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INDONESIA
JAKARTA
BEST SOUVENIRS
Batik
from
Sarinah shopping mall. They have huge
selections in many forms.
INSIDER TIP
The traffic jam is
almost inevitable. But if you plan early,
you might avoid it.
BEST SHOPPING
Mangga Dua
Mall has everything under one roof,
and is well-known for its bargain
merchandise and local food.
Jane
Octaviani
dentist
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.73/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
During summer, head to Haeundae Beach;
it 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 — you’ll see the Diamond Bridge
all 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.
SOUTH KOREA
BUSAN
SOUTH KOREA
INCHEON(SEOUL)
BEST BREAKFAST
Enjoy a
lovely brunch in Dalmaji hill, near
Haeundae Beach.
BEST DINNER
The variety of
amazing local seafood In Jagalchi
market will surprise you.
BEST NIGHT OUT
Head to
the Kyungsung University area —
crazy youngsters’ clubs are waiting
for you!
Hyungdae
Cho
airline sales
dept. staff
An Su-
Kyung
dental hygienist
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.73/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
See the city’s historical palaces. With its
grand facade, the Gyeongbokgung (circa 1395)
is one of the five royal palaces built during the
Joesen Dynasty, Korea’s last dynasty — and the
most impressive of the lot.
BY NIGHT
Head over to the trendy Hongdae
area and check out the cafés and art galleries
that abound here. For drinks and dancing, join the
university students and younger crowd at the hip
Hongdae Club.
SLEEP
The W Hotel-Walkerhill, which rests on
the slope of Mt. Acha overlooking the Han River, is
just 15 minutes away from Gangnam, the financial
center.
www.wseoul.com
BEST BREAKFAST
Order some
freshly baked goodies from the Bakery
at Chosun Hotel.
BEST DINNER
If you enjoy eating
raw fish, the Noryangjin Fish Market
would be ideal.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Take home
lots of Korean ginseng — your family
and friends will appreciate this
healthy souvenir.
COUNTRY CODE
+62
CURRENCY
IDR100,000 = PHP462.12/US$11
TOUCHDOWN
Hire a Bluebird or Silverbird
taxi from the airport to the city, which costs
IDR180,000 (PHP832) plus toll. Alternatively, the
DAMRI bus goes to any city bus station for a very
manageable IDR15,000 (PHP69).
BY DAY
Be like a child again — spend an entire
day with family and friends at Dunia Fantasi
(DuFan). With over 30 rides and attractions, it’s the
biggest theme park in Jakarta. It’s located in Ancol,
on the northern side of the city.
BY NIGHT
The new Luna Negra Restaurant and
Bar offers a menu of Italian dishes with a twist.
The New York-style bar and its very cool interiors
make it a magnet for the city’s beautiful, hip crowd.
www.lunanegra.co.id
SLEEP
If you got a raise or a fat bonus, spend
a bit more and book a room at Hotel Mulia
Jakarta, one of the city’s best in the heart of the
city.
www.hotelmulia.com