite it's situated at myeongdong

8. Don't press the button when you're about to cross the traffic light like u do in malaysia
that button does not work like it is in malaysia
it's basically an emergency help button laugh.gif

9. for maps, don't rely on 1 map only
best to have naver map and google maps together
some places don't appear in naver maps but appear in google maps
google maps don't have guide on how to walk there or specific location but u can just follow the direction and reach there

10. some of their malls have refillable water facilities which are fantastic...not available in malaysia

11. they have some really really nice looking car there unlike the dull looking car in japan
they like to drive big cars too, i never saw any A to B segment car there...it's all minimum C segment car and up
if only they bring those cars into malaysian market to compete with toyota and honda

12. Most of their food is a little to quite spicy...so do look properly before order
even their fast food

13. Mom's touch is a must try, the hype is real..it's really that good

14. their ginseng chicken soup, they don't allow sharing..every person has to have a single order
for those who doesn't eat much like me...not recommended..it's too much

15. not all the convenient store(even same brand) has the same stock(even olive young)
so if u see something u like, buy it there...it might not be available at the other branch you're going to go

16. they don't let tourist entering ehwa's women university...at least not the time i was there

17. The BHC chicken at myeongdong always has a queue
do have your BHC chicken at insadong where there are plenty of seats
it won't appear in google but search BHC chicken after u visited geongbokgong or bukchon hanok...search for the nearest ones

18. korean guys are really macho...a contrast of what i saw japanese are
when a girl opens a door, the guys can literally rush in without letting the girl out 1st...at least that's what i saw laugh.gif
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wat? not allow to enter ehwa university? i enter before...is it maybe because of corona virus recently?
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post Mar 4 2020, 09:15 AM

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looks like im going to cancel my trip to seoul (end april)

5k+ infected now, the statistic doesnt seems good..


regard airbnb, is it possible to get 100% full refund? (as what the host stated is 50% refund in T&C, im not sure any possible to get 100% refund regard COVID19)

any advise guys?
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post Mar 4 2020, 01:38 PM

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QUOTE(Ninjitsu @ Mar 4 2020, 10:56 AM)
I also cancelled my Airbnb and there is a refund policy whereby you probably will get back 50% of your funds. For mine, they ony returned less than 50%. Then I appealed through the Resolution Centre but got no reply from the host. Then I appealed through Airbnb Support and also got no reply.

Lost lots of money through flights and Airbnb.

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yes, my host did say 50% refund policy, will try Resolution Center to see how it goes...

feel your pain bro T.T
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post Mar 16 2020, 03:36 PM

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QUOTE(Ninjitsu @ Mar 9 2020, 04:25 PM)
For my recent Airbnb cancellation, the Airbnb Support has assisted me to get a full refund. A case manager called me twice and relayed the good news to me yesterday.

Airbnb rox!
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hihi sifu, mind share or pm me how u get the full refund?
as my host got 50% refund policy, he say is impossible to me for get full refund... sad.gif
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post Mar 18 2020, 08:45 AM

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QUOTE(wangpr @ Mar 18 2020, 02:32 AM)
What is your check in date....

I wait my luck till it extend the covid19 policy, so it auto eligible for full refund........

Check in Date

First Round Exception : 23 March 2020 or earlier
Second Round Exception : 14 April 2020 or earlier

My suggestion is you wait if your check in date is later or you now can use few reason

- Malaysian ban from leaving country if your check in date is before 31st March. Else you wait see Malaysia Government got extend the order period.
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my check in date is 30 April 2020,

ok, will wait like 2 weeks before check in to check with airbnb again
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post Mar 18 2020, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(wangpr @ Mar 18 2020, 01:09 PM)
If 30 April, wait till like 8 days before check in date, see any update policy date due to covid19 exception.... If they extend one more times, your will be auto eligible.

Just frequently check their website for covid 19 updated policy date for full refund cancellation
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thanks for suggestion, that help smile.gif
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post Apr 1 2020, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(wangpr @ Mar 31 2020, 09:50 PM)
Summary
Reservations for stays and Airbnb Experiences made on or before March 14, 2020, with a check-in date between March 14, 2020 and May 31, 2020, are covered by the policy and may be canceled before check-in. Guests who cancel will have a variety of cancellation and refund options, and hosts can cancel without charge or impact to their Superhost status. Airbnb will either refund, or issue travel credit that includes, all service fees for covered cancellations. In order to cancel under the policy, you will be required to attest to the facts of and/or provide supporting documentation for your extenuating circumstance.

The host’s cancellation policy will apply as usual to reservations made after March 14, 2020. Cancellations submitted before March 14, 2020 will be handled according to the extenuating circumstances coverage in effect at the time of submission.

If a reservation has already begun (the check-in has passed) this extenuating circumstance does not apply.

Different policies apply for domestic reservations in mainland China and for Luxe or Luxury Retreats reservations.
You can go in cancel your booking already. They update new date range already.

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that is some good news at this moment, thanks buddy for the update ... thumbup.gif

 

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