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HANGING OUT IN SEOUL CITY

The arts and crafts of a particular city is mostly evident on the best buys for gifts and souvenirs. I had more than enough from Seoul, South Korea.

As a vibrant city, there are definitely a lot of places to wander and do the window shop, drink and loiter.

South Korea is made accessible to Filipinos with the regular and daily flight offerings from Manila, Cebu and Kalibo.  

There are landmarks and places of interest that appeals most to Filipinos, being close to our culture and not to mention the costs attached to it, being reasonably affordable but not necessarily cheap.
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HOTEL BAROATO – SEOUL CITY

Conceptualized with the use of uncovered mass concrete, wood, metal and glass-interior finishing materials, Hotel Baroato provides the experience of a modern Korean living.  Literally translated, it means upright (“baro”) gift (“ato”).

The hotel is strategically located, being a few distances only from the Hongik University subway station passing by artsy cafes and restaurants and no need for line transfers when going to and from the Incheon International Airport.  

The challenge is, it is specifically situated in one narrow alley, although still manageable.
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TRIP TO BUSAN

The second most populous city of South Korea is now becoming a popular tourist destination.  With direct flights from Manila to Busan through Cebu Pacific Air, a time-constrained discovery of the large port city of Busan becomes an easy feat.

This is my first time in Busan City and we will only be at the city for 2 full days.

Our focal point is the Haeundae.  We arrived late at night from Manila and checked-in at our confirmed hotel booking at Haeundae.  The area is lit by neon signboards with aligned bars and restaurants crowded by both locals and the sojourners.

Along the way, art installations are prominent in the main thoroughfare and side alleys with unique architectural designs of skyscrapers, bordered by the sea and the mountains at one end.  

Judging from its topographical features, Busan City will be about mountains, beaches and the temples.
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INSTAGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE SEOUL TOWER

There is more of what to do than the self poses in front of the iconic landmark of Seoul – the Namsam Seoul Tower.  As one of the tallest towers in the Orient, it is almost 480m above sea level and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city.

The tower was first established as a broadcast tower to send out TV and radio signals in 1969.  Today, it also serves as a multi-cultural venue in the city and a place for relaxation for friends and families.

What makes the Namsam Seoul Tower interesting is apart from the restaurants and recreational centers that it offers, there are corners worthy to be immortalized in the form of Instagram-worthy pictures.
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SORAEKSAN NATIONAL PARK

Admittedly, the least that I would do when on a vacation abroad is to hike mountains.  But if the mountain is snow-covered and of littered forest snow, it would be an exception.  In South Korea, there is a mountain named Seorak, which literally translates “seol” (snow) and “ak” (big mountain).  From that name, I was enticed to go up the mountains and witness the panoramic mountain range.

Was it worth the travel? Yes.
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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES OF SOUTH KOREA

UNESCO-inscribed places of interest is my priority when visiting a country.  South Korea is no exception to my feat, though a work in progress to complete.  As of 2016, there are twelve world heritage sites in South Korea composed of eleven cultural sites and one natural site.
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I am a CPA-lawyer by profession and a full-time wanderer. My tsinelas (slippers) have been my constant companion in my quest to discover the world we live in. No matter which part of the world I am, though oftentimes mistaken of a different nationality, I am always proud to wear my slippers, a mark of a Filipino wanderer.

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