Monday 29 April 2013

[Seoul] Restaurant and Bar - Gaepan (개판) by Minwoo of Shinhwa

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The bar serves very delicious food.   The 6 of us shared a potato stew, egg roll, pancake and korean lunch box set.   Try the peach juice drink... delicious too!

Address: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Sinsa-dong 647-4

To get there, take subway to Apgujeong rodeo station and use exit 5.  While facing the main road, turn right and walk towards a Canon building, Soju Tec and Toms and Tom Coffee.  Continue to walk straight and you should see standard chartered bank and paris baguette.  At the next junction where you see the flower cafe, du sel brilliant, turn right and continue walking straight.  When you see Look Optical, walk straight. At the T-junction, turn right.  Gaepan is just around the corner.

The restaurant opens from 7pm till wee hours in the morning.  



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Sunday 28 April 2013

Article: Korean Street Food: The Tornado Potato

Korean Street Food: The Tornado Potato

http://blog.korea.net/?p=15484

Article: A walk through palaces with music

A walk through palaces with music

http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?articleId=107423

Article: 5 Seoul Subway Shortcuts to Tourist Attractions | Seoulistic – Korea Simplified

5 Seoul Subway Shortcuts to Tourist Attractions | Seoulistic – Korea Simplified

http://seoulistic.com/travel-to-korea/5-seoul-subway-shortcuts-to-tourist-attractions/

Article: Want to Marry a Korean? Here’s 6 Things You Should Know!

Want to Marry a Korean? Here’s 6 Things You Should Know!

http://seoulistic.com/korean-culture/want-to-marry-a-korean-heres-6-things-you-should-know/

Article: 8 Cafe Streets in Seoul for Coffee Lovers

8 Cafe Streets in Seoul for Coffee Lovers

http://seoulistic.com/what-to-do-in-korea/8-cafe-streets-in-seoul-for-coffee-lovers/

Article: Official Site of Korea Tourism Org.: Seasonal Spring Foods in Korea

Official Site of Korea Tourism Org.: Seasonal Spring Foods in Korea

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=713941&gotoPage=1&out_service=

During my recent trip to Korea, I had the opportunity to know this seasonal vegetable, ssuk or mugwort.  It has a pretty strong herb taste and would say that it has an acquired taste. Foreigners might not get used to the taste easily but the Koreans seem to love it!  What I had tried was the mugwort sticky rice cake as well as mugwort fried pancake.  The vegetable is a little tough and would need some chewing.  Apparently, the locals would go hiking and pluck the vegatables back for cooking.   Otherwise, it is also readily available at the traditional market or supermarket.

Picture of the mugwort pancake and rice cake.

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[Seoul] Ewha Women's University

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This is one place that I know, that regardless of season, the scenery stays picturesque.  During autumn, maples leaves are found on many of its trees and during spring, the light pink spring flowers signifies the start of new year and new energy to the entire campus.



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Wednesday 24 April 2013

Watch "Episode 4.How to buy tickets at the Korean movie theater (Speak up Korean) by Community Korea" on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqyj7O38n6Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Watch "Episode 3: How to ride a taxi to your destination (Speak up Korean) by Community Korea" on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg5ndGdw1Cs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Watch "Episode 2 How to order take-out from home (Speak up Korean) by Community Korea" on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omvqhR0JQJU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Watch "Episode 1 : How to order food at a Korean restaurant (Speak up Korean) by Community Korea" on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWYueXrlcwU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Seoul] Love padlocks at N Seoul Tower

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Couples believe that by securing a padlock together with a love message,  followed by tossing n the keys away as far as they can,  they will be blessed with everlasting love ♥♥

The stretch of fence as well as the cone-shaped trees are filled with thousands of locks already.   May those with their padlocks tightly secured enjoy the bliss of everlasting love ^^

Watch "[The One (That Winter, The Wind Blows OST)] Winter Love (Hangul/Romanized/English Sub) Lyrics" on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x2uN8D-7mk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Simply a lovely lovely song from The Winter The Wind Blows



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Monday 22 April 2013

Best inflight cookie on Cathay Pacific

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I have travelled on many flights but this is the first time that I was served such delicious macadamia nut butter shortbread en route my flight back from Seoul.  So much so that I bucked up my courage to ask for extra pieces.   Unfortunately, the flight has only prepared enough for 1 piece per passenger.  In my second attempt in checking out for extra cookies. ..  I asked the stewardess again while going to the lavatory.  The helpful stewardess managed to find 1 piece while collecting the meal tray.

I did the same 바보 thing on my transit flight.  Eventually, I managed to collect 2 pieces to being back home ^^

Remember. .. do not discard this cookie if you are taking cathay pacific flight. ..



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Sunday 21 April 2013

[Seoul] Cherry Blossoms at Sinchon

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Exit Sinchon Station and as you walk along the stretch of road heading towards Sinchon Station... The pedestrian pathway and main road are scattered with fallen petals from the cherry blossoms.   Beautiful sight indeed.



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[Seoul] More on flowers

Sweet little ones ... pretty !

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[Seoul] More on Spring Flowers

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Caught more spring flowers along Yeouidong-ro yesterday.  They are mostly white in colour and not the usual pink ones that I saw at Yeouido-Hangang park.  How long will the flowers last...?



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Thursday 18 April 2013

[Seoul] Hello Kitty Cafe

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Got myself a window seat... enjoying the noon breeze. As the gentle wind blows, it brought in pretty fallen petals from the cherry trees ^^

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Article: North Korean exiles scoff at talk of war

It is interesting to hear from the perspectives of exiles. Had allowed us to know about a country that had threatened war again and again.... http://www.armytimes.com/article/20130417/NEWS/304170021



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Wednesday 17 April 2013

Article: Kimchi and Kimjang

Kimchi is certainly healthy since it is done using vegetables and chilly powder. The only downside perhaps is the amount of salt used in the preservation. otherwise, I think it is great. http://blog.korea.net/?p=15367

[Seoul] Rose Waffle

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Had a slow afternoon tea at a flower café. The waffle has a rose taste and it is certainly unique in its own way. Served with 2 pieces of cookie. Delicious ^^



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Watch "Kim Jeong Hoon 20040905 SBS UN Remember" on YouTube

This is one of my all-time favourite Korean songs





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Tuesday 16 April 2013

Article: Revival of Korean palaces

Revival of Korean palaces

http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Travel/view?articleId=107099

[Seoul] 9th Hangang Yeouido Spring Flower Festival 2013 ( 봄꽃제)

The Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival has started.  It covers a huge area from Yeouido Park and all the way until Hangang Park. If you are taking the subway, alight at Yeouido Station and use exit 3. You will hit IFC mall. Exit the mall, walk along the pathway, pass by Coffee Bean and keep going. You will see Big Yeouido Park 여의도공원. Enter the park and walk towards the northwest direction. At the end of the park, you will see 2 rows of cherry blossom trees lining along the road. Enjoy the walk.

The festival started  recently and will go on until 21 April. Lots of locals, including office workers visiting the park during their lunch hour, bikers and tourists.

It is a carnival event with tentages set up along the way.  The are also performances everyday until 21 April.   That includes stage performances and band performances near the Han river.  It is certainly a good time to pack your picnic basket and enjoy some sandwiches and beer, maybe.

Weather is rather comfortable today around 15 to 18 degrees.  No need for thick clothings.   Enjoy the sun, the flowers, the river and the company of your loved ones at the festival.   Life is good ^*

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Monday 15 April 2013

[Seoul] Beautiful Pavilion

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While watching Innocent Man (착한남자), I was captivated by the beautiful pavilion that overlooks the entire Seoul at night, which appeared in a few scenes. Some says it was the N Seoul Tower pavilion. I am not sure because the pavilion in the drama looks like it sits on a hill. I am still puzzled >. < [Seoulysoul is now on Facebook www.facebook.com/seoulysoul ... like my page ^^ ]



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[Jeju] Leaving the land of tangerine and green tea

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Am at the Jeju airport and waiting for my flight back to seoul. There isn't much of choice of restaurant after immigration. There is a korea restaurant, 7 eleven, souvenir shop, a big duty free shop and a cafe - Angel-in-us Coffee. Wanted to order the Real Dark Choco drink but it was available. As such I order a green tea shake instead and a green tea cookie. Not too bad for my lunch ^^



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[Jeju] Hello Mr Sunny in Jeju!

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I am always fascinated that Koreans have such a big space at the roof area to sun their clothes. Good energy saving to not use the dryer ^^



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Saturday 13 April 2013

[Jeju] DIY breakfast at the guest house in Jeju

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Love my breakfast this morning. Jeju has so much tangerine and it is nice to have some fresh fruits with your breakfast. Bliss ^^ [I have started a facebook page. Like me at www.facebook.com/seoulysoul ♡ ]



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Friday 12 April 2013

[Jinhae] Video: Jinhae, City in Full Bloom 벚꽃 도시, 진해

Jinhae, City in Full Bloom 벚꽃 도시, 진해 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLJH9a5bAyg Would love to try the Cherry Blossom bread! It looks so delicious...yum yum ^^

Video: Delicious, Staple and Nutritious Pork 돼지고기 요리

Delicious, Staple and Nutritious Pork 돼지고기 요리

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Zy4LLghLA

[Seoul] Video: Enjoying spring flowers in Seoul 서울의 봄꽃길

Enjoying spring flowers in Seoul 서울의 봄꽃길

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWpm2rRWlv0

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[Jeju] Jeju Tangerine

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This cute little jeju tangerine measures only 1 inch wide.  Sweet in look and in taste ^^



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Thursday 11 April 2013

매일우유

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It is milk for breakfast today! What did you have for breakfast?



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Wednesday 10 April 2013

[Jeju] Crystal clear beach at Seongsan

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Check out this crystal clear beach.. .. so clear that you can see the pebbles at the seabed ^^



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[Jeju] Pacific Ocean

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Nice view of the Pacific Ocean... Have you been there?



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[Jeju] Cold Spring at Seogwipo

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The cold spells doesn't seem to want to go away. While I am enjoying the cold breeze (at times), the occasional cold strong winds bring a shiver down the spine. >. <



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Monday 8 April 2013

[Jeju] 약사불 at 산방산

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Visited this big buddha at Mt. Sanbang just a while ago.  Huge statue!



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First breakfast at Jeju

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What are you having for breakfast?  My breakfast is sweet potato cream bread and banana milk.  Bought from a convenient store near my guest house.

What is significant was that I bought the bread Paris Baguette using my new hello kitty T money card.  Cool!



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Sunday 7 April 2013

T money Card

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Had problem using my T money this morning and had to resort to using a single trip card. Got my new T money card which is a Hello Kitty hp accessory. Isn't it cute? A normal new card costs 3000won... The cute hp card costs 6000 won. A little expensive but it is worth it!



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Tuesday 2 April 2013

Cherry Blossom at Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do

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It is the Cherry Blossom festival again. The festival at Jinhae is now on until 10 April. Seems like a sight that should not be missed during Springtime. Anyone gonna make a trip there? There will be shuttle buses from Seoul to Jinhae during the festival. Travelling time is about 4 hours. Be prepared for a long ride if you are departing from Seoul. Bus details can be found on the KTO website. Anyone travelling from Busan to Jinhae?



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An April Fool's joke (Korean Classroom)

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The students are creative but the teacher is even more creative. Was anyone tricked on this April Fool's Day?



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Monday 1 April 2013

Korean Hunks on this week's 8 Days magazine

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Grab your copy now!



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Sushi Smoothie

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How about this new combination?  Oh well, it was an April Fool's joke!  Gotcha!



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Watch "SWEEPING NEW KOREAN VISA REGULATIONS" on YouTube

What? Wives of Korean need to serve military service? Making kimchi is part of the service? Hmmm....




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