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INDONESIA
JAKARTA
BEST BREAKFAST
The Café at
Hotel Mulia serves international cuisine
in an oasis-like setting.
BEST SHOPPING
Find
exceptional deals at Mangga Dua
Wholesale Shopping Complex.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Source ethnic
items like
batik
fabric from Tanah
Abang, the largest textile market in
South-East Asia.
Gunther
Scherz
business executive
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.77/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
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 — you’ll 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.
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
Roocie
Lumaad
blogger,
ruffeecola.
blogspot.com
SEONG JOON CHO
LESTER LEDESMA
COUNTRY CODE
+82
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.77/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
Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung are
two palaces that showcase Korea’s culture and
history. For shopping, head to Insadong for Korean
goods like
hanbok
(traditional clothing),
hanji
(traditional paper), teas, pottery and folk crafts.
BY NIGHT
A must-see attraction during late
afternoons is Namsan Tower via cable car. A visit
to the Teddy Bear Museum will make you wistful
about your childhood. If the weather permits,
catch the light show display at 8pm.
SLEEP
Green Residence in the heart of
Myeongdong shopping district is close to the
Myeongdong Cathedral.
17/F Tae Heung Bldg.,
Myeongdong; www.seoulgreen.com
BEST BREAKFAST
Paris
Baguette opens early with lots of
pastries, cheap milk and coffee.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Postcards
with local stamps sent from Nami Island
or N Seoul Tower.
MUST-TRY
An hour away from
Seoul is Nami Island. It’s known as the
location for the Korean novella
Winter
Sonata
, but it has a lot to offer!
COUNTRY CODE
+62
CURRENCY
IDR100,000 = PHP464.91/US$11
TOUCHDOWN
Hire a Bluebird or Silverbird
taxi from the airport to the city, which costs
IDR180,000 (PHP837) plus toll. Alternatively, the
DAMRI bus goes to any city bus station for a very
manageable IDR15,000 (PHP70).
BY DAY
Go shopping in Senayan City Mall
(senayancity.com/mall),
a premier entertainment,
retail and dining complex in Jakarta where you’ll
find quality local goods as well as international
brands and shops.
BY NIGHT
Jakarta’s nightlife is said by many to
rival that of Manila. For a delectable seafood dinner,
go to Bandar Jakarta Seafood City or Segarra, a
beach club that features al fresco dining with a view
of the water.
SLEEP
Two of Jakarta’s best hotels are the
Shangri-La Hotel
(JL Jend Sudirman Kav 1, www.
shangri-la.com)
and Hotel Mulia
(Jl. Asia Afrika
Senayan, www.hotelmulia.com
).