2016 July: South Korea: Busan: Seomyeon Catholic Church

Seomyeon Catholic Church
Bujeon 1-dong 417-4 Busan Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon station, Exit 9) 
Services in English (Sundays, 4 p.m.)

2016 July: South Korea: Suncheon: Maegok-dong Church

Maegok-dong Church
Location: Maegok-dong Suncheon Jeollanam-don
Sunday Mass: 6:30, 10:00, 19:30 

2016 July: South Korea: Daegu: Gyesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes

Gyesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
계산동 성당
Location: 10, Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea (Banwoldang station, Exit 18)
Mass Schedule

2016 July: South Korea: Gyeongju: Seongdong Catholic Church

Seongdong Catholic Church (in downtown Gyeongju)

Time:  English mass every 2nd Sunday of the month @ 2:00 pm

Bible Sharing @ 1:00-2:00pm

2016 July: South Korea: Flavors of Busan

Queen's Brown

Location: Seomyeon station, Exit 4

Food: Mozzarella Tomato Panini, 8500 KRW (340 PHP)

Personal Preference: 8 out of 10, average price.  This is a place where locals chill with bingsu.

2016 July: South Korea: Flavors of Suncheon

Im Ssu Han, Italian Trattoria
Fusion of Korean-Italian restaurant in Hyangdong Culture Street
Food: spicy chicken rice, 9500 KRW (380 PHP)
Personal Preference: 10 out of 10, again I miss the rice.  I like the artisan's place.

2016 July: South Korea: Daegu: C'est La Vie

What's exciting on this is that, I'm not aware on this place.  But it so happened that I'm lost and reached a Protestant Church grounds when I accidentally saw a billboard with filming location site of Love Rain, KBS 2012.

C'lest La Vie ("Such is Life")

Location: 244, Dongsan-dong, Daegu, South Korea (Banwoldang Station Exit 18)

2016 July: South Korea: Flavors of Daegu

Ricco Papa  

Location: (near Herb Hillz) Dalseong-gun, Daegu 

Food: pork steak, 10500 KRW (420 PHP)

Personal Preference: 10 out of 10, I missed rice and an English menu.  I love the salad and fruits.

2016 July: South Korea: Flavors of Gyeongju

Silla Ssambap
Food: Korean table d'hote with rice wrapped in vegetables (traditional Silla dining) @ 11,000krw (440php, 2016)
Personal Preference: 8 out of 10
Too many for one serving.  They don't offer less serving.

2016 July: South Korea: Never had a hearty experience yet? Visit South Korea!

My two weeks, was a tummy filled trip at all.  Thank you to all the foreign travelers whom I met on this trip, especially to the locals who have extended their hand in helping me all the way to make it a memorable one. 

4th day: Daegu: I’m in the protestant Church grounds when I accidentally saw a billboard with filming location site of Love Rain. I met students from Seoul who were able to help me order tea from ajumma at C’est la vie cafe.  I even got additional candies together with saranghae sign from ajumma before leaving the place.

5th day: Daegu: I did received candies from unnie (a korean wife with his Australian husband, roaming around Bisuel Mountain with their son and mother-in-law).  Thanks for interpreting the words from group of ajummas.  

2016 July: South Korea: Busan: Motel You-Are In

Motel You-Are In 
모텔 유-아 인
143-4, Bujeon 1-dong, Busanjin-gu, Seo-myeon, Busan, South Korea
부산진구 부전동 143-4, 서면, 부산, 대한민국
Click to book Motel You-Are In, Busan in Agoda
Dates Stayed: July 14-16, 2016

Motels should not be frown when you have no choice in a place or when you are in a budget trip.  As seen in several dramas, this was also an option for female characters, Choi Ae-ra spent a night in one when he hosted an event in a province in Fight for My Way (2017).  Also Jung Hae-Ra stayed in a hotel when she run away from their house in Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me (2018).  Just always be mindful in selecting a place, scan each corner and read reviews.

Price: Considerably affordable, given that this was book in few days prior to the scheduled date.

Location: Accessible by Exit 8 (stairs) and Exit 10 (escalator going-up only) and far Exit 13 (elevator) from Seomyeon Line 2.

Check-in: Every time the receptionist is missing, he is probably managing the parked cars outside.

Room: Standard Room – very clean and comfortable.  Has separate table and chair for tea and coffee bags.  Has water heater.  There is a separate computer to use (although no Microsoft Office).

2016 July: South Korea: Suncheon Guesthouse Happy Tour

Suncheon Guesthouse Happy Tour
순천 게스트하우스 행복여행
15, Yeokjeongwangjang 2-gil, Yeonhyang dong, Suncheon-si, South Korea
Phone: +82 2 6022 2443, +1 866 656 8207
Dates Stayed: July 9-14, 2016
Click to book Suncheon Guesthouse Happy Tour in Agoda

Price: A bit pricey for solo room given that it is traditional Korea-style bed with no separate table or desk.  On the other option, the price for the dorm type is acceptable.

Location: 10minutes walk from KTX station. Nearby the bus pick-up and stop points (heading to Suncheon Bay or Drama set, City tours)

Check-in: Quick and easy, I did pay for the rooms upon arrival and I was accommodated in no time.

2016 July: South Korea: Daegu: Sono Business Hotel

Sono Business Hotel 
소노 비즈니스 호텔
86, Myeongnyun-ro, Daegu Central Area, Daegu, South Korea 700-440 
중구 명륜로 86, 대구시내, 대구, 대한민국 700-440
Tel: 82534237778 or Email: sonohouse[@]naver.com
Click to book Sono Business Hotel, Daegu in Agoda
Dates Stayed: July 4-7, 2016

Price: Expensive for private stay, but affordable if you’ll choose the dorm type.

Location: It is strategically located between Line 2 (Banwoldang Exit 2 (with nearby elevator) and Myeongdeok Exit 3) and Line 3 (Monorail) Myeongdeok.  Nearby 2 bus stops. 

2016 July: South Korea: Gyeongju: Chacharang Guesthouse

Chacharang Guesthouse
차차랑 게스트하우스
119-4, Noseo-dong, Gyeongju City Center, Gyeongju-si, South Korea 780-931
노서동 119-4, 경주 시내, 경주, 대한민국 780-931
For any questions related to the property, please contact directly via Tel: 821084406005 or Email: kjinyg02@naver.com.
Click to book Chacharang Guesthouse, Gyeongju-si in Agoda
Date Stayed: July 2-4, 2016

Price: Affordable for dorm type.  (1755php for 2 nights)

Location: Roughly 5-10 minute walk from the bus station.  But heading back to Gyeongju KTX you can take buses from the bus stop just across the street.

2016 July: South Korea: Busan: Sukbak Dot Com Guest House

Busan Sukbak Dot Com Guest House 

부산 숙박 닷컴 게스트하우스

2,3F,408-3,Chorang-dong, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea 

동구,초량동,408-3번지,2층,3층, 중구, 부산, 대한민국

For any questions related to the property, please contact directly via Tel: 827046514112 or Email: busanyado[@]naver.com

Click to book Busan Sukbak Dot Com Guest House in Agoda

Date Stayed: July 1, 2016

Price: Very affordable since this is just an overnight stay for less than 8 hrs, 636php is good enough for a bed and bathroom use.  

Location: A long walk from Busan station considering it was raining (10-12 minutes). Looks like nearby the red light street and it gets steeper on a hilly part of the road. 

Check-in: All the instructions (door passcode, locker passcode, about the keys) was emailed beforehand.  You just need to read and follow them.

Room: Dorm (1 Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory (Female) - Breakfast), you get what you pay for.  It’s a bunk bed type, so any movement from the person below or above will wake-up the other person.