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post Sep 25 2016, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Sep 24 2016, 10:03 PM)
u can rent the pocket wifi or buy sim in the airport..they have a lot of booth from diff telcos..

but do take note for pocket wifi, pocket wifi has limited stock..u can secure one by booking it online.
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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Sep 25 2016, 05:51 AM)
Seoul?
Get a pocket wifi. During my trip there, my Airbnb host provided pocket wifi for us.
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Hi, has anyone tried Wiyo ? Does it work well? I'm spending 2 weeks there next month and will be going almost around the whole country.

Any other wifi rental services to recommend?
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post Sep 26 2016, 06:53 PM

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QUOTE(luvjim @ Sep 26 2016, 12:02 PM)
I rented Wiyo for 10days. It has promotion rm12/day unlimited data.
Speed and connection is all good.

They has a counter at KLIA2, very convenient to collect and return the device.
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Thanks.
I will be booking for 14 days, and the chat agent said they now have a booth at KLIA.

How long did it take for them to refund the RM200 deposit?
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post Sep 30 2016, 06:47 PM

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Apart from Wiyo, Funtastic Korea has a 30day unlimited 4G SIM for 60k Won.

That works out to about the same as the Wiyo for 14 days.

You think the Funtastic Korea deal is worth it?

http://funtastickorea.kr/p/en/korea-prepai...ited-data-seoul
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post Oct 2 2016, 04:03 PM

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My plan is for a makan exposure trip (non halal).

Would like to try out the real ethnic local fare.

For example, if you work in KLCC, you know to go to Wisma Central for cheaper food or if you work in KL Sentral you know to go to the food courts/mamak/kedai kopi in Brickfields.

I did make a booking for a swanky joint in Seoul to try it out for once, but the rest of the trip will be for the ethnic street fare.

Any recommendations are welcome.

I will spend about 1 week in Seoul and 4 nights in Busan.
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post Oct 3 2016, 08:41 AM

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Posting my itinerary here for feedback

Day 1 - Arrive Seoul, Gwangjang market and Dongdaemun surroundings
Day 2 - hop on hop off city tour + free and easy
Day 3 - free and easy
Day 4 - O train and V train
Day 5,6,7 - K shuttle West Coast tour from Seoul to Busan
Day 7 - Busan, Gwangalli beach + Millak seafood, night tour
Day 8 - Gamcheon village + other nearby seafood village (Cheongsapo ?, Yeonhwari ?)
Day 9 - Ulsan + Gyeongju
Day 10 - Tongyeong + Geoje
Day 11 - Busan and KTX back to Seoul for dinner
Day 12 - Nami Island + Petite France
Day 13 - Bukhansan (or Bugaksan) + Sanmotoonge
Day 14 - return to KL

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post Oct 3 2016, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Oct 3 2016, 11:27 AM)
I suggest to avoid Gyeongju for now because they are undergoing a lot of repair works due to the earthquake a few weeks ago. A lot of places are closed or have no entry for visits. Don't waste time there.

As for ethnic food that isn't commercialized or catered towards foreigners, basically it's available almost everywhere in Seoul. Look for small stalls (usually only 2-4 tables available) and menus with no English. But just be prepared to speak some basic Korean otherwise you end up not knowing what you order or the server gets annoyed (trust me on the latter, VERY common scene here).
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Thanks for the tip.
So I guess phrases like "nice grilled pork/beef" or "recommended dish?" would be useful?
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post Oct 4 2016, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Oct 4 2016, 04:42 PM)
Yeah well that's true. But I do feel that for example if people would like to visit the palaces in Seoul, rushing through them is quite a waste. Take the time to look at the structures, take pictures, understand the history, and it all becomes really mesmerizing.

I cannot imagine covering 3 different places in 9 days lol.. the rush is madness. sweat.gif
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I agree. I spent some time in the National Museum and it was quite awesome seeing the 1500+ years of history.
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post Oct 4 2016, 10:53 PM

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From what I gather, these are the real ethnic stuff (apart from the tteokbokki and fishcake stuff) which I would be trying

1. hoe of varoius fishes, is it better at markets or a 횟집 (hoetjib) ?
2. yukhoe
3. samgyetang
4. jokbal
5. gopchang and its relatives
6. seafood jeon
7. sannakji and related raw seafood (abalone etc)
9. various meat type soups (maeuntang + beef and pork) - seollontang seems good
10. soy sauce crab
11. various galbi
12. various guksu, plus perhaps sujebi
13. various dubu hotpots
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A running list of interesting stuff to eat would be good. .... tongue.gif
I can add on to the list.

Does anyone have recommendations for a nice sujebi with strongly flavored broth? I like banmian/meehoonkueh with strongly flavored soups and al-dente dough.

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post Oct 5 2016, 06:56 PM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Oct 5 2016, 02:26 PM)
Good list there.
I think you have most of it covered. The only thing I'd add in regards to galbi is that I suggest you try to get grade A haneul. It's very expensive yes, but at least try it once in a lifetime.
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Could you provide the hangul word for "grade A haneul" ?

Is it beef like wagyu?
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post Oct 5 2016, 08:34 PM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Oct 5 2016, 07:49 PM)
Basically just say "chweigo hanu", which means you want the best one. Although haneul (or hanu) does mean grade A beef, there are still variations of it. Also make sure you order the specific part of the cow you want. Ribs, shoulder, sirloin, etc. etc.

You could say it's Korea's equivalent to wagyu, but personally I think they do taste different. Both are awesome of course.
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최고의 한우 ?

I have had a fair bit of wagyu tongue.gif so I should try this then.

Any recommended joints in Seoul or Busan?


Oh wooo ....

http://kimchimari.com/know-your-beef-cut/


QUOTE(SSJBen @ Oct 5 2016, 08:13 PM)
Because when BBQ'd properly, the fat really seeps into the meat and make it extremely juicy and succulent.

Try heukdwaeji samgyeopsal once and you won't look back, ever again. I'm talking about the real good black pigs from Hwaeoreum or Surakan restaurant in Jeju, not the commercialized nonsense in black pork street. Yes it is fattening, not even going to deny it. But you can only have the real good ones here (and even that, only a few places). It's worth it once in a very, very long while.

If eat everyday then say hello to heart attack.
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Oh yeah man. Nicely grilled pork belly is so yummy.

I did have the grilled black pig in Jeju, pretty good, although I just randomly went into a shop that happened to be open. Got to dig out my old pics and see where it was.


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post Oct 5 2016, 08:59 PM

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BTW, from my G+ feed. Is this a worthwhile price?

60k for a set meal of 3 to 4 persons.

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post Oct 6 2016, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(dynames07 @ Oct 6 2016, 06:23 AM)
heard busan hit by tsunami.. anybody know more?

https://www.facebook.com/koreanophiless/pos...509942512547487
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Looks pretty bad but no collapsed buildings.

http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/view...._newsidx=215404

My trip is in 2 weeks' time... Hope it's all cleared up.
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post Oct 6 2016, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Oct 6 2016, 10:18 AM)
I m going next week .
I saw in fb the Haeundae beach was devastated

anyone can confirm jukseong church, taejongdong is fine?
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I suppose it might take 1 week to clear the mess up. Hopefully it's faster since no buildings collapsed, but looks like some road sections need repair.

It will be helpful for the rest of us if you can post your experience on the situation.

I will be in Seoul first next week before hitting Busan the following week.

Gyeongju got flooded as well according to the news, so I think I'd really skip the place.

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post Oct 6 2016, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(dk1 @ Oct 6 2016, 12:26 PM)
Anyone took the s-train or v-train before?
Is it really good? biggrin.gif
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Will be trying to get on the O and V trains.... But there is a railway strike since 26 Sep and korail said no guarantee of service resumption.
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post Oct 6 2016, 03:20 PM

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QUOTE(shinchan^^ @ Oct 6 2016, 10:43 AM)
Taejongdae , typo
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According to this

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI....jsp?cid=264167

Taejongdae Recreation Area (태종대유원지(부산))

Notices
* Observatory of Taejongdae Recreation Area is closed due to renovation.
- Period: March 2, 2016 until completion of remodeling construction (Planned for December, 2016)
Address
24, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
부산광역시 영도구 전망로 24 (동삼동)
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post Oct 8 2016, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Oct 8 2016, 10:09 PM)
Go solo, then seriously rent a car man. There's no reason not to rent a car in Jeju IMO, unless one can't drive.
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Are you working in Korea?
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post Oct 9 2016, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(IVL @ Oct 9 2016, 09:50 PM)
Will be in Seoul and Jeju for 8d8n.. 2 person, but only 1 phone..
know about the Wiyo rm12/d.. but thinking not worthy just for 1 phone usage..
but i check KT.Co, 10days package is like whooping 140 ringgit..

Any cheaper alternative guys?

Xie Xie
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Either option is cheaper than RM38/day from Maxis for 500Mb or unlimited. Just take it, or else hunt around for free wifi.
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post Oct 10 2016, 02:02 PM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Oct 10 2016, 10:57 AM)
what about the simcard? perhaps it will be cheaper compared to pocket wifi?
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I bought the unlimited 30day SIM from Funtastic Korea for 60k Won since I will be there for 14 days.

It cost RM225. I considered getting the Wiyo which would have come up to 12 x 14, and RM15 for shipping back, I just went ahead with the Korea SIM.

I will slot the SIM into either my tablet or 2nd phone.
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post Oct 10 2016, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 10 2016, 04:45 PM)
yes been to jagalchi market. just stroll there but no eat there cause mostly cater for tourist  tongue.gif. usually i go to local places more or buy stuffs and cook ourselves.

there are different restaurant there. just buy the seafood that you want and ask the restaurant to cook it for you. saw many tourists that buy and ask them to cook without problem. should be no problem for you la.. some do have english menu and some workers know to speak chinese
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Buying local stuff to cook is what I would like to do.

Where would you suggest that I go for the "buy local stuff" ?

Prefer seafood, but if there's good beef I'm always up for it.
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post Oct 10 2016, 07:15 PM

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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 10 2016, 06:22 PM)
actually you may go jagalchi market to purchase especially in the morning. you might find some cheaper alternative. however i prefer millak raw fish market more  brows.gif bujeon market is another place i will not miss..

i don't eat beef so never explore on this haha
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That's good. In Busan, I'm staying very near the Millak market.

I suppose I could get a fillet slab and slice up the fish myself. tongue.gif

Sannakji would have to be taken at the market itself though haha.
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