Full size bike on public

I was taking the train to the newly opened Gapyeong Station (2nd day of operation). It was in Seoul, late 2010, when I saw this: A full size 26" hardtail bike onboard the train. Probably the MTB was on its way to rough out the trail near Nami Island. If we could have this allowed …

Seoul Day 10: World Cup Stadium Not & Return Home

Our last day in Seoul, we decided to visit World Cup Stadium and hopefully some groceries shopping at Homeplus.   Denied entry into the stadium. Apparently, there was a concert rehearsal for the afternoon. There was like 4 fans with posters queueing up. Only 4. We gave up and proceeded to the supermarket. A few …

Seoul Day 9: Palace

The weather averages -18 deg this morning. It was biting cold and we really felt like staying in today. It was the second last day though and we still have not covered some parts of the city.             A sketch of an ondol house that we went to.   Our …

Seoul Day 8: Nami Island (Halal Drama Cafe)

Finally we hit Nami Island aka Republic of Naminara. Looked forward to eat at the Drama Cafe on the island. We had trouble reaching there a few days ago, due to the shutdown of the old train services. A new line had in fact just opened on that day, and we did not understand the …

Seoul Day 7: COEX & War Memorial

We were actually looking forward to take an old train ride to Gapyeong. Somehow though, the train service was not listed, when we looked at the electronic signboard.We asked at the Information Center, the officer could not speak English but he tried his very best. We admired his effort. He explained to us that the …

Seoul Day 6: Everland

Our Day 6 mission, was Everland only! A grand theme park, not just rides and games but with their own zoo and safari. I must say it was the top 3 highlight of our trip. Took the metro down to Gangnam station, the MTR cross the bridge for this. Once at Gangnam Station, we walked …

Seoul Day 5: Sunrise at Seoraksan, Sokcho

We checked in Kensington Stars Hotel, Seoraksan the day before. Although the hotel was quiet and old looking, the environment was stunning. Situated very close to nature, we both woke up with the sunrise filtering in through the glass windows. Magnificent!   We didn't see much of this view last night. It was dark, no city …

Seoul Day 3: Symposium Day

I was actually working to do my final touches to my presentation last night. When I was done, I was captivated by the moon. Yes, it was a huge moon out there. Only manage to use the Samsung NX100 with 55-200 lens and snapped a few shots. I finally hit the bed near after 3am. …

Seoul Day 1: Arrival

 In the plane heading to Seoul I finally watched my 1st Korean movie, Marrying the Mafia 2. Funny indeed, in fact I loved it. Should watch more Korean dramas and movies from now on.      As usual, I hate airline food. Should have just ordered fruit platter as usual. As we were reaching Incheon …