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INDONESIA
JAKARTA
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.81/US$0.09
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Look for taxis with stickers that
say “Foreign Language Service.” Cabs can be
shared except for those with black and yellow
tops. Thanks to a new bridge, the trip takes 15
minutes. Eight subway lines serve the main areas.
BY DAY
Visit at least one of the five royal palaces,
such as the Changdeokgung Palace. Then explore
Insa-dong, an area abundant with traditional
Korean culture, cuisine and local shops. For
serious shopping, walk towards Myeong-dong.
BY NIGHT
Catch
Jump
, the comic martial arts
show, at the IBK JUMP Seoul Theatre B2/Jeju
Theater
(tel: +82 (2) 722 3995).
The Hongdae
area around Hongik University has clubs that draw
the younger set for all-night dancing.
SLEEP
Win Boutique Hotel, next to Hongik
University, is close to lots of restaurants and bars.
Rooms are minimalist and have free Wi-Fi.
392-
31, Seokyo-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul
COUNTRY CODE
+62
CURRENCY
IDR100,000 = PHP481.62/US$11
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Hire a Bluebird or Silverbird
taxi from the airport to the city, which costs
IDR180,000 (PHP867) plus toll. Alternatively, the
DAMRI bus goes to any city bus station for a very
manageable IDR15,000 (PHP72).
BY DAY
Jog, play tennis or badminton at Senayan
in the CBD area. Shop in Grand Indonesia, Pondok
Indah Mall and Plaza Senayan. If you want cheaper
items, Mangga Dua is the place to go. Get around
on the Transjakarta (Busway) to save on taxi fare.
BY NIGHT
Dine in Bandar Djakarta inside Ancol;
it has beautiful sea views, and you get to pick your
seafood and have it cooked as you like. For dessert,
Ragusa Es-krim Italia, Jalan Veteran serves
traditional homemade ice cream.
SLEEP
To ensure a relaxed vacation, check into
the luxe Grand Hyatt Hotel. Enjoy the beautiful
lights right in the heart of Jakarta.
www.jakarta.
grand.hyatt.com
SOUTH KOREA
BUSAN
SOUTH KOREA
INCHEON(SEOUL)
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.81/US$0.09
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From the Busan Gimhae
International Airport, take the bus, the Busan
Subway Line or railroad line. Make sure to plan
your transfers carefully, so you don’t miss your
flights.
gimhae.airport.co.kr/eng
BY DAY
In the summer head to Haeundae Beach,
which has been immortalized in many Korean
films such as
Haeundae
, the 2009 tragedy. Visit
the Jagalchi Fish Market, Korea’s largest seafood
market, and enjoy fresh raw fish there.
BY NIGHT
Seomyeon provides lots of fun options
for bars and restaurants. Stroll along the boardwalk
of Gwangali Beach — see the Diamond Bridge lit
up, with many cafés and restaurants that offer great
views of the water.
SLEEP
Sunset Business Hotel in Haeundae Beach
is a three-star hotel with spacious rooms and
affordable rates. Each room has LCD/plasma TVs
and Wi-Fi, with options for beach views.
BEST FESTIVAL
The Jeongweol
Daeboreum Festival features bonfires at
Dadaepo Beach.
BEST DINNER
Busan is well-
known for its fresh raw fish. Like
bulgogi,
it goes well with
kimchi.
MUST-TRY
Make time to visit a
lot of areas in Busan. Enjoy sweeping
views of the city at Busan Tower in
Yongdusan Park.
Seunghyun
Cho
undergraduate
BEST BREAKFAST
Butterfingers
pancakes in Apgujeong, or a proper
Western brunch with huge portions.
LOCAL SPEAK
“Wen chan a-yo”
(“It’s okay”); say this when you don’t
need a plastic bag for your shopping.
BEST DINNER
Baru, Jongno-gu is
a vegan multi-course Buddhist temple
cuisine that’s possibly the city’s most
artful meal.
Matthew
Crompton
writer/teacher/
photographer
BESTBREAKFAST
Have some
mie ayam
(
kampong
chicken noodle)
around Grogol area in central Jakarta.
BESTBUYS
Traditional snacks such
as Keripik Singkong
kusuka
(cassava
chips) available at supermarkets.
MUST-TRY
Spend a day in Marina,
Ancol, which is the gateway to Jakarta
Bay’s 1,000 islands.
www.ancol.com/
marina
Andhika
Pratama
student,
Master of Business
Administration
09LKH Smile
Ser 4
Indonesian artists are currently among the most exciting in
contemporary art: See their works in galleries across Jakarta.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
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