#babyyypandatravel : RANDOM SOLO TRIP TO KOREA!

Hello guyssss! I went to Korea again after 2 years omg finally!!! 

This time the purpose I going is just purely I want to spend time there

walking around and just have a chill trip by my own.

I did an itinerary but I just take it as a reference and not really following it because

of some time problem - looking for the way and busy walking and walking and walking..

Anyway, I managed to go places that on my list which I'm already very happy and

I didn't regret going for this trip because I really enjoyed every moments there.

So for this post, I'm going to share what I did and where I went during my

6 days 5 nights solo trip!

p/s: for this trip I stay at Hongdae area

PLACES / SHOPPING

Ehwa Woman's University (Edae) - (241) #line 2, exit 3

↪ for photo taking & shopping

Hongik University - (239) #line 2, exit 9

↪ to Hongik University, to Wausan-ro, Sangsu-dong area (food & shopping)

Hongik University - (239) #line 2, exit 8

↪ kakao store, shopping street, busking

↪ go opposite street (exit 2) - olive young, aritaum, fila, the halal guys

Namdaemun Market - Hoehyeon Stn (425) #line 4, exit 5

↪ you can walk to Seoullo 7017 & to Seoul Stn

Kyobo Bookstore - Hapjeong Stn (238) #line 2, exit 8

↪ book store & foods area

Gwangjang Market - Jongno 5-ga Stn (129) #line 1, exit 9

↪ traditional food market

Cheonggye 5-ga Underground Shopping Center - Jongno 5-ga Stn (129) #line 1, exit 6,7

↪ knitting goods, handmade souvenirs 

Cheonggyecheon Stream - Jonggak Stn (131) #line 1, exit 5

↪ opposite KTO building

Book Park Seoul - Hangangjin Stn (631) #line 6, exit 2

↪ for photo taking, book store

Arc N Book - Euljiro 1-ga Stn (202) #line 2, exit 1-1

↪ for photo taking, book store, cafes

Myeongdong - Myeongdong Stn (424) #line 4, exit 6

↪ beauty products shopping, kpop albums

Coex - Samseong Stn (219) #line 2, exit 6

↪ Starfield Library, SMTOWN

Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping - Express Bus Terminal Stn #line 3,7,9, exit 8-1, 8-2

↪ clothes shopping

Stationary Shops - Mangwon Stn (621) #line 6, exit 2

↪ mallang store, sosomongoo, zero per zero, somgom, teteum

CAFE

c.through - Noksapyeong Stn (629) #line 6, exit 2

↪ 37, Noksapyeong-daero 40na-gil, Itaewon 2(i)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

↪ walk straight, go down underpass, turn right, turn left, go uphill, turn right

Zapangi - Mangwon Stn (621) #line 6, exit 2

↪  79, World Cup-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

↪ walk to dest. (use google maps)

Madame Tiramisu - Hapjeong Stn (238) #line 2, exit 8

↪ 386-37, Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

 ↪ walk to dest. (use google maps)

OTHERS

Kimpira - Hongik University Stn (239) #line 2, exit 9

↪ 서울시 마포구 와우산로 15길 49

↪ 49, Wausan-ro 15-gil Mapo-gu Seoul

 ↪ walk to dest. (use google maps)

Egg Drop - Sinchon Stn (240)

↪ walk toward exit 8, opposite 7-11

↪ another branch at hongdae, beside coco

chuu Hongdae

↪ 334-10 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

↪ clothes, accesories, lingeries 

Daiso, Butter, ArtBox

↪ cheap & cute things

PHOTOS

teteum

teteum 

c.through

madame tiramisu

zapangi

arc n book

egg drop

coex starfield library

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#babyyypandatravel's KOREA TIPS!

#babyyypandatravel's KOREA TIPS!

Hiiii guys! This post is going to be the final post for my Korea trip post series. I shared about my itinerary, accommodation + Seoul tour, my Korea haul and concert experience on my previous posts! Don't be sad okay, I will share more in the future if I have the chance! For my previous trip, I did share some tips on my last post, you may refer to this post - 1st Korea Trip's tips !

Since this is my 2nd time I went to Korea, I found out some tips that I want to share with you guys. I will mention it 1 by 1 for a better reference. Let's start hehe

1. Money tips

- it's better to change little more money than your planning just in case if you have any emergency

- you may divide your money to avoid overspend  - set an amount (example: food 150,000 won)

2. Accommodation

- I always go with Airbnb because it's convenient and easy

- read the T&C and the reviews before make any booking
- check the location of the stay - is it near to the places you want to go? (example: hongdae and gangnam is quite a distance)

3. Transportation 

- as I mentioned before, I used T-money because it can be used on subway, buses and taxi

- top up an amount first (example: 50,000 won) then top up again if needed

- each time on subway is 1,350 won. *10-40km: add 100won after 5km / Beyond 40km: 100won for every 10km

4. Foods

- their foods are mostly big portion which can be shared 2-3 pax (according to food portion, some might really enough for 1 pax)

5. Shopping

- some shop charge for plastics bag (for 10-20 won) and if you need receipt, ask them for it

- I'm not sure about others shop but for cosmetics,if you spend above 30,000 for tax refund

- ask them for tax refund and show them your passport

- some are instant refund and some you need to get refund at the airport

6. Aiport - tax refund

- if you need get tax refund, go airport slightly earlier because you will need to check in your luggage (which will take you a longer time if there are a lot of people queuing)

- after check in, please find for tax refund counter and give them your passport & receipts. for here, they will scan you passport only

- refund counter will be at 27 gate, 4th floor after the immigration

- you don't need to queue for tax refund except if they are a lot of people (my experience is whenever I go, counters are always empty so I got my refund very fast XD)

- get your refund only find your flight hall ^^

INSTANT REFUND

 AIRPORT REFUND

7. Itinerary

- I mentioned before, do a draft itinerary for reference/avoid rushing (include the line and exit)

- check rest day for shops or places you want to go, also if you want to use bus tour service check their rest day as well

8. WIFI

- I prefer to book pocket wifi in Malaysia

- the price is slightly cheaper, no data limit & can be shared

- I always go with Travel Recommends!!!

9. Language
- mostly they speak Korean but in Seoul, there will be Chinese & English speakers (depends on some shops)
- advised to learn a little of basic Korean language / you may use basic English with them

10. Others

*Korea Tour Apps

-  I used this apps for subway reference only. It didn't have accurate direction on some places so I don't suggest this apps for direction

*Tripod

- for solo traveler or even group travelers, I suggest to bring tripod to take better photo (not that I judging anybody, just that some people take photos that not what you expect to be and some of you might be shy asking for people around to help, right?) I didn't bring mine and I felt a little regret because for this 2nd trip I don't have many good photos T_T

I think that's all for this post! I will update if I have any other tips in the future. Thank you for reading and see you in the next post! Hope you have a pleasant trip :)

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p/s: all above might be not 100% accurate // above are only my sharing and experiences

#babyyypandatravel 's INK CONCERT STORY & EXPERIENCE!

Hello guys! It's been a month since I back from my latest Korea trip. How time flies T__T
Anyway, thank you for reading my previous posts and I hope I helped you a little in your trip's planning. Actually one of my friend asked me to share my concert experience so today I'm going to do a post about it. It might be a little longer - much story line I guess. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this post and let's get started!! 

STORY

First of all, this trip is not going to happen until KTO announced that they are going to have a special seminar about Incheon Kpop Concert (INK Concert).  If you are a member of Kaki Korea Club,you will know that KTO always organized seminars for Kaki Korea Club members and I did joined their seminars several times. Some of my friends actually registered for this seminar so I register as well.
Before the seminar is held, 1st lineup for the concert is already announced which included VIXX LR, HIGHLIGHT, SAMUEL, MINZY, WANNA ONE and more. I got hyped up already because of LR *my bias + bias wrecker* but at that moment I was thinking 
can I go T_T

 Later on the seminar day, I went to Korea Plaza because the event is held at there and meet up with my friends. The seminar is presented by Ms Suh, she promoted the concert as well as the Incheon city. During the seminar, I got to know a lot of fun places at Incheon city and bus city tour is available which is very convenient for tourists to tour around! 
Then, Ms Suh shared about INK Concert and she said that actually concert 
tickets are free for foreigners *I thought we need to buy the ticket demn T_T*
She continued she said if anyone who present on the seminar day is going to Incheon and want to go for the concert, she will give ground section tickets for us. It's a really great deal though because free ticketing is open public on their website which 
hard to get a ticket for yourself T_T

So I just left my name on the form in case I really got a green light for this trip. After I back from the seminar, I asked my parents if I can go Korea for a trip and they just told me "if you got money then go"  That moment I was like seriously???? I can't believe it thinking my parents are joking *you know parents ahhahah* I asked again and said "this is for real ah not jokes, I really want to go", they just said YES *unbelievable* Then I straight proceed with my flight booking and accommodation XD
Yup, my trip is with my parents' permission okay, not that I can simply go loll

Flight booking ✔ Accommodation ✔
But I haven't got my ticket confirmation from Ms Suh 😟 So I contacted KTO through email and they called me to email Ms Suh personally instead. I email to Ms Suh and asked her regarding the concert ticket. She replied and even asked me how many I need *wow* but I just need 1 hahahaha
Then, she sent me a file with stadium map and which counter should I redeem my ticket!
*Thank god! I secured my place!* 

And then the full lineup is out!!! Start to counting the day to come 😍

EXPERIENCE

I reached Incheon 1 day before the concert day so that I get to rest a night. On the D-Day, I prepared myself and heading to the venue. I took subway from Gajeong Jungang Market stn to Incheon City Hall stn and transfer to Munhak Sports Complex stn. Stadium is right in front after exit from the subway station. I was shocked because even it's only morning, there are a lot of people around already. So I rushed to find my ticket counter and wishing the queue is not long, end up my counter is empty ahahhaha I safely redeemed my ticket *YES!!!!!!!* After redeemed my ticket, I walked around and they are a lot of booth at the side. Also a lot of fansites giving out goods!!!!
Wanna One's fansites and fans are not jokes for real ahhaahah they really 👍

After that, I took subway to Bupyeong stn because of underground shopping!!!! I thought of going to look around only but end up I did my shopping there lolll *girl being girl*
I got my lunch there as well and heading back to stadium right away.
Since the seat are free seating, I queue up earlier to get a better seat. There will direction on which gate you should queue according to your concert ticket. So I was looking for my gate and my gate is little far from the main gate but I found it after walking a distance. Start to queue in line and wait for gate to open. Before going in, they did a security check on my bag *normal procedure of every concert* and walked into the stadium, looking for my section and got myself a seat! Time to enjoy!!

For me, I enjoyed throughout the concert and nothing bad happened *in terms of people blocking or pushing me* I even got a lot of videos and photos of my favourite lolll *actually at first they said no camera but until the concert start everywhere is cameras and phones 😆* Indeed, this is the best concert I have been and thumbs up to organizer and sponsors for having this concert!! Thank you to Ms Suh and KTO for this amazing experience, daebak!

Here are some of the photos I took during the concert! Enjoy 💜

That's all for my post today. Hope you guys enjoy it and I felt very grateful to have this experience in my life! I didn't regret flying over Korea just for this hahahaha 

Anyway, I recorded quite an amount of fancams during this concert and you can watch all on Instagram @klkkquan ! 😊

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#babyyypandatravel 's KOREA HAUL!

Hiiiiiiii guys! I received overwhelming response from you all for my Korea trip's posts. Thank you so much for reading my not-so-interesting blog posts and I hope I helped you a little in your trip's planning! I don't want to keep dragging my updates because it will make me procrastinate everything and getting lazy. So here is another blog post for you all! 
Enjoy :)

On my first post, I stated my total expenses I spent during my trip so for this post I'm going to blog about my haul during my trip. I will include the prices (in won & RM) of the products that I bought for your reference. If you have read my first post, you can see I spent a lot on beauty products because buying beauty products there really much more cheaper compare to Malaysia. I actually prepared a list on which products I want to buy so that I won't be clueless when I'm in the shop. Let's see what I bought on my trip, let's get started! 

B E A U T Y  P R O D U C T S

1. Innisfree, Bija Trouble Spot Essence - 15,000 won (RM60)

2. Innisfree, Capsule Recipe - 2,000 won x 4 = 8,000 won (RM32)

3. Innisfree, Matte Eyeshadow - 5,000 won (RM20)

4. Innisfree, Glitter Eyeshadow - 5,500 won (RM22)

5. Innisfree, Green Tea Mineral Mist - 11,000 won (RM44)

6. Innisfree, Apple Seed Cleansing Tissue - 2,000 won (RM8)

7. Innisfree, Water Fit Cushion (Refill) - 12,000 won (RM48)

8. Aprilskin, Turn Up Color Treatment - 7,900 won (RM31.60)

9. COSRX, Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser - 7,600 won (RM30.4)

10. COSRX, One Step Mosturize Pad - 15,700 won (RM62.80)

11. Nature Republic, Provence Calendula Sun Block - 12,000 won (RM48)

12. Banila.Co, Clean It Zero - 23,250 won x 2 = 46,500 won (RM186)

13. PeriPera, Airy Ink Velvet - 9,000 won x 3 = 27,000 won (RM108)

14. Etude House, Perfume (Fresh) - 23,000 won (RM92)

15. The Saem, Eco Soul Cushion - 20,000 won (RM80)

16. The Saem, Mineralizing Creamy Concealer - 10,000 won (RM40)

17. Missha, 4D Mascara - 3,300 won x 2 = 6,600 won (RM26.40)

B E A U T Y  T O O L S

1. Innisfree, Air Magic Puff (Fitting) - 2,000 won x 2 = 4,000 won (RM16)

2. Innisfree, Air Magic Puff (Glow) - 2,000 won x 4 = 8,000 won (RM32)

3. Innisfree, Mini Eyeshadow Brush (Contouring) - 4,000 won (RM16)

4. Innisfree, Mini Eyeshadow Brush (Styling) - 4,000 won (RM16)

5. Nature Republic, Eyelashes Curler - 2,350 won (RM9.40)

6. The Face Shop - Eyebrow Trimmer - 2,000 won (RM8)

7. Etude House, My Beauty Tool Eye Base - 5,000 won (RM20)

O T H E R S

1. ARTBOX, Sonny Angel - 6,900 won (RM27.60)

2. ARTBOX, Postcard - 1,000 won x 3 = 3,000 won (RM12)

3. ARTBOX, Penguin Mouse Pad - 2,000 won (RM8)

4. KAKAO FRIENDS STORE, Ryan Mini Sticker - 1,500 won (RM6)

5. KAKAO FRIENDS STORE, Postcard - 1,000 won x 2 = 2,000 won (RM8)

6. DAISO, Washi Tape - 1,000 won x 4 = 4,000 won (RM16)

7. DAISO, Thank you Card - 500 won (RM2)

8. DAISO, Letter Envelope - 1,000 won (RM4)
9. Olive Young, Wet Tissue - 2,000 won (RM8)
10. Monsta X, Shine Forever album - 16,500 won (RM66)

You all definitely need to check out ARTBOX and DAISO stores in Korea because there are so much hidden gems. ARTBOX is more like a gifts store and you can find thing with cheaper price in DAISO. That's all for my post today and hope this post helps you a little with your budget. Please comment below if you have any questions ^^

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#babyyypandatravel 's ACCOMMODATION & SEOUL 1 DAY TRIP!

Hi guys! I updated my first blog post for my trip and I guess you all probably have read it. If you haven't, you can simply click here! I hope you guys enjoyed my first post and if you have any curiousity, you can always comment below the post or hit me up on my Instagram *drop me a DM ;)* I will try to help you if I can ^^

For this post, I'm going to share about my stay during my trip and also my 1 day trip to Seoul! If I only blog my accommodation it might be short and boring so I decided to include my 1 day Seoul tour in this post as well. Hope you guys enjoy reading! 
*p/s: this is a long post, I didn't expect it but it just turned out

A C C O M M O D A T I O N

My last year's trip I booked my stay through Airbnb and I find it really convenient so without hesitant I booked again through Airbnb for this trip. As I mentioned on the previous post, I planned this trip because of INK Concert which is held in Incheon. I don't want to go forth and back so I just booked my stay at Incheon area. I going alone so of course I would go for a neat single room with a single bed and I found this stay which I think it's the best for me. The price is reasonable and it's a single room! I dropped my booking and just counting down days to fly over to Korea!

Here are some photos of my stay!

My stay is located nearest to Gajeong Jungang Market station which I think it's a very nice neighbourhood place. Even it is the nearest station, I still need to walk quite a distance to reach my hostel. I walked through a market *like pasar malam's length but it's their daily pasar* then I need to cross to opposite road and continue straight until I find a small gate then cross the road and straight turn left into a slant road, continue straight until a giraffe playground. I walked for 5 days and I used to it already, just that when I going to airport I just want to leave my luggage there hahaha jk

Finally, I reached my stay and met my host, Ms Moon. She told me where's my room, the bathroom and the kitchen. She can speak basic English but most of the time she spoke to me in Korean if I don't understand she will use google translate for me. She is such a nice person even we can't communicate well but if you have anywhere to go she will help you with the directions and also Ms Sabina which is Ms Moon's daughter, she can speak English well so don't worry you can find Ms Sabina if you have anything to ask. I stayed with Ms Moon and her husband but you won't feel any uncomfortable, for me I'm alright. I really satisfied with this stay. Everything is neat, tidy and clean. Really recommended! I will link it down below, so check it out!

 

The view from 28th floor

Airbnb: Homestay with Gon & Moon 2

S E O U L  1  D A Y  T R I P

I purposely leave a day for myself to go to Seoul for a 1 day trip since Incheon to Seoul is just in between 1 hour journey. I ready up my itinerary before going so I knew where I will be heading to after. I went to Seoul by subway but actually my host called me to get bus instead because the fare is much more cheaper. I took a bus at first but the pabo side of me took the wrong bus *facepalm* and I felt the wrong from the start. I keep searching on google on the bus number and I don't see the bus can reach Seoul T_T End up I get off at Bupyeong-gu Office and took subway heading to Gyeyang stn then transferred to Arex heading to Hongik Univeristy Stn exit 9.

After I reached Hongdae, I went to Isaac Toast for breakfast and then I walk around Hongdae for shopping. I went to Kakao Friends Store in Hongdae as well. After walking around Hongdae, I took subway to Apgujeong Stn to go to Jellyfish Entertainment. I didn't make it last year so I just want to pay a visit this time.  I made it to there and VIXX LR's huge billboard is just so attractive 😍

After my visit to Jellyfish Entertainment, I took the subway to Hakdong stn to 2AM's Jo Kwon's cereal cafe, Midnight In Seoul. I actually got the direction from the internet and guess what??? I lost my direction *facepalm* I just keep on walking until I saw 2 unnie, I just approached to them and show them the address of the place I want to go. I'm so thankful that they are kind hearted to help me, they brought me to the road and called a taxi for me. At that moment, I'm really felt super thankful and grateful. So I end up heading to the cafe with taxi. I felt relieved and just walked in the cafe like nothing happened hahahaaha *deep inside what if I really just lost at there*

So I went in the cafe and looked at the menu to decide which cereal should I choose. You can custom made your own cereal or you can select straight from the menu, so I just chose one from the menu and chose my milk too. This cafe provide seats inside the cafe and also outside, both side have different vibes. Just follow which one you preferred and this is a self service cafe, you will need to collect it when they called you ^^

I ordered a bowl called Banana Bomb with fresh milk - cereal topped with biscuit, fresh banana, whipped cream and chocolate sauce! The whole bowl is not really sweet and I like it!
Jo Kwon oppa is not around when I went there because he have schedule on that day 
*unlucky me T_T it's okay going to visit again!* 

After I had my dessert, I took subway to Myeongdong stn to walk around and I bought my album at underground shopping. I headed back to Hongdae to get my dinner at a restaurant called Kimpira which I went last year. Another drama happened, I forgot the way to that restaurant so I just give up getting my dinner at there and I just took Arex headed back to Incheon. There is a Kyochon restaurant near to my hostel, I just take away fried chicken as my dinner and eat at my hostel.

Finally dinner!!

There are actually few more places I want to go but I just skipped it because I don't want to waste time. And one more unlucky thing happened to me is that I planning to visit Wonho's Mum's cafe during this trip but it closed down 2 weeks before my trip T______T

Yup so that's all for my post today. It's kinda long but hope you guys enjoy reading and I'm working on another post and will be up soon. If you have any questions, you can just comment down below or DM me on Instagram, I won't bite ^^ Thank you and see you in my next post! ♡

Directions:-

- Isaac Toast: Hongik University stn #line 2 exit 9 - walk to destination

- Kakao Friends Store: Hongik University #line 2 exit 9 - walk to destination

- Jellyfish Entertainment: Apgujeong stn #line 3 - exit 3 - walk to destination

- Midnight In Seoul: Hakdong stn #line 7 exit 10 - take taxi to destination

*provided above are only the nearest station & suggestion how to go the places

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