Friday, April 27, 2018

Buying/Shipping Service

You really like Kpop, but you absolutely can't speak korean?
You want a ticket for a kpop concert....but you're not korean?
You adore new tech, but no one has that new trendy product in your Country?
You saw some super cute limited edition plushies from BTS and you want them, but they're only made in Korea?

Fear not, we have the right service for you.

Often foreigners have a hard time in Korea, because a lot of services need korean bank account or korean number, such as for Point Card/membership discount, Shopping online, Interpark tickets.... Moreover, korean can become a really hard language if you need to read instructions in technical language, right? :(
No problem! What a better way to solve your problems than ask a korean to do it for you? If a native could help you buy and ship your products, as well as buy tickets or gadgets for you, you would surely feel in good hands, right? And that's what our service is about.


You can buy directly and ship the product to the guesthouse or let Danny Oppa buy a product for you (you'll be charged for the additional service). Then, once you have the desired product or ticket, you can use our shipping service.

Korean Posts can be really tricky; they offer different types of tracked or untracked mails, and they determine the price of shipping by weight. To quickly sum it up for you: all the countries in the World where you can ship to are grouped in Zones. For example, Italy is in the 3rd Zone. Depending on the zone, the price per weight gets higher, considering that the distance from Korea is more. But of course, you don't have to know that, we are just explaining WHY you could be charged an higher or lower price compared to another person. 
After checking the total shipping cost, you will be charged a modest additional fee for our service.

Beside shipping service, we can provide other additional services such as:
- booking tickets
- searching for merchandise on spot
- searching for merchandise on the internet

We assure you maximum of transparency, quick waiting time and english speaking staff to help you go through the process veeeeery smoothly :)
 You'll surely be satisfied. 
For inquiries and prices, please contact us through email, facebook or instant message

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Monday, April 23, 2018

Ewha women univ market



Do you like Shopping? Do you like bargains? Then you really need to read or article!
If you're a student on a budget ( or just someone that wants to save money to eat more of our delicious sangyeopsal )
 sometimes it's hard to shop for clothes. Seoul it's famous for its fashion, very cute and girly, yet unique, and a lot of trends start in the streets of this city. Beside Hongdae or Dongdaemun, a very cheap place to find clothes, shoes and accessories it's Ehwa Market.





































Yep, you heard that well, it's basically two steps from our guesthouse and very close to the famous Ehwa Women University! The main street has a lot of cosmetic shops, - Labiotte, Belif and Loahcell fmonobrandstores included - while the side alleys are full of clothes shops. More often than not, you can find the same clothes sold in Hongdae, but for cheap. Another bargain are the shoes, even if we recommend to shop for more sporty shoes, while Hongdae is a better choice for the more elegant options. Sadly many stores have free size only clothes, and shoes sizes go from very small numbers (35 european size) to a max of 39EU. 


































While looking around for clothes, you can also find small coffeeshops, but even more often, you can find take away only coffee, where you can taste delicious frappes, lattes, juices or sweets (such as waffles). 
Ehwa's Market might be famous for its clothes, but not everyone knows that the local street food is delicious! If you want to enjoy street food experience in Korea without visiting the infamously crowded Myeongdong, then you can go to Ehwa. 




Fish and Wurstel based treats are the best, but you can also opt for a basic Egg bread, chicken or Odeng.

Many accessories and korean style clothes are waiting for you in Ehwa, and at a very cheap price! You can either go for a walk by yourself, or - with a modest service fee- you can hire our Danny Oppa as your guide
You can't visit Korea, but still you don't want to buy the overpriced clothes on Ecommerce sites? No problem! Another optional service of our guest house is buying products and shipping them for you. Please, refer to our blogpost about the service for further questions. ^^

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Hanbok

If you ever got to see Corea during their holiday celebration, you've also surely seen the beautiful korean girls wearing the traditional korean outfit: Hanbok,
The translation of Hanbok is literally "korean dress" and, even thought it might seem strange to western people, it's currently considered a special occasion outfit, worn during the main holidays (Such as Chuseok, Seollal...).




An Hanbok is made by an upper part and a skirt, tied up by a belt. Originally it was made in solid colour such as blue and white, and was a very simple outfit. The fabric of the Hanbok of rich women was made of luxurious silk or cotton, but other than that the design was the same as the ones of poor girls. During the years the design changed drastically, with people adding rich and extravagant ornament to the fabrics. Now you can mainlyseen Hanboks with bright colors, glitters, flowers and a lot of gold embroidery.





We said that Hanbok it's still worn by girls and women nowadays, and during holidays you can see a lot of korean couples wearing the traditional ensable for a couple photoshoot in the street of Seoul, or more commonly on the Gyeongbokgung. Some korean fashion bloggers are even incorportating the hanbok in daily outfits, changing the traditional skirt with a shorter and modern one.





You don't have to be korean to wear an hanbok! koreans love to share their culture and they will surely appreciate your interest in their culture. If you want to wear one, you're more than free to do so...they might want to take a selfie with you, though. We warned you! Also, some  turist spots (like the Seoul Palace) are free for whoever wants to enter wearing an Hanbok. 





A good place where to rent an Hanbok is Insadong, the traditional neighborhood of Seoul, but the hot spot of Hanbok Rental is near the  Gyeongbokgung, where you can find big sizes too. Take your time and check some stores before deciding where to rent an Hanbok, the longer the rental time, the cheaper the price.
And of course, if you need help or suggestions, you can always ask the manager Danny!





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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제) 


Jinhae is a district of Changwon province, a bit far from Seoul, but it's especially famous for the Cherry Blossom festivall held there for 10 days starting from the 1st of April. Jinhae may be a bit unaccessible if you don't speak korean, but it's definitely instagram worth it!



The view from Jehwangsan Park it's breathtaking. Through the park you can reach the Tower, one of the highest spots to admire the Cherry trees from up. The buildings get painted in pink, and the view is worth the small hike.




the most famous spot in Jinhae is the Yeowajcheon Stream, where the long stream is surrounded by wooden fences and cherry trees. Obviously it's also the most crowded spot and everyone has their camera ready to catch a glimpse of the beautiful cherry petal rain happening everytime the wind blows!



The instagrammable places in Jinhae available are not over, because another very famous spot is the Gyeonghwa station, where the railroad surrounded by blossoming trees offers wonderful chances to score a pretty picture. The pretty spot is really crowded, so we suggest to go as soon as possible.
In case you were too late...well, Jinhae is beautiful at night as well. While during the day it offers the View of the Victory Parade and various cultural activities take place, the city turns out to become an even prettier spot for the couples at night. 
The stream is all lightened up, just like the park, and fireworks can be admired during the Festival time.



Danny
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (영등포 여의도 봄꽃축제)

Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (영등포 여의도 봄꽃축제)

Spring is coming and one of the most famous attractions in Seoul are the Cheerry Blossom paths threading through the city, covering the city streets in pink and white. One of the most famous place to experience the stunning view is Yeouido Park, one of the most famous parks in Seoul, is especially beautiful during the wave of cherry blossom blooming, and it becomes the favorite gathering spot for couples and family.







With its 1886 Cherry Blossom threes, the Yunjunro Street - behind the National Assembly Street- is the Cherry Blossom heaven in Seoul, a picturesque street of 6 kilometers that you can especially enjoy during this time of the year when the centennial trees are in full Bloom [ starting 4 April ]. During the Festival period the people can enjoy various activities and cultural performances, and the road becomes perfect for kids and families too, since the car traffic is restricted especially for the occurrence.


Wether you want to enjoy a relaxing stroll through the pink paths of the park, or you want to experience some outdoor activity, Yeouido Park offers various activities for everyone free of charge all year around!
If you decide to visit Yeouido Park, you can also visit the famous Traditional Forest, where all the plants you can find are only native plants and flowers. It's really relaxing to admire the beautiful twines of threes, the pond and the pavillion.  You can also walk around Grass Square, Cultural Square (famous for the Azhaleas) and the Nature Ecosystem Forest.


You can reach the Yeouido Park from Our Guesthouse really Easily!
Just take Line 2 from Ehwa Station and go out at DANGSAN Station, exit 4.
Address: 120, Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 영등포구 여의공원로 120 (여의도동)

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