Saturday, May 31, 2025

South Korea Trip 2025 - Day 10 - Bye bye South Korea, Seoul Airport Bus from Myeongdong to Incheon Airport

Our last day in Seoul, had to head to our favourite cafe to have our salt bread.

Last day in Seoul, it suddenly snow, was zero degree in the morning. It was late March and it is still snowing in Seoul. What a sight. :)


While waiting for the arrival of the airport bus, we can see the falling snow. falling all over us.

The bus stop for taking the airport bus was just 1 min walk from L7 Hotel , Myeongdong.

We had a choice of either bus to go to Incheon Airport. 
The price is 17,000 won can be paid by card or cash to the driver. It took about 90 minutes to reach the airport from Myeongdong. Our luggages can be stored in the bus storage area below the bus.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

South Korea Trip 2025 - Day 9 - Insadong and Myeongdong (last minute shopping)

 It was end of March and this year spring was terrible cold. Was one degree when we visited Insadong. Feeling frozen, spend most time inside the shops hahaha. Insadong easily accessible by subway at Anguk Station Exit 6. Walk straight about 100 m and turn left to Insadong-gil.



Lots of hanok converted to restaurants. There's lots of teahouses and restaurants in here.



Lots of shops selling arts and crafts stuff.


We then return to Myeongdong for last minute shopping.

Last night in Seoul and we encountered a protest in Myeongdong. It happened to be around the time when the President was about to be impeached.


Tuesday, May 27, 2025

South Korea Trip 2025 - Day 8 - Itaewon

After touring Korea National Museum, we took the subway to Itaewon. Just next to Exit 1 of Itaewon Station, is the The Original Pancake House where they sold American style breakfast and comfort food.




We ordered the bacon and sunny side eggs that comes with 3 pieces of pancakes.

The waffle we ordered was topped with Korean fried chicken. It was so good.


Next was shopping and window shopping in Itaewon.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

South Korea Trip 2025 - Day 8 - National Museum of Korea

As the weather was so cold in Spring this year, we decided to head for indoors. Last minute decision to visit National Museum of Korea. Easily access by the subway and alight at Ichon Station Exit 2.


There's lots of directions from the subway to the musuem only about 5 mins walk. Admission is free.
There's even marking on the pathway to direct us to the museum
The museum is impressive, very huge with a large garden.



The outdoor area looked like a big picture with Namsan Tower in the background.








If I am not mistaken, I think running man film in here before the museum is open.






Saw a lady taking photos of the beautiful plum blossom up so close, I had to do same hahaha.










Took many close up photos of the flowers but still no cherry blossom in sight.