Light Rail Transit (LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3) – this is Manila’s elevated rail system, which has three lines: LRT-1 (yellow)(running north to south), LRT-2 (purple)(running west to east), and MRT-3 (blue)(running north to south along EDSA). Passengers can transfer from one rail link to another, but there is a separate fare for each line. Fares […]
Binondo Church (Plaza L. Ruiz, Binondo 1006, Manila) – located in Manila’s Chinatown district (Binondo), this church was founded by Dominican priests in 1596 to serve their Chinese Christian converts in the Binondo area where the Spanish authorities permitted Chinese and Chinese mestizos to live. The church also served native Filipino Christians. The original […]
Ayala Museum (Dela Rosa Street, Makati, Kalakhang. Manila) – this is a major history and art museum, and one of the main attractions in Manila. Recognized as one of the most significant institutions exhibiting aspects of Philippine culture and art, the museum opened in 1967 when it was established under the initiative of Filipino artist […]
The Philippines, located in Southeast Asia, consists of 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. This country was discovered by Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Another Spanish explorer (Ruy López de Villalobos) named this country Las Islas Filipinas after King Philip II of Spain. After the establishment of Spanish settlements in 1565, the country […]
Bukchon Hanok Village (Seoul) — Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. As […]
Dongdaemun Market (Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul) — Dongdaemun Market or Tongdaemun is a large commercial district in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. With traditional markets and shopping centers, it is a popular shopping and tourist destination that has been designated a ‘Special Tourism Zone’ since 2002.
Cakeshop Seoul (134 Itaewon-ro, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – this venue, which has an industrial-themed interior, plays a mix of house, UK bass, techno, disco, Hip Hop and R&B to a 20-something crowd. The club usually opens from 10 pm up until around 5:00 am. There is a 20,000 Won entrance fee and it also […]
Braai Republic Food Co. (19 Itaewon-ro 14-gil, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – this restaurant is unique, since it specializes in South African foods such as Boerewors (sausage), Droëwors (dry sausage), Biltong (dried beef), Pap (porridge), and many South African fruit juices and drinks. Braai Republic also has brunch on Sundays and Weekend Specials of Bunny Chow and Lamb […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Seoul: Avis: +82 02 575 2580 Hertz: +82 02 2663 8000 Lotte Rent a Car: +82 02 715 0010
Bulguksa (15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do) — Bulguksa is located on the slopes of Mount Toham. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven National treasures of South Korea, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo, and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. Admission: 5,000 Won (adult) 3,500 Won […]