My 2016 Travel - 8 Countries in a Year (recap)

After my long absence to this blogging, let me share my last year travel recap. Hopefully if time permits this travel journal of mine will be completed as soon as possible. So without further ado, here's my 2016 Travel recap:

Hongkong - January 2016 

Hongkong Disneyland

First destination for 2016 is Hongkong, it's my third time in Hong Kong.

Places visited: Hongkong Disneyland, Ngong Ping, Giant Buddha, Hongkong Observatory Wheel, AIA Carnival, Victoria Harbour, Snoopy World, Clock Tower, Nanlian Garden, Causeway Bay, HK3D Museum, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery.

Travel dates: January 20-24, 2016

Macau - January 2016 

Macau Ruins

Second destination is Macau, it's my third time in Macau. 

Places visited: Macau Ruins, The Venetian, Casino hopping

Travel dates: January 24-26

South Korea - June 2016 

Yeouido Hangang Park

Third destination is South Korea, it's my fifth time in visiting "The Land of Morning Calm". 

Places visited: Lotte World, Rose Seoul Garden, Hello Kitty Cafe, Doota Duty Free(DOTs KDrama set), Gyeongbukgong Palace, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Yeouido Hangang Park, Ihwa Mural Village, Common Ground, Bukchon Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, Myeongdong Cathedral, Insadong, SM Town(Coex Mall)

Travel dates: June 13-19, 2016

Japan - September 2016 

Tokyo Disney Sea

Fourth destination is Japan, it's my second time in visiting Tokyo.

Places visited: Tokyo Disney Sea, Sensoji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Akihabara, Sanrio Puroland, Gundam Front, Rainbow Bridge, Namja Town, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Market, TokyonTower.

Travel dates: September 4 - 9, 2016

Vietnam - October 2016 

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Fifth destination is Vietnam, it's my second time visiting Ho Chin Minh City and it is the first country for Indochina Trip 2016 (4 countries in 7 days).

Places visited: Notre-Dame Basilica Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Ben Tanh Market, Saigon Square

Travel dates: October 13-15, 2016

Cambodia - October 2016 

 

Angkor Wat

Sixth destination is Cambodia, it's my second time visiting Siem Reap. The second country part of Indochina Trip 2016.

Places visited: Angkor Wat, South Gate of the Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Elephant Terrace, Terrace of Leper king, Takoa, Ta Prom, Banteay kdey, Srah Srang

Travel dates: October 15-17, 2016

Thailand - October 2016 

Wat Pathum Wanaram

Seventh destination is Thailand, it's my third time visiting Bangkok. The third country part of Indochina Trip 2016.

Places visited: Patpong, Siam Paragon, Wat Pathum Wanaram

Travel dates: October 17-18 and October 20, 2016

Myanmar - October 2016 

Shwedagon Pagoda

Eighth destination is Myanmar, it'my first time visiting Myanmar. Definitely it is something new for me, it's been a while that I've been to a new place. The last country part of Indochina Trip 2016.

Places visited: Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, The Independence Monument, Maha Bandula Park, Town Hall Yangon, Kandawgyi Lake

Travel dates: October 18-20, 2016



Now that's a wrap of my 8 countries in year 2016. I will have separate post for each soon, will be posting itineraries, hotel reviews, budget and tips. 

South Korea 2014 - For The Fourth Time! (Budget)

Annyeong Haseyo!

Fourth time to visit The Land of the Morning Calm ^_^

My favorite country in ASIA! "SOUTH KOREA"

Check out my 1 week escapade!

Loving South Korea - For the Fourth Time!

South Korea 2014: Day 1 - Namsangol Hanok Village, Express Bus Terminal, Viva Polo

South Korea 2014: Day 2 - Seoul Rose Garden and Aiins World

South Korea 2014: Day 3 - Seoul Land and Seoul Zoo

South Korea 2014: Day 4 - N Seoul Tower and Cafe J Holic

South Korea 2014: Day 4 - Jeju Air (night at Jeju Island)

South Korea 2014: Day 5 - Jeju Island (Jusangjeolli Cliff, Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls)

South Korea 2014: Day 5 - Jeju Island (Teddy Bear Museum and Chocolate Land)

South Korea 2014: Day 6 - Jeju Island (Sunrise Peak, Seopjikoji and Sangumburi Crater)

South Korea 2014: Day 7 - Last day in Seoul (Insadong, Unhyeongung Palace)

South Korea 2014: Day 7 - Last day in Seoul (You Who Came From The Star Exhibit)

*Namsan Guesthouse for 3 nights: 65,000 KRW per night for 2 pax (June 6 - 9)

Namsan Guesthouse 3

*You and I Guesthouse (Jeju~Si) for 3 nights: 50,000 KRW per night for 2 pax (June 9 - 12)

*Entrance Fee to Aiins World is 10,000 KRW (450 php), I only paid half (5,000 KRW) 'coz my new friend pays the rest^_^

*Food: Lotteria that cost 4,500 KRW per meal, Hans Deli at Jeju Island cost 3,900KRW and up. A TwoSome Coffee cost 5,000 KRW up. Viva Polo (Italian Restaurant) ranges from 10,000 KRW and up.

Korean streetfoods cost 700 KRW and up: Odeng (fishcake) = 700 KRW, Kimbap = 1,500 KRW, Tteokbokki = 2,500 KRW, Sausage BBQ = 3,000 KRW, Ice Cream = 2,000 - 3000 KRW

Pork Cutlet Omurice 5,900 won

Sausage Omurice 5,900won

3,900 won

Strawberry Smoothie 5000 KRW

3000 KRW each

10,000 KRW per set

dukbokki 1500 won

yogurt ice cream 2000 won

bibimbap 5000 won

kimbap 1500 won

Odeng 700won

Sausage 3000won

  

3000 won each(yummy Korean street foods) 

*Roudtrip ticket via AIR ASIA: Manila to Incheon has 25 kilos check in baggage (shared) and Incheon to Manila has 40 kilos check in baggage (shared).

*Roundtrip ticket via JEJU AIR: Gimpo to Jeju has no check in baggage.

* T- Money Load: 50,000 KRW for 1 week, including transportation to and from Airport and touring Jeju Island.

T Money re-loadable card

*Entrance to Chocolate Land: 3,000 KRW that can also be use for discount inside the museum, we use ours to buy Blueberry Cheesecake and Cafe Latte.

*For hanbok wearing experience: We paid 3,300 at Unhyeongung Palace, but you can also try it for free at M Plaza in Myeongdong.

KTO at M Plaza (Myeongdong)

Check out my other post of South Korea Trip Budget

Trip to South Korea 2013 (September) - 4 days
Trip to South Korea 2012 (November) - 1 week trip
Trip to South Korea 2012 (February) - 4 days

South Korea 2014: Day 7 - Last day in Seoul (Insadong, Unhyeongung Palace)

June 12, 2014

Back to Seoul

Our flight from Jeju International Airport to Gimpo is 8:25am, we took the Aiport Bus that only cost 1,000won (credited to our T Money), if you want to take a cab it will cost you 6,000 won. 

check in

Jeju Airport Mall

 

now boarding, bye bye Jeju Island...see you again >.<

LEE MIN HO ♥

We still have a day to enjoy Seoul!

INSADONG

Address

130-4, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si

서울 종로구 인사동 130-4일대

How to get here:

Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.

Go 100m straight, then turn left.

OR

Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 3.
Go straight 300m, and turn left at the 4-way Intersection.
Go straight 100m, and take the left road towards Insadong-gil Road.

Insadong is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, traditional teahouses, and cafes.

SSAMZIGIL

Ssamziegil has been marked as the 'Special Insa-dong within Insa-dong'. This unique area was designed in such a way by connecting its charming alleys in the form of a spiral-like stairway.

The Heirs Filming Location

Pastel De Nata

Address: 1st Fl.,175-57 Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

For Korean Drama fans, this is one of the filming location of the drama "The Heirs" starring Lee Minho and Park Shin Hye. in the drama this place is where Cha Eun Sang (Shin-Hye) bought her dreamcatcher, well this is not a dream-catcher shop but a shop that sells egg tarts.  

the dream catcher

The Heirs

Unhyeongung Royal Residence
Address
464, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로 464 (운니동)

How to go here:
Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) Exit 4
50m from station
Jongno 3-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) Exit 4
Go 300m towards Anguk Station

Admission Fee: FREE
Closed every Monday
November – March: 09:00 ~ 18:00
April – October: 09:00 ~ 19:00

Unhyeongung Palace also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence is the palace that King Gojong lived in before he acceded to the throne. The palace was built in 1864 and in 1869 more buildings were added.

You can have your traditional clothing experience here, for 3,300 KRW experience wearing hanbok as you walk through Unhyeongung Palace.

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