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Though Myeung Dong is a popular shopping and eating distination for the most young Korean people, I find it overwhelming with a mob of people and not keen on the most of the stores which are a reflection of the Korean fashion.  But I do enjoy visiting MyeongDong Gyoja which specializes in Karguksue noodles, which is noodles cooked in special chicken [...]

 
 Photo:  film, 2001: Space Odyssey made in 1968 by Kubrick
The  Cinematheque is an independent art film theater which shows timeless classics from all over the world including the local Korean films.  Each month, they select well known directors and showcase their works which were made throughout their careers.   Currently, they are showcasing works by a Brazilian [...]

 
As the weather becomes colder and dreary,  I suggest a visit to some of the museums in Seoul.  If you  appreciate Korean traditional and modern Art, kill two birds with one stone by visiting Samsung Leeum Museum near Itaewon, Seoul. 
Though the art exhibition is interesting enough, I have a greater appreciation for the actual architectural design of [...]

 Though I am not an avid Bathhouse visitor, I have visited a few to know the difference between quality versus none.  And in my humble opinion, Hirshimchung Bathhouse in Pusan, Korea at Hotel Nongshim is the best as they can get in Korea.  It’s a top notch.  The facility is modernly designed with the natural [...]

Taxi: Though Seoul is a major cosmopolitian city, the taxis are reasonably affordable. For about 5-8 minute cab ride, expect to pay about 2,500-3,300 won, which is equivalent of $2.90. But some taxi drivers are opportunists and may take detour routes with the foreigners, which the fare may end up costing more. Also Tipping is [...]

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Less than an hour from the center of Seoul, Icheon SpaPlus is a complete hot springs theme park that operates year-round with hot springs and water park facilities. Main facilities include the Health Zone, male and female baths, and outdoor water park. The Health Zone offers one-on-one consultations with experts to determine what sort of [...]