Hongdae - Hongik University Street

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae an area that is always packed with people and excitement. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places if you’re hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

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Where we shop in Seoul

The best about korea other than from what you see on K-dramas or movies actually their underground mall. You can shop eventhou during cold or rainy weather without realize how the weather actually are. Or sometimes you didn't realize that sun already run away from you haha! It's true. 

Here, our top list where to shop and be ready to scream like crazy!

Express Bus Terminal Station, GoTo Mall

I called em, "shopping heaven for women." I often spend my time here and honestly they are damn cheap and you won't able to rest here. Believe me! Join us girls :) 

The latest clothing trends, accessories, cosmetics, interior products and whole sale flowers - you name it, At the end of the mall, restaurants and food courts are available for shoppers to ease their hungry stomachs after a big shopping spree. They offers relatively cheaper deals than Dongdaemun and Namdaemun markets, which are frequently visited by foreign shoppers

COEX Mall

One of my favorite mall to walk around because of their wide open space and bright lighting.
A movie theater, aquarium, duty-free shops, casino, Seoul InterContinental Hotel, and department stores are all delightfully connected to the underground mall, making it possible to enjoy shopping and cultural experiences without leaving the building. Famous restaurants and trendy dessert cafés, along with character pop-up stores and kid’s cafés provide a fun day for all generations.

To those who's love casino, COEX Mall closed to Seven Luck Casino - Gangnam.

Gangnam Terminal Underground Shopping Center

Gangnam has recently become quite popular among international travelers, and the new underground shopping mall is where affordability meets quality. 

Gangnam Station, on Line 2 of Seoul Subway, boasts the greatest concentration of clothing, cosmetics, and telecommunications stores, making it easy for shoppers to do price comparisons before making purchases. Also, the Sinbundang Line Underground Shopping Center, which is attached to Gangnam Station, features low- to mid-priced brands and franchised coffee shops spread out over a large area, offering one of the most convenient and comfortable underground shopping experiences. For those who are determined to do a big shopping spree, try walking through Gangnam Underground Shopping Mall all the way to Sinnonhyeon Station, and exiting out on to Gangnam-daero Road. The much-loved Gangnam-daero Road is known for its sprawling shopping district. (cr: visitkorea.or.kr)

Jamsil Underground Shopping Center

Another underground shopping center in the heart of Seoul located in Jamsil. This underground shopping mall rather small in scale compared to others. While jamsil Underground Shopping mall connected to Lotte World and Lotte Department Stores. 

Yeongdeungpo Underground mall

The underground mall can be divided into three major sections. The area near Yeongdeungpo Market is popular among seniors. The middle area features a variety of stores and the area in between Yeongdeungpo Station and Times Square has shops for teens and young adults. Yeongdeungpo Underground Mall mostly caters toward menswear but is also near Shinsegae Department Store and Times Square for a variety of shopping options

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J.

Visit Seoul on spring indeed the most beautiful scenery and pictures that you can get ever as you can see white and pinkish colors for your background. Believe me, come and visit Seoul on Spring. But make sure to check when and where you can view this memorable view! Contact us on Instagram: travelmakerabroad

Seoul Central Masjid (서울 중앙성원)

Seoul Central Masjid (서울 중앙성원) located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu in Seoul, the Seoul Central Masjid was the first Islamic mosque in Korea.

Hours of Operation Praying sessions differ depending on what time the sun rises. Please check the website for the praying schedule.

Important The Seoul Central Mosque is a religious place, so the rules of Islam should be respected if visiting, including but not limited to wearing attire that covers the entire body, and refraining from smoking. Non-Muslims may enter the mosque, but should refrain from taking photos or exhibiting any behavior that may disrupt the worshippers.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

동대문디자인플라자 Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP); 

a blend of traditional buildings, relics and cutting-edge modern multicultural facilities. 

Seoul Fortress, Igansumun Water Gate (floodgate channeling water from Namsan Mountain to Cheonggyecheon Stream and Seoul Fortress), Dongdaemun History Hall, the Dongdaemun Excavation Site, Dongdaemun Sports Memorial Hall, Event Hall, and Design Gallery can all be found at the DDP.

Pakej Seoul March - May 2016

Available for March till May 2016

Spring cherry blossom 

5D4N Seoul (ground package - not include return flight tickets)

Place to visit; Nami Island, Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Ewha University, Trick Eye Museum, Gwanghwamun, Insadong, Bukchon Hanok Village etc. 

Ground service; airport transfer, hostel/guesthouse, entrance fees, breakfast, subway and group leader  

Whatsapp +60179707852 for details. 

Deposit RM350/pax. Full payment/installment (meet up w/your group leader) . 

PS: Also available for 6D5N 7D6N etc.

Sincerely,

J

2016

I remember last when I talked to J about creating a blog and a small home-business to help people to know Korea and etc. And now its 2016. Time flies, sure.

I don't have any plan for new year; which I(B) supposed to fly to Seoul for Christmas and New Year celebrations yet cancelled due to few problems and J to Japan for his short holiday. 

But hey, trip still open for booking. AVAILABLE all the year 2016. Same price as last year and do check our label #TMAseoul and same as our hashtags on instagram #TMAseoul. Do follow our Instagram ''travelmakerabroad" for details.

Wishing you a Happy New Year with the hope that you will have many blessings in the year to come.