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INDONESIA
JAKARTA
BESTBREAKFAST
For
aromatic baked goodies, check out
the Bakery at Chosun Hotel.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Take home
lots of Korean ginseng for family and
friends back home.
BESTDINNER
Be adventurous.
Bring friends along to the Noryangjin
Fish Market — and try the excellent
raw fish.
BEST BREAKFAST
Bucella’s,
on Haeundae Beach, offers a
wonderful brunch!
BESTFESTIVAL
The Fireworks
Festival on Gwangali Beach in
October is unbelievable.
MUST-TRY
Take a
kimchi
-making
class — the process and the history
are fascinating! Try other food or
cooking classes too.
BEST BREAKFAST
Bubur
ayam
(chicken porridge) with
cakwe
(dough fritter) at Gelora Bung Karno.
BEST SOUVENIRS
At Plaza
Indonesia, find “The Goods Dept” for
curated items by local designers.
BEST DINNER
Hawkers are the
best! Try the noodle dish
mie blo’on
at Menteng, a pushcart next to St.
Theresia Church.
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.83/US$0.09
TOUCHDOWN
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
Go sightseeing at some of the city’s
historical palaces. The Gyeongbokgung, built in
1395, is one of the five royal palaces built during
the Joseon Dynasty. Its beautiful and grand
façade is most impressive.
BY NIGHT
Head over to the arty, trendy
Hongdae area surrounding Hongik University.
Hongdae Club draws students and the younger set
for all-night dancing. Also catch the hit production,
Legend of Flower 2
.
www.sheratonwalkerhill.co.kr
SLEEP
Indulge yourself with a stay at W Hotel-
Walkerhill, which rests on the slope of Mt. Acha
overlooking the Han River but is just 15 minutes
from Gangnam.
www.wseoul.com
COUNTRY CODE
+62
CURRENCY
IDR100,000 = PHP478.10/US$11
TOUCHDOWN
Hire a Bluebird or Silverbird
taxi from the airport to the city, which costs
IDR180,000 (PHP861), plus toll. Alternatively, the
DAMRI bus goes to any city bus station for a very
manageable IDR15,000 (PHP72).
BY DAY
Shop for vintage clothing at Pasar Senen.
Hold on to your wallet, and don’t bring expensive
items when shopping here. If you’re into fancier
boutiques, head south to Kemang Raya. You’ll find
amazing furniture and clothing.
BY NIGHT
Dine on the best
nasi uduk
(steamed
rice cooked in coconut milk) in town at Kebon
Kacang, Central Jakarta. Then chill out at Ocha
Bella
(www.ochaandbella.com)
in Wahid Hasyim
for the great ambience and excellent lychee tea.
SLEEP
Harris Hotel in Kelapa Gading is a
relatively new, budget-friendly establishment
that’s right next to a shopping mall.
kelapagading-
jakarta.harrishotels.com
SOUTH KOREA
BUSAN
SOUTH KOREA
INCHEON(SEOUL)
An Su-
Kyung
dental hygienist
Admira
Pustika
graphicdesigner
andartist
Amy
Zimmerman
English teacher
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.83/US$0.09
TOUCHDOWN
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
Visit the HaeDong YongGungSa (The Water
Temple), located just past Seong Jeong Beach.
Ride the gondola from Oncheongjang to the top of
Busan’s outer mountain range, where you can take
in a panoramic view of the city.
BY NIGHT
Stroll along the neon-lit boardwalk
of Gwangali Beach. The Diamond Bridge is lit up
beautifully, and the cafés and restaurants along the
beach provide great views of the water. Seomyeon
is another fun area full of bars and restaurants.
SLEEP
The Westin Chosun Hotel is a fabulous
hotel with a great location on Haeundae beach.
The rooms are beautiful and the staff incredibly
helpful.
busan@chosunhotel.co.kr
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