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Do you think it is possible to find cherry blossoms anytime of the year in Seoul? My answer would be yes, I'll share with you 3 locations to satisfy your wish to to see cherry blossom even if it is summer, autumn or winter in the city. It may be not genuine cherry trees, but the places will bring you back to the scenes we have seen in dramas.

104 Hwa-dong, Jongno-gu (near Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil in Samcheong-dong and Bukchon areas)

The street where Grim Reaper visited Sunny (nearby her house) to confirm her past and erase the sad memories she had with him. | Goblin Episode 12

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Spring Festivals and Flower Areas in South Korea

Let us not limit ourselves to cherry bloosom when it comes to spring season in Korea. Apart from beojkkoch (벚꽃) per its Korean name or sakura (桜) per Japanese term, there are other flowers and festivals we can enjoy for the rest of months of April and May in South Korea.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

South Korea: Seoul: Ewha University

Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in central Seoul, South Korea founded in 1886 by the American Methodist Episcopal missionary Mary F. Scranton. - Wikipedia

Address: 11-1, Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Motto: Knowledge·Goodness·Beauty

Friday, March 30, 2018

South Korea: Campus Tour: Universities to Visit

Due to increasing appearance of schools and universities in dramas and series, although not suggested by some as this invades privacy of the students, I was able to visit few of these schools in South Korea. Let me share with you those you may want to also see in your next trip.

Yonsei University is a private research university located in Seoul. (Wiki)

Address: 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Motto: The truth will set you free. (John 8:32)

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Korea Travel Seminar for Free and Easy / DIY Travelers

Thanks to Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila for organizing another event for those who are planning to visit South Korea this year.

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Where do you get your travel information?

Where do you get your travel information? What are your sources of information when it comes to planning a trip or making your next itinerary.

For the veterans, boomers, or Gen-Xers, they say or prefer printed copies. But for Xennials, Millennials or modernized adults obviously internet is their main source of information.

Books

Name	Link	Description
Lonely Planet	lonelyplanet.com	Largest travel guide book publisher in the world [Wiki]. Plan and book your perfect trip with expert advice, travel tips, destination information and inspiration from Lonely Planet.
Fodors Travel Guide	fodors.com	A publisher of English language travel and tourism information and the first relatively professional producer of travel guidebooks. [Wiki]
Rough Guides	roughguides.com	British travel guidebook and reference publisher [Wiki] Find a destination, look for inspiration, read features and get great travel advice, from Rough Guides.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides	traveldk.com	Browse DK's award-winning travel content on a range of top travel destinations. Discover all you need to know to plan your next trip.

Monday, March 5, 2018

Philippines: Artesania and Caffeined by Mozaic Living

An artisan cafe by Caffeined by Mozaic Living Inc. Fusion of lifestyle, furniture store, arts and crafts by local artisans. artesaniafurniture | mozaicliving

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Japan: Sapporo: 5 days Itinerary

SappoRoute (Taste the Sights of Sapporo)

The following sample itinerary is just a sample or basic plan for those who would like to go to Sapporo, Hokkaido. This is basically a draft of what was submitted to JNTO contest and I have no personal experience yet on the mentioned places and restaurants below.

Day 1: Taste of Chocoloate, Tea and Ramen

AM: Shiroi Koibito Park (Sapporo Chocolate Factory Tour). Where kids and adults can enjoy: painting Hokkaido shaped Cookie, riding Steam Locomotive Shiroi Koibtio Railway, strolling at Rose Garden
PM: Mt. Moiwa Ropeway - for city lights.
Tea Ceremony (wear a kimono while tasting matcha tea) (Ren Ceremony | Klook)
Enjoy Sapporo Ramen at Susukino or Ganso (Ramen Street)

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Philippines: Flavors of Pasay (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of Pasay City.

Mitsuyado Sei-men
Food: matcha iced cream (P120)
Personal Preference: 9 out of 10, tasty dessert

Philippines: Flavors of Makati (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of Makati Central Business District.

8 cuts Burger, Greenbelt
Food: A half-pounder worth of sliders (P320),
Personal Preference: 9 out of 10, pricey but tasteful.

Avail Booky Promo - Stay Hungry!

Another available option here in the metro to live your city for less is by enjoying the coupon discounts from Booky!

What is Booky Prime?

Booky Prime is a membership program that gives you new buy 1 get 1 digital coupons every month and unlimited table bookings with up to P500 off your bill (subject to P1000 spend) at over 1000 restaurant partners. Click here to know more before you download the booky application for your mobile

What member perks can I enjoy?

Most of the top restaurants and fast food brands in Manila offer exclusive perks to Booky Prime members. Restaurants like Vikings, Gringo, Kko Kko and Wildflour offer discounts and free dessert. Fast food brands like Auntie Anne's, Jamba Juice, Kenny Rogers and Llao Llao offer buy 1 get 1 deals on their best-selling products. New restaurant partners and exclusive offers added every day.

Sushi Nori #thanksbooky

Food: Kitachino Nest Ale (P295), Okonomiyaki sushi (tamago, kani, bonito flakes, spring onions, teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo - P169), Spicy Tuna (spicy tuna overload, tempura flakes, spring onions, spicy mayo), Tamago (P69, courtesy of booky)

Cuisine: Japanese Sushi

Personal Preference: pricey for both food and drinks; service needs more practice;

Manila, Philippines: National Museum

2018 February:

In celebration of holidays for this month, our family have visited National Museum, not knowing that the previously private space of the Old Senate Session Hall is now available for public viewing. The following is an excerpt from the museum's post:

Philippines: Travel Themed Books in Big Bad Wolf Sale

What is Big Bad Wolf?

Big Bad Wolf Sale is the biggest and most affordable book sale in the world offering 60-80% discount on all books. On Feb 16-25, the event was held in the Philippines for the first time. The sale have over 1.5 million books covering 20,000 high-end English titles across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and even rare collector’s titles! Click here to know more