After 9 months, I'm back to
"The Land of the Morning Calm"! I hadn't had enough of South Korea! My favorite country in Asia. But this time
Jeju Island is part of this 1 week vacation, but only for two days, I'm really excited for this trip! Aja~Aja~ ^_^
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!
Jeju Island
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
ITINERARY
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)
Seoul Land Seoul Zoo
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
Day 7 (June 12)
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.
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