February 13, 2018
November 08, 2016
The 7-Day Seoul Trip
November 08, 2016So yeah, I went to Seoul! Yeay yeay yeay! Like finally after a whole year craving to come. I'm going to dedicate this post to shar...
Like finally after a whole year craving to come. I'm going to dedicate this post to share stories, experiences, and details about my trip. This post is kinda special I made an English and Indonesian version. Here we go!
Once upon a time, there was this gal. She's not that into Korean lifestyle nor a big fan of K-pop. Yet she loved pretty places, preppy clothes, and trees and streets with fresh air to breathe. So it's Seoul.
She found a picture of autumn in Seoul on the internet with streets and changing color trees, printed and patched it to a board and hung it on the wall of her room.
And her life continued...
Until one day, her friend called about cheap budget flight tickets to Seoul. And then her life's spinning again.
So guys, if you have this one place you want to visit so bad but only have limited budget, always check on cheap budget airlines, which in this case I used AirAsia. Even if you have enough budget to travel in luxury, why spend much on flights, while you can use it as an extra for your shopping splurge. But this is just my opinion, so if you feel like you have to travel in comfort (yes, going abroad could take hours on plane depends on the destination), then pick the one that suits you well.
1. Get your ticket secured
Whenever you found a good price, hurry and pay for it. Cheap tickets won't last long. You have to click the button as soon as possible because you have people around the world that might looking for the same thing as you.
2. Hotel deal
After you secure your tickets, next step is to book your hotel. I got everything done on booking.com. You can book it for free and pay it on arrival. It helps so much especially on peak times where people are hunting hotels for holidays. I picked a comfy guesthouse at Hongdae and Itaewon. Both places are popular in Seoul as places where youngsters gather.
3. Apply for visa
This one is a bit tricky. The terms and charge may be vary to countries around the world. In Indonesia I have to pay Rp 540,000 or about 42 USD per September 2016. Please be informed that a single entry visa is required for 90 days only. If you want to visit regularly, apply for multi entry visa.
4. List the itinerary
This is a must. Wasting time just wandering around without having a plan is a big NO. You want to make the trip a meaningful and beautiful one, right? So make details of places to go, things to do, what food to try, kinds of transportation to take, and anything else you wish to do. Spare some time to plan the trip, browse any desired spot to be visited, ask friends and families especially the ones who've been going to that place. But the most important thing, your trip will be your own experience. So pick the places that will suit you well. Reviews help a lot when deciding things.
In this trip, I took with me 1 cabin baggage (maximum 7 kg for AirAsia) and 1 backpack. Here's the list of the things I brought:
She found a picture of autumn in Seoul on the internet with streets and changing color trees, printed and patched it to a board and hung it on the wall of her room.
And her life continued...
Until one day, her friend called about cheap budget flight tickets to Seoul. And then her life's spinning again.
So guys, if you have this one place you want to visit so bad but only have limited budget, always check on cheap budget airlines, which in this case I used AirAsia. Even if you have enough budget to travel in luxury, why spend much on flights, while you can use it as an extra for your shopping splurge. But this is just my opinion, so if you feel like you have to travel in comfort (yes, going abroad could take hours on plane depends on the destination), then pick the one that suits you well.
1. Get your ticket secured
Whenever you found a good price, hurry and pay for it. Cheap tickets won't last long. You have to click the button as soon as possible because you have people around the world that might looking for the same thing as you.
2. Hotel deal
After you secure your tickets, next step is to book your hotel. I got everything done on booking.com. You can book it for free and pay it on arrival. It helps so much especially on peak times where people are hunting hotels for holidays. I picked a comfy guesthouse at Hongdae and Itaewon. Both places are popular in Seoul as places where youngsters gather.
3. Apply for visa
This one is a bit tricky. The terms and charge may be vary to countries around the world. In Indonesia I have to pay Rp 540,000 or about 42 USD per September 2016. Please be informed that a single entry visa is required for 90 days only. If you want to visit regularly, apply for multi entry visa.
4. List the itinerary
This is a must. Wasting time just wandering around without having a plan is a big NO. You want to make the trip a meaningful and beautiful one, right? So make details of places to go, things to do, what food to try, kinds of transportation to take, and anything else you wish to do. Spare some time to plan the trip, browse any desired spot to be visited, ask friends and families especially the ones who've been going to that place. But the most important thing, your trip will be your own experience. So pick the places that will suit you well. Reviews help a lot when deciding things.
In this trip, I took with me 1 cabin baggage (maximum 7 kg for AirAsia) and 1 backpack. Here's the list of the things I brought:
- 2 jackets, 3 turtlenecks
- 1 pants, 1 skirt
- Toiletries
- Toy camera, charger, socks, water bottle, medicine
- Mini travel note and a book to read on the plane
To save space inside your travel bag, roll the clothes and use any left room. Especially that you will need more room for the things you're going to buy during the trip.
Day 1
Scrolled around Hongdae, taking first autumn leaves shots at Hongdae Playground. Also we headed to this cute shop called Veronica Effect that sells vintage picture books. I've been craving for old school socks with stripes like this and successfully found it all around Hongdae Market. Don't miss local music acts and street graffiti performances at nights
Day 2
Next stop was Seoul World Cup Stadium that's close to Haneul Park. To reach the park, you should follow the signs, walk to the street, and climb numbers of steps. It was worth the view though! When we came, the view was so amazing, colors were great, plus the cool air made it even perfect. Last stop for the day, we visited Ewha Womans University which has lots and lots of girls fashion items. It was autumn when I came, so they sold mostly warm outfit. The price was really good. So many socks and sweatshirts choices I bought several. Can't stand the cuteness!
Day 3
The third day we went to Yeouido Park which lays in Yeongdeungpo District. If you need fresh air and lots of walk, come and join the fun in here. We met an old friend and we ate at a small local restaurant that serves yummy Korean traditional dish. It's a must to taste the local food when you're traveling abroad. Not getting tired even a bit, we headed to Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, and Garosu-gil street. It's a famous area where you can shop at expensive boutiques and if you are lucky enough, you can see drama shootings or even meet the celebrities. All after, we headed to Seoul Forest and saw like 5 couples doing wedding shots. Pile of changing color trees definitely a lovely background to those brides and grooms picture. Last stop we went across the street and found this fun Under Stand Avenue with colorful containers that are turned into fancy cafes. Nice spot for taking pictures!
Day 4
Again we met a couple of friends (so good to meet old friends!) and headed to Myeong-dong to shop and had kimbap for lunch. All around you can see palaces, crossroads, offices buildings, huge post office, and big area of markets. If you want to get great deal of skin care, buy it here at Myeong-dong. I bought aloe vera and snail face masks, exfoliating product, also face water cleanser. Also they have lots of selection of key chain, socks, metal food ware, and traditional cloth if you want to get souvenirs with affordable price
Day 5
Today we went to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and Bukchon Hanok Village. It's freezing cold so I bought a gray long warm sweater here. Then we visited a friend's house, had a delicious dinner, and got into those nostalgic talks. So fun!
Day 6
Sunday, we went to church at Gangnam-gu area and continued our walks at Seorae Village. Here we took lots of pictures of traditional houses, fancy alleys, and beautiful view from the bridge. It was a bright day, so we kinda happy to be soaked by the sunshine, so fresh! In the evening we went to Banpo Bridge, waited couple of hours to see the colorful rainbow fountain in the middle of the cold!
Day 7
On the last day, we went to Dongdaemun Market, a thrift store named Gwanjang Market, and our final stop was Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Center where we spent all the last pennies here. Shop for lyfe!
On the last day, we went to Dongdaemun Market, a thrift store named Gwanjang Market, and our final stop was Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Center where we spent all the last pennies here. Shop for lyfe!
Over all, here's my thought about Seoul:
- Fresh air with pretty colors in autumn, visiting parks are very recommended!
- Lots and lots of cute alleys
- So cold! Perfect to wear layered outfit
- Make sure to bring hand and foot cream with you
- Foods are delicious, from street stall to proper restaurant, all is so good!
- Basically Seoul is nestled and surrounded by mountainous and hilly ground, so put on your most comfy shoes to avoid sore and tired foot
- Skin care and beauty shops are everywhere! Prepare your cash and have a blast!
- And the list goes on
all pictures by Arum and camera self-timer
August 05, 2016
Katya
August 05, 2016there she is after all this time I can finally see her she's at the magazine stall in front of our school she's holding two m...
there she is
after all this time I can finally see her
she's at the magazine stall in front of our school
she's holding two magazines
one in each hand
I can tell that she can't decide which one to buy
and then she pays for both
I'll do the same
she's tiny
petite for her age
kind of fragile
delicate
I guess if she's hit by a surprise, she'll just break
and that ponytail
I adore that
how can a wisp of hair could do such great magic on her
she's shy
she walks fast
she's always with a book in her hand
she's pretty
I first saw her at the bus stop
it's just a few steps away from the magazine stall
she's standing
with a book in her hand
a bunch of kids were making jokes on each other
but she's just standing still
looking far at the street, waiting for her bus to come
I couldn't do anything except stared
stared at her
stared like an idiot
stared behind people's back
stared from the bus stop across the road
but the afternoon sun was just too perfect
I couldn't help not to stare
when her bus finally came, I saw her smile
she got the sincere one
the one that makes your heart warm whenever you see that kind
on that point
I urge myself to at least say hi to her
which I couldn't
not the day after
nor a week later
and it's been a month now
so what am I supposed to do?
why is this bothering me?
what is actually happening?
maybe I'll find out the day I have enough guts to say hi
- Edgar
so hey guys, these just a bunch of sentences I'm working on
let's see if it works well, I'll do more
I'm wearing this beautiful plain dress by stylewe follow them on facebook for more updates
photos by steffi
July 22, 2016
In the Middle
July 22, 2016Talking about personalities, it's always been an interesting issue to dig about. Every person you meet is unique. Probably have simila...
Talking about personalities, it's always been an interesting issue to dig about. Every person you meet is unique. Probably have similarities, but not exact. I find this really interesting.
As an introvert slash observer slash considerate person, it's quite easy for me to understand people and to see things through their goggles.
Even some crazy decisions of someone sometimes make sense to me.
It just feels like I swim through their eyes, to the heads and minds and not being judgmental of the path they choose.
After learning international law studies, I think I'm going to take psychology for my next turn. What about writing a book, like my own book, that would be cool. Say whaat?
You might want to know what's going on in my head? Pretty intense maybe? Well, the fact is, it is not. It's quite simple inside here. I like it to keep it casual this way.
And oh, handling yourself when you bump into kinds of situation, it really shows the real you.
I mean, I never knew how it would be like to fall in love, to get ugly scores at school, to get tons of cute stuff, to be left behind, to eat disgusting food, to be in pretty rough situation, to have unbelievable trip, to be involved in something dangerous, the list goes on..
But when I get through all of it, I kinda find myself, quite surprising that I could overstep something I think I wouldn't.
Like who even thought I could get through long distance relationship?
Me myself? Um, nu uh.
Flying across the island to run for the job I've dream?
I have big guts here to leave my hometown.
And any other huge things I think I couldn't take on but the fact I did. Yay for that!
It's a yes that I still got so much to learn here, but yet I have nothing to regret. Unwanted things happen for sure.
Might feel hard-slightly but you can get over it.
June 30, 2016
Me Gusta!
June 30, 2016Hello precious people! I'm going to list random things that I like-right here right now-anything I fond of that comes into my mind wh...
Hello precious people!I'm going to list random things that I like-right here right now-anything I fond of that comes into my mind while writing this post.This is so much fun, I hope that I'm not overwhelmed by all the 'me likey' ones that pop in my head. Shall we?
1. City Mapsyep, I like those confusing lines that form into complicated mazes, especially the ones from foreign country that the language I'm not familiar to. It's fun to follow the red, black, blue lines. If you happen to have old vintage city maps, I'd love to collect it. Whenever my friends or family go to overseas, instead of hoping for souvenirs (would be keychain for sure) I'd prefer to ask for maps. It's free and fun.Alright, so now you know
2. Making Unnecessary Moves and Unfunny Jokesso yes, I'm pretty awkward, not can't-talk-awkward but kind of too-much-thinking-awkward.Like I think too much of what to say and what to do in certain circumstances.So instead of talking and standing still, I might move aimlessly haha, this might be a little weird but it's not that bad. I also sometimes broke into not really funny joke but I found hilarious. I like laughing. Is that weird? To love laughing. Hahaha, see? I'm laughing even in a post *sigh*
3. Reading & WritingThese two are my favorite things to do to spend my me-time. I have a pile of sealed fresh notebooks and journals, in case I'm running out of space to write. I produce small notes, song titles, even shopping lists.I like reading love stories, thrill and mystery ones, stories about people and history. In the future, I think I'm going to be a children's book writer. It would be fun :D
4. T-shirt & Mom JeansI'm not wearing it in this post, but lately I've been nestling myself into mom jeans and tucked-in t-shirt like a lot! Nothing can beat the comfyness, and it's also embracing my tiny figure. It's not too much, looks fine on me, and I feel great in it. Well, right now these four are the ones I could think of. Note : I'm having my office leave, that's why I can have some time to write this. -photos by steffi
March 17, 2016
Hello Spring
March 17, 2016oh hello there my last post was in december 2015 haha sorry for the super late updates but anyways, welcome to spring 2016 I'...
oh hello there
my last post was in december 2015
haha sorry for the super late updates
haha sorry for the super late updates
but anyways, welcome to spring 2016
I've never thought of wearing a sleeveless dress before
It's like I'm too skinny. My arms are so tiny
So I challenge myself to wear one, and this is what it looks like
It's like I'm too skinny. My arms are so tiny
So I challenge myself to wear one, and this is what it looks like
why is it so expensive to hold a wedding?
I want to try to go to the airport riding a motorbike
craving for a well-spent vacation with friends in a solitude place
flower crown - h&m loves coachella / necklace - massicot
dress - stradivarius / shoes - newlook
bag - shopbop
December 08, 2015
Outer Space ♥
December 08, 2015have you ever been in a position where you think you want something new? anything new new challenge, new atmospehere, new vibe just all ...
have you ever been in a position where you think you want something new?
anything new
new challenge, new atmospehere, new vibe
just all new
anything new
new challenge, new atmospehere, new vibe
just all new
not saying that the previous life doesn'f fulfill my satisfaction
but hey, new path is there waiting to be discovered
so why not take it?
but hey, new path is there waiting to be discovered
so why not take it?
always being positive doesn't mean you are not surrounded by negativity
it's just the way you handle it that makes you win
people got their own problem, you got yours
don't let theirs effect yourself
cause when it does, it's the perfect time to find another space
and now I got mine
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