Seongsan Ilchulbong
TICKET
Seoul
This time I'm flying via Air Asia Zest, total cost of our round trip ticket is P14,512.00 for two person. With total of 25 kilos check in baggage from Manila to Incheon and total of 40 kilos check in baggage from Incheon to Manila.
Without the check in baggage round trip ticket is P 5,906.00 (1 pax)
Jeju Island
Our round trip ticket for Jeju Island via Jeju Air cost 173,400 KRW or 7,534.58 PHP. I had a hard time booking my flight in Jeju Air, because of some security features using credit card. I did some research and found out that I can send an email to their customer care and they will booked your flight, you just have to give them some information, and wait for their response.
MONEY MATTERS
I usually exchange my PHP in Czarina Forex Exchange, but this time I switched to "Naila's Money Changer". They have better rate but the place is kinda far, I think they always have the currency you need. The buying rate of 1 PHP is 0.0443 KRW, Czarina's buying rate is 0.048.
Korean Won
ACCOMMODATION
Seoul
Still rules my heart "Namsan Guesthouse 3"! We just love staying here, for so many reasons! Location is one of the major reason - MYEONGDONG! Few minutes walk to Namdaemun Market, near to subway, near to N Seoul Tower, etc etc etc! The room rate is 65,000 KRW for two people per night. They have free breakfast and you can also use their kitchen for cooking. Free use of computer, washing machine, iron. You can also leave your luggage for days!
We stayed in "You and I Guesthouse" located in Jeju City. Room rate is 50,000 KRW for two people per night. Location is good, near to bus terminal, near to some fast food chain (Lotteria, Han's Deli, 7-11, etc.). They provide free breakfast, free use of computer and washing machine. The only cons is they don't have lift/elevator, our room was located on the fourth floor, good thing we only have our backpack and only have light clothing. Overall, I still suggest this guest house because the room is spacious (even the rest room) and the staff were so nice too, very helpful to our Jeju Island tour!
WEATHER AND CLOTHING
Our travel date is June 6 to 13 and yes summer is approaching! For this trip we have some light clothing like dresses, shorts, blouses. The weather in South Korea is also changing, so we also bring light jacket.
VISA
Just like before I've submitted all necessary requirements and our visa was approved, we both got multiple visa! Yey~
My sister's requirements:
- Birth Certificate
- School Certificate
- Photo Copy of School ID
- Passport
- Photocopy of Passport
- Notarized Affidavit of Support
- Application Visa form with picture
- Photocopy of VISA (Korean Visa)
- Travel History: Hongkong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea (twice)
My requirements:
- Birth Certificate
- ITR
- Certificate of Employment
- Bank Certificate
- Passport
- Photocopy of Passport
- Application Visa form with picture
- Photocopy of VISA (Korean Visa)
- Travel History: Taiwan, Singapore (twice), Malaysia, Hongkong, Macau, Thailand (twice), Cambodia, Vietnam, South Korea (thrice)
for more information about applying Korean Visa: click here
Day 1 (June 6)
Namsangol Hanok Village
Myeongdong
Express Bus Terminal Undeground Shopping Mall
Viva Polo (EXO Chanyeol's Mother Restaurant)
Day 2 (June 7)
Aiins World
Seoul Rose Garden
Day 3 (June 8)
Day 4 (June 9)
Namsan Tower
Cafe J Holic
Flight to Jeju Island
Night at Jeju Island
N Seoul Tower
Cafe J Holic
Day 5 (June 10)
Jeju Island
Jusangjeolli Cliff Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls 
Teddy Bear Museum Chocolate Land
Day 6 (June 11)
Jeju Island
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Seopjikoji Sangumburi Crater
Flight back to Seoul
"You Who Came From The Star" Exhibit at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Do Min Joon's Library
Insadong
"The Heirs" filming location in Anguk Station
Unhyeongung Palace
Day 8 (June 13)
Flight to Manila
TRAVELER'S ESSENTIALS
Electricity and Voltage
The power outlet in Korea is type C & F same as type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries.You can bring your own multi-voltage travel adapter, I'm not sure if Namsan Guesthouse provide adapter, you can also buy from the convenience store in Korea. I always bring universal adapter and extension cord.
Banking/ATM
Cards with the Plus and Cirrus logos are the easiest to use and most widely accepted in Korea. Some places even accept international cards like China UnionPay, Maestro, Electron, and JCB cards. I have tried using my BPI International Card withdrawing at some ATM in Myeongdong, Seoul Station and Gimpo International Airport.
Hi, just want to know if tlga bang notarized affidavit of support ang need for students? Or pedeng isubmit ung documents ng parents such as itr, bank cert and coe?
ReplyDeleteHi, I recently applied for visa and hindi na ko nagpasa ng "notarized affidavit of support".
DeleteI think yung docs ng parents is okay to submit.
Thanks for the reply. Last 2012 I've been in S.Korea na and I'm planning to travel again this Oct with my officemates, however, I will be resigning from work na and will be a full time student... I will submit nlng ung docs ng parents ko.... Hopefully ma approve xa.... Btw, pano po magpareserve sa namsan 3? Through email lng po? Need na po bang mag pay in advance? thank you po again. -sasa
ReplyDeletema approve ka nyan, di mo naman first time to apply :)
Deleteyes email lang sa namsan gh 3 for reservation, no need for down payment.
Thanks, need ba ng reservation ng krw sa naila's Money changer??? Btw, na Approved ung visa ko... -Sasa
ReplyDeleteHi, na Approved ung single entry visa ko nung july 29, 2015 and ang Travel ko is October 18, 2015, magkakaproblem ba ako sa Immigration since ang last date of entry Ko is Oct 29,2015 pero ang balik ko naman is October 23, 2015?
ReplyDeletePasok pa sis yung travel date mo, and makikita naman nila yung return date mo, kaya okay pa ;)
DeleteDi ka magkakaproblema nyan ^^
Hi Esor, I always follow your blog. Ask ko lang if nung time na nagsupport ka ng travel ng sister mo, underage pa siya or 20s na? I'll be sponsoring my sister kasi and she's still a student, 22 years old na siya. Kinakabahan ako kung maapprove kami dahil sa age niya. Na dapat nagwwork na siya at her age. Basta complete naman siguro ng requirements, walang problem. ��
ReplyDeleteHi sis, she's 25 na nung suppport ko sya, the next visa still studeng pa din. The latest visa she had and still student at age of 28, approved for multiple visa ;) age doesn' t matter sis ^^
ReplyDeleteHi, main issue is ung PHP to KRW. You exchanged currencies with Naila's Money chager. Are they legit? d nman fake ung KRW na bngay nila? Sorry first time to transact with them. Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteLegit ang Naila's, medyo malayo lang kaya sa Sanry's na lang ako nagpapalit :)
DeleteHi, hindi na po ba hinanap ng embassy ung parents' documents as part of requirement ng sa sister mo po? Ayon kasi sa website, prang ganito ung mga kailangan po.
ReplyDeletePassport
Passport size photo - 1pc
Completed application form
School Certificate of Enrollment (original)
Photocopy of School I.D.
Birth Certificate (photocopy)
Copy of parent’s passport first page or ID
Parents Bank Certificate with latest 3-6 months Bank Statement (original)
Parents Employment Certificate (original) [or Business Permit/DTI/SEC]
Income Tax Return (photocopy)
Hoping for ur reply. Thanks po!
Hi po, need po ng docs ng magsusupport, sa case kasi ng sister ko, ako yung nag support kaya docs ko yung pinasa kasama ng docs nya
DeleteAh thanks po for ur reply :) so u mean hindi na po pala hinanap ang sa documents ng parents nyo po
Deletehello po tatanong kopo sana kung papayagan po ba kami ng bestfriend ko na kumuha ng visa kahit na minor pa po kami. were just 16 years old po. thank you
ReplyDeleteYung visa basta may supporting documents naman kayo pwede
DeleteHi. I just wanna clarify po, you sponsored your sister po for this travel, right? Is that the reason why you included your birth certificates nung nag-pass kayo to prove your relationship? Also, necessary po ba talaga ang Affidavit of Support if yung kapatid ang magssponsor? Di na po ba kayo hiningan ng marriage certificate ng parents niyo? Sorry for asking a lot! Thank you in advance.
ReplyDeleteHi, yes birth certificate(proof of relationship) and notarized affidavit of support yang yung sinubmit ko before, and supporting docs ko na like ITR, COE.
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