TRAVEL TO KOREA: SHOPPING HAUL!

Annyeong~ Yes! This is what I waiting for to share out. Korea is shopping heaven and of course you need to shop till you drop because there are a lot of things to buy there. Cosmetics, kpop albums, cute socks and more!! Just let your money fly~~

For me, I hunt for albums and cosmetics for sure! Before that, let me show you all a photo first!

TA DAAAA~~!!

This was the first shopping haul after I back from Busan :) I will start from the left. Let's go! I randomly bought the phone case because I want to replace the old one but end up related to Jackson (IGOT7 you know~) I stock up so much masks from innisfree, the face shop and it's skin (basically because of GOT7), they are cheap compare to the price in Malaysia! (1pc for RM3.00++) And also, cosmetics! Those socks are super cute, I can't resist myself to buy them! 

These are only my cosmetics haul. I didn't buy much and I regretted T_T

I was worried about my money but I did arrange properly amount of money I can spend on my makeup but I messed them up XD But those are the things that I have no regret I bought! (should buy more!) I spent roughly 70,000 - 80,000 KRW here. Tips for girls: do not convert the currency. Just don't because after you convert you don't feel like buying them anymore T_T 

From left: Contour Brush, Shading Brush & Blending Brush.

I also bought these makeup brush at Korea. 2 brush are from Etude House and another 1 is from Tony Moly. Surprisingly, they are really good to use!

p/s: the photo is not blur but the sticker over stack XD

I've been loving stickers & I actually collect cute stickers. They are so cute so I bought them. 

I bought them at Daiso and they coast me 1,000KRW for 1 and inside a packet have 3 pcs T_T *thumbs up* I really love the galaxy stickers! 

As a kpop fans, if you are not going to buy albums at there, you missed the chance. The price are affordable! All I bought above not more than 15,000KRW (if you want to know the price, DM me on Twitter/Instagram!)

I went to Myeongdong Underground one night and I bought them all as I thought I will not going there already, yes end up I went there once only T_T

Thankful I bought all the albums I want! I spent total of 85,500KRW here. But I'm happy! :D

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That's all for my shopping haul! I hope I bought more though T_T

I definitely will be back again anytime soon!

Thank you for reading and see you on the next post!

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KOREA DAY 8 IN SEOUL: BACK TO MALAYSIA & TIPS!

Annyeong~ I miss Korea already!! T__T

Anyway, I thought of writing my day 8 in Seoul as well to complete my whole trip itinerary and this post might be very short so I'm going to compile some tips in this post along.

Basically my day 8 was not bad. We didn't go anywhere on day 8 as our flight is at 4:00PM (KST).

We did packed and tidy up our luggage on the night before. We really did the right thing because you can't pack it on the day of your flight except your flight is on the night. But I suggest to pack earlier because last minute works never done.

So, we woke up at 10:00AM and getting ready to check out at 12:00PM. We are leaving our hostel but before we left, host came to send us off since he is going to tidy the house as well. That day was super cold and he even told us that it might snow in the afternoon. I was sad because why it's on the day we are leaving T_T  After ready to go, we walked to the subway and took AREX to Incheon Airport. While on the way to airport, IT SNOW!! My first time seeing snow & 2016 the first snow T__T still lucking to see snow though!

We reached airport at around 1:00++PM and get our tax refund! Queue for check in and finally settle down ourselves. We are leaving Seoul! Definitely will be back soon! :)

That's all for my last day in Seoul. We touched down Malaysia and it all became the same. Hot weather and very familiar language! :D

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All of below are my only thoughts & experiences and it might not be the most accurate.

TIPS & GUIDES

* If you are travelling as a backpackers, please be ready to walk.

- they have a lot of stairs and some of the station didn't have escalators

- (subway) when you want to change from 1 line to another 1 line, ready to walk up or down and even walk for 200m-250m

- from one place to another place, you have walk (in 200m-350m or even more)

1. T-Money

- in Malaysia we have Touch N Go, yes! T-Money is kinda like Touch N Go

- you can buy them at subway stations within the city or convenient store with T-Money logo

- when you have your T-Money, just top up an amount in it // for me, I top up 50,000 won because I went there for 8 days & 7 nights

- you can get refund at convenient stores if you balance is less than 10,000 won (500 won will be charged)

2. Plan a draft itinerary

- if you are travelling for the first time, you surely have known where you want to go/explore

- write down the places you want to go along with which station/line/exit you are going, its really convenient and save time

3. Difference between AREX & KTX

 AIRPORT RAILROAD EXPRESS (AREX) - INCHEON AIRPORT --> SEOUL STN

- Arex is used to go to Seoul Stn from Incheon Airport and have 2 types of train

*Express train [43 minutes] for 8,000 won 

*All-stop train [56 minutes] for 4,050 won

KTX 

- KTX is used to travel Busan

- But KTX is not direct train to Busan, KTX also stop at several stations/places 

- Busan is the last stop and the duration took about 3 hours to reach
- I bought the tickets one the day I arrived at Seoul Stn, you can buy 2 ways together at the same time. Don't worry, they have a lot of slots to Busan (which can say that almost every hour also got train) I bought 2 ways for 100++ KRW = 400++ RM

* Busan Stn (KTX) & Busan Stn (subway)

- Busan Stn (KTX): travel to places that are far apart

- Busan Stn (subway): travel to places in town

I guess that's all for my tips. I might forgot what I want to write but most important tips are written already. Hope this could helps you guys a little. Do ask me if you have questions, reach me at Twitter @klkkquan or Instagram @soniasim28 :)

FINALLY MY 8 DAYS ITINERARY IS COMPLETE! INCASE YOU MISS ALL THOSE PREVIOUS POST, HERE ARE THEM! 

[ FIRST DAY ]

[ SECOND DAY ]

[ THIRD DAY ]

[ FOURTH DAY ]

[ FIFTH DAY ]

[ SIXTH DAY ]

[ SEVENTH DAY ]

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KPOP EVENT IN 2016

Welcome 2017! Wow! A year past pretty fast.

2016 have been a very good year for me, seriously. I didn't expect 2016 would be a very good year to me. A lot of good things happened to me in a year. I enjoyed my 2016 so much and I achieved quite a lot of my bucket list!

I've been going to some of the K-POP events in Malaysia through out and I was super thankful because I had the chance to go to some events for free. I'm not showing off anything but I appreciate the effort I put into and the rewards I got back. Not forgetting bunch of my friends that becoming my companion through out the events we went and also some free tickets from them. 

Let's have fun & a good year in 2017 with K-POP events in Malaysia! 

THANK YOU SO MUCH

Before moving on to the brand new year, let's throwback to all the events I went in 2016!

1. THE LEGEND IN MY - 05.03.2016

The Legend came to Malaysia on the 5th of March for Avenue K Asian Festival opening. This was my first event in 2016. I wasn't their fans back then but their fans service was too good and it makes me fall for them. Awww~ Can't wait to see them again! Fighting oppa deul!!! ♡ 

Read more ---> LINK

2. LEE MIN HO IN MY - 25.03.2016

Lee Min Ho came to Malaysia on 25th March 2016 for Kyochon opening. This was my first event meeting Lee Min Ho because previous events I always can't make it to see him. Finally I got to meet him and he is super handsome & tall but his fans are no jokes. It's a full house event at Pavilion! 

Psss... I heard he is coming soon in 2017, just wait for him guys!! 

Read more ---> LINK

3. IKON IN MY - 13.08.2016

IKON came to Malaysia on 13th of August 2016 for their SHOWTIME TOUR! This was my first concert and it really left good impression in me. All thanks to NIVEA for having a contest! 

MY FIRST EVER CONCERT!

I really enjoyed through out the show! 

Read more ---> LINK

4. DEAN IN MY - 10.09.2016

DEAN came to Malaysia for his showcase. I can't describe how thankful to meet him. I wasn't his fans & I don't really know him until my friends actually knew who is him. Since my friends are going, I went along. I even bought his album just for his autograph session. 

MY FIRST EVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION! 

I have no regret buying his album because his songs are my lullaby. I can't move on after the autograph session because he really makes my heart flutter! *sounds cheesy but it's real* I was super glad that I actually went to see him and hoping to see him again!! Fighting oppa! ♡

Read more ---> LINK

5. SONG JI HYO IN MY - 01.10.2016

Song Ji Hyo came to Malaysia for Shoopen opening on 01st of October 2016. She was so pretty & humble. She never left out her fans and make sure herself greet everyone, of course her fanservice the best! My friends won passes for a group photo with her and one of my friend, Kak Dona actually called me along since she got 2 passes. Thank you Kak Dona for giving me super great experience! 

MY FIRST EVER PHOTO SESSION!

She actually can't high five or hug us but she did! Thank you unnie for the hug and greeting! ♡

See you again soon!!

Read more ---> LINK

6. BIG BANG IN MY - 01.10.2016

BIG BANG came to Malaysia for their Made [V.I.P] Tour on 01st October 2016! Yes, their concert was same day as Ji Hyo unnie's event! I never thought I will have this chance to meet them because I missed them for few times already. Since they announced they will have a tour in Malaysia, I made up my mind and called my friend help me buy their ticket. 

I BOUGHT THEM, I SEEING BIG BANG OMG

But my friend wanna make me happy I think. She joined MAGGI contest and she won VIP tickets! 

She offered it for me omg I can't control myself T__T

Thank you Syiera, you really made my day! ♡

Read more ---> LINK

7. ROYAL PIRATES IN MALAYSIA - 06.11.2016

Royal Pirates came to Malaysia on 06th of November 2016 for their mini fanmeeting. This was the first time meeting them because I missed the previous fanmeeting T__T

They are so handsome JAMESSSSSSS

Read more ---> LINK

8. GOT7 IN MY - 04.12.2016

GOT7 came to Malaysia on 04th of December 2016 for their Turbulence Fanmeeting! Finally I got to meet them T__T I've been their fans since their debut and of course I missed their first fanmeeting as well! This time I was lucky enough because my babe, Areesya gave me a ticket for their fanmeeting!

Thank you babe for making my wish came true! 

Hope to see them again soon & fighting oppa!! 

2017 LET'S FLYYYYY! ♡

Read more ---> LINK

9. PARK BO GUM IN MY - 10.12.2016

Park Bo Gum came to Malaysia on 10th of December 2016 for his first Asia Tour! His drama, Love in the Moonlight really giving me goosebumps. He is so lovely that driving fans go crazy. Million thanks to LOREAL for giving this precious chance for me to meet him! I really enjoyed the event. 

He is so humble & he even gave us a big surprise that really shocked of my life! 

Thank you oppa for being so humble & nice to us! See you again soon! ♡

Read more ---> LINK

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It come to the end of my post! *mixed feeling* 

I really enjoyed every event I went through out 2016! Hope that I will have more chances in 2017 & get to share more of my experience! 

Thank you for reading every of my post & I will share more in 2017! 

Please look forward & will see you in the next post!!

THANK YOU 2016 FOR THE AWESOME MEMORIES! ♡

KOREA DAY 7 IN SEOUL: ISAAC TOAST, GWANGHAMUN, INSADONG, YG ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC BANK

It's day 7 already! Actually it can be counted as the last day in Seoul because on the actual last day we didn't go to anywhere! We just slept & get ready to go to the airport. Since we already went most of the places, we decided to go to the places we didn't get to go as replacing it back.
Let's get started!

DAY 6 - THURSDAY - 24.11.2016

Walked to Isaac Toast for breakfast
Took subway to Gwanghwamun Stn - Gwanghwamun Square
Walked to Insadong for souvenirs 
Took subway back to Hapjeong Stn - YG Entertainment 
Took subway to National Assembly - Music Bank
Took subway back to Hongdae
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GOING TO ISAAC TOAST

7th day in Seoul and finally we got ourselves a proper breakfast! Isaac Toast is quite famous & most of the tourist won't missed to have a try! Since they got a lot of compliments & it's near to our neighbourhood, we decided to give it a try! We walked to Isaac Toast to get our breakfast and the day was super cold in the morning!! (the distance isn't that near but still manage to arrive and it's nearest already) Isaac Toast, Hongdae is located right opposite Hongik University!

The toast is super good to be honest but their service are not really good T_T

GOING TO GWANGHWAMUN

After we got of breakfast, we decided to head to Gwanghwamun again because we missed to visit on our first time! So we took subway to Gwanghwamun #line 5.

Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

King Sejong Statue

Gwanghwamun!

The sun really warm me down T_T thankful!!

GOING TO INSADONG

I didn't take any photos here because the weather turned very very cold & we were walking all the way to Insadong. If you are at Gwanghwamun or this area, you probably can walk to Insadong. Even if you have time, you can walk slowly and look around. We were rushing & don't have enough time to look around. We reached Insadong and just bought our souvenirs. We also went to Bukchon Hanok Village but we don't know where it's actually located. We keep walking and seems very away, so we just took some photos at the small alley and went to YG Entertainment.

GOING TO YG ENTERTAINMENT

We took subway to Hapjeong Stn #line 2 or 6 exit 8. You will need to walk a little distance 
(if you need direction, simply google it! There will have people wrote the direction on their blog! )

TA-DAAAA!!!

*don't ever step into their parking lot, they will chase you out XD*

GOING TO MUSIC BANK

After we went to YG Building, I went to Music Bank. Probably some of you might curious how did I get ticket for Music Back entrance. 

I basically got it from Korea Tourism Organization's FB (KTO FB). I'm not really sure if they give out since early of the year but through out the year, I realise that they are giving out free tickets to tourists who visited Korea at the selected date and they only give out on the first week of every month or sometimes 3rd week of every month. Even Korea Tourism Organization Malaysia (to know more --> KTO MY) also giving out 20 free tickets for only Malaysian tourists who visited Korea on the selected date ( ONLY 2016 )

I was actually hoping they will give out tickets on the last week of the month since they didn't give out on any of the weeks. And yes, they posted this! All you need to do to get the ticket was email them your details and wait for them to email you back.

The entrance we queue at!

Music Bank ticket~ 
*take photos as many as you can because they will tear this ticket, even some tore it into half T__T*

This is the how the stage looks like!

*sorry for the blur photo because i was scare to take a photo T_T*

My show was on 25.11.2016 - EP 863 (you can watch back all the recorded on KBS World's Youtube). I actually don't know my lineup of the day until the day itself. I got to see TWICE, SHINEE, ASTRO, BAP, T-ARA, MAMAMOO, SEJEONG, UP10TION and other rookie groups & OST singers. I was hoping to see I.O.I but they ended their promotion already T_T but it's okay I got to see TWICE!! *Dahyun & Tzuyu super cute omg*

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TIPS!!

I hope that they will continue giving out free tickets to tourists who visit Korea this year. If they really did giving out free tickets, here is some tips for you :)

1) if you did email them but didn't get a reply, it's okay. You just go to KBS building and go to the place where they give out the free tickets (they will give out tickets at the entrance of the studio and not artists entrance, so don't go to the wrong place)

If they have extra tickets, they will randomly give out the tickets. So if you are lucky enough, you probably will get one but if the tickets are finished, I'm sorry. (tips credited to Kak Wawa)

2) recording and taking photos of artists inside the broadcast is strictly prohibited. If you got to go in, please don't ever record or the security will chase you out. Some of them might give you chance to have your phone keep but if you did the second time, they will chase you out. 

Just enjoy the show & cheers to your favourite artist and let the sweet memories stay in yourself. 

That's all the tips I think, if I missed out any I will be writing a tips' post soon. 

GOING BACK TO HONGDAE

After Music Bank, I went back to hostel to meet up with my other friends. Right after I arrived, they reached as well so we decided to out for dinner and walk around Hongdae as last shopping since it was our last day in Seoul. We walked into a restaurant that gave me a deep impression on it. I need to suggest this restaurant since it gave me home's feels.

Beef Noodle. This taste really amazing. I finally got to eat something spicy in Korea T_T

I don't know what soup is that, its not curry or kinda like laksa. It's chilli soup and it was so surprising that I actually found chilli (cili padi) in Korea XD

I can't forget this taste! Miss this already T__T

Cheese with Fries, Rice Cakes & Bacon.

This is a boom as well. Super delicious! I definitely will be back again T__T

If you go to Hongdae, please visit this restaurant and have a try! You won't regret! T_T

It's the last itinerary post of my Korea trip, thank you to all that actually read from the first day till the last day! Hope that what I wrote actually helps you in your future trip! I still have some leftover and will be update in short while! Please stay tune! ^_^

[ FIRST DAY ]

[ SECOND DAY ]

[ THIRD DAY ]

[ FOURTH DAY ]

[ FIFTH DAY ]

[ SIXTH DAY ]

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KOREA DAY 6 IN SEOUL: NAMI ISLAND, PETITE FRANCE & HONGDAE

After we have fun at Everland on day 5, we decided to have a relaxing nature scenery viewing.
So on our day 6, we went to Chuncheon, Gangwon-do which Nami Island & Petite France is located at! Let's get started :)

DAY 6 - THURSDAY - 24.11.2016

 Took subway from Hongik University Stn to Gapyeong Stn
Reached Gapyeong Stn & took shuttle bus to Nami Island
Lunch at a dakgalbi restaurant near jetty
Walked to the jetty to Nami Island
Reached Nami Island by ferry
Back to jetty & took shuttle bus to Petite France
Took bus from Petite France & back to Gapyeong Stn
From Gapyeong Stn to Hongik University Stn
Strolling around Hongdae & get our dinner
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GOING TO NAMI ISLAND

We took subway from Hongik University Stn (line 2) to Wangsimni Stn (gyeongui - jungang line), from Wangsimni Stn to Sangbong or Mangu Stn (gyeongchun line) and from Sangbong or Mangu Stn to Gapyeong Stn *the journey took about 2 hrs* 
Right going out from Gapyeong Stn, you need to go out from the station and you will see shuttle bus.
Shuttle bus for whole day cost 6,000 won (you can buy the ticket with the bus driver)
The shuttle bus will go to other place first so be alert when he mention Nami Island's stop and he will stop at the bus stop. At the left hand side is the zip wire & walk straight in front to the jetty. There are restaurants around & convenient store. When we dropped down, we decided to get our food first. So we dine in to a random dakgalbi restaurant.

TA DAAA!!

Looks super good! And yes it's really delicious! ^__^

11,000 won per person (in photo is 4 portions since we have 4 people) 

And actually I was shocked when I saw this like GOT7 actually dine in at this restaurant as well T__T

(im not sure is it the ep in GOT7ing)

After getting our good food, we walked our way to jetty and you will need to buy the ticket at the counter which located at right hand side. (entrance fee for 6,000 won per person)

The counter will be at the right side of this entrance :)

The way going into the ferry!

Blue sky, blue sea & mountains!

Nami Island's entrance! We reached :)

Thank god autumn still here when I reached T__T

It's denim + denim dayyyy!

Super beautiful 

Squirrel OMG super cute T_T

Nami Island is super super big and it might took 1 whole day for you to stroll.

We walked around & took lots of photos. After strolling in Nami Island, we went to Petite France.

So we back to the entrance, took the ferry and back to the jetty.

When we reached the jetty, we walked back to the bus stop and took the shuttle bus to Petite France. 

GOING TO PETITE FRANCE

TA DA!!!! Petite France was big too, you will need time to stroll around! The entrance is 6,000 won as well!

The buildings are so colourful & the light makes them looks like a wonderland!

this tunnel fill with lights and it's super beautiful!! 

After our strolling in Petite France, we are going back to Hongdae! The weather becoming colder when we are going back T__T We took the shuttle bus again and heading straight back to Gapyeong Stn and from there straight to Hongik University Stn.

BACK TO HONGDAE

Right after we reached Hongdae, we rush to get our dinner at a random Japanese restaurant nearby.

Sushi kimbap~

If you guys got to go Hongdae, go to this shop named PLAYGROUND. They sell clothes & socks (socks 1 pair for 500 won only!!)

So it's the sum of my day 6 in Korea! Day 7 is coming up soon! Please look forward to it ^_^

[ FIRST DAY ]

[ SECOND DAY ]

[ THIRD DAY ]

[ FOURTH DAY ]

[ FIFTH DAY ]

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