[Attraction Review] Spaland Centum City, Busan, South Korea

Address: 35, Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan. 부산광역시 해운대구 센텀남대로 35 (우동)

Price: 
Adults: Weekdays 15,000 won / Weekends & National Holidays 18,000 won
Students: Weekdays 12,000 won / Weekends & National Holidays 15,000 won
Early-visit ticket & Nighttime ticket: Weekdays 10,000 won / Weekends & National Holidays 13,000 won

Review: 

The place of Jjimjil-bangs' and saunas.

 The entrance.

After entering the Jjimjil-bangs area (separated into male and female corners), we were to put all of our belongings (including clothes) at the women's locker area. I was tried with eye ice-cream of naked women there, casually walking around, blowing their hair, doing make-up, chatting..etc. At first it was a culture shock, as we were not that comfortable of being naked in public. But seeing how they were so at ease in their own skin, we tried to assimilate. At the spa area, we realise there were many families there. Granddaughter, mother and grandmother scrubbing each other and chatting.
Obviously no photos were allowed in this area.

After about 30mins, we went to the sauna area. On the way we saw many people lying on the floor sleeping, some of them were eating hard-boiled eggs. The sauna were themed:  Pyramid Room, Bali Room, Yellow Earth Room, Hard Wood Charcoal Room, Salt Room and so on. It was so comfortable with the heat, music and smell that i briefly fell asleep.

Pyramid room

 There's signage outside of each spa

We felt so refreshed after the experience!

[Food recommendation] Bonjuk Porridge, Seoul

I ordered Abalone porridge.

It is very healthy, tasty and i like the side dishes. one of them is even pork (tasted a lot like braised pork rib)!

It has franchise all over Seoul.

[Food recommendation] Me Ijeu Wellbeing Korean Restaurant, Mazeland, Jeju, South Korea

It. Was. The. Nicest. Bibimbap. In. My. Life.

It was a buffet style restaurant located inside Mazeland, where you can mix and match what Korean cuisine you want to eat (bibimbap - vegetarian or non-vegetarian, BBQ wrap...etc.). There's lots of different types of vegetable, which i've never seen before but it's super nice.

Most people there are Koreans, it's like a canteen style of restaurant that can accommodate hundreds (?) of people. After you're done with your meal, you are required to clean up after yourself and get a hot cup of beneficial tea on your way out.

See this blog for more description and photos of the restaurant. i didn't think of taking any photos in the restaurant.
http://tayleechin.blogspot.sg/2014/08/maze-wellbeing-korean-restaurant.html

[Accommodation review] Worlang Guest House @ Jeju, Korea

Worlang Guest House @ Jeju, Korea

Website to book: Airbnb (https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/783988)

Cost: around $85 SGD per night

Location:  Wollang-ro 6-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

Size of accommodation: A room. We had the one at the attic. The common areas and bathrooms were shared.

Accommodates: 2.

Location: It was not easy to find. Good point is that it’s near airport (especially when you have an early flight), supermart and food outlets. Since we were driven around in Jeju most of the time, I can't give the rating for this.

Cleanliness: 5/5. Superbly squeaky clean floor in my room. Even the common bathroom was very clean!

Host(s): Basic English. The manager (?) was not around when we arrived. So we were a a lost, standing in the common room. One of the tenants (he was a university student at Jeju who was renting the room on a long term basis) helped us call him. The host helpfully explained things to us despite a little language barrier.

Design: 4.5/5. See picture. It was representative of what I saw.

Facilities: wifi, full kitchen facilities, air-con, tv..etc. There’s cereal and milk for breakfast in the common refrigerator.

Security: You have a key to your own room. They will leave clean towel at your door if it’s locked.

Additional comments:

• Near a supermart which was great. You can try their local fruits and stuff.
• Staircase to the attic room is very narrow.
• You can encounter different travellers in this house. Once, while we were chatting at the common area, an American couple just opened their door and greeted us :)
• There’s a 24 hours self-service coin laundry just below the guesthouse
• We didn't realize the check-out time was at 11am and stayed for a bit more. The host did not chase us away and allowed us to have our food in peace

Disclaimer: this post is not sponsored. The above is entirely my personal opinion.

[Accommodation review] PigFlySeoul @ Seoul, Korea

PigFlySeoul @ Seoul, Korea

Website to book: http://www.pigflyseoul.com/

Cost: 110,000KRW per night for twins room. Pay by cash when you arrive.

Location: 121-816, Magellan 21 Building #608 Donggyo-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Size of accommodation: Whole apartment.

Accommodates: 2.

Location: 5/5. Walking distance to Hongik University station. The location of the station is very centralized (to Gimpo airport, Express Bus terminal which is a must-go…etc.). However, taking the lift up to the admin office and apartment was a little inconvenient. One lift only serves the odd floors; another only serves the even floors.

Cleanliness: 4/5. Sofa was a little dirty. Bed and kitchen utensils are clean.

Host(s): Very friendly and speaks English. They will email you after you booked on your approximate arrival time. You can take the opportunity to enquire things that you are not sure.

Design: 4/5 (sofa was too hard)

Facilities: wifi, full kitchen facilities, air-con, tv, air-dryer..etc. No breakfast.

Security: Door lock is digital number lock which you set your own password. But of course they have the master key.

Additional comments:

• You can hear the traffic at night (i.e. motorcycle sped past at times). However, it is still manageable with an ear plug for light-sleeper (like me).
• You can leave your luggage at their admin office if you are going to somewhere else (i.e. Jeju) and will return to stay, or just go out for a last minute shopping after you check out. This, in my opinion, is a very good service.
• Seems to be cheaper when you book at their website. And you can pay when you arrive.
• Their dog was very cute and seemed to have separation anxiety from its owner.

Disclaimer: this post is not sponsored. The above is entirely my personal opinion.