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  • Guide for Seoul Fortress Wall Tour Trekking Seoul city wall trail is fantastic!. I absolutely recommend trekking Seoul city wall to my guests.It runs 18.6 km and surrounded Old Seoul, the capital of Joseon dynasty during 500 years. You can walk along city wall line and get beautiful outlook of Central business District and look around both Old village and New buildings by your walk without taking transportation. 
    Posted Apr 2, 2014, 12:20 AM by Penman Woo
  • Easiest way to get into Penman House by using Smartphone App 'Ramblr' I recommend you to use smartphone app 'Ramblr based on GPS, if you have iPhone or Android phone.It will guide you to find the way to my place very easily.First, Download and install Ramblr app on your smartphone after searching Ramblr in Apple App store or Google play storeSecond, Search 'Penman House' on Ramblr and download trips on your phone.Third, Touch Ramblr app and display one trip that you choose after arriving Hotel Capital or Itaewon Subway station.Choose among two routeFrom Hotel Capital to Penman house CourseFrom Itaewon Subway station to Penman House CourseIf you do not have plan to carry your own smartphone to Seoul, you can see the way to ...
    Posted Apr 4, 2014, 7:09 AM by 정은주
  • How to buy WiFi access ID in Seoul Olleh WiFi zones are wireless internet hotspots at universities, cultural attractions, shopping malls, banks and public offices nationwide in Korea provided by KT.Customer can buy olleh WiFi ID in all olleh WiFi zone if you do not have account. Buy WiFi ID Refund is not allowed after log in although ID is not expired.Refund is not allowed after purchasing date.Customer can buy olleh WiFi ID in all olleh WiFi zone if you do not have account.Refund is not allowed after log in although ID is not expired.Refund is not allowed after purchasing date.It is a prepaid product so you can enjoy the wireless internet connectionanywhere in the olleh WiFi zone.After purchasing the ...
    Posted Oct 26, 2013, 12:36 AM by Penman Woo
  • How to rent cell phone in Seoul Renting a cell phone in Korea will come in very handy if you are visiting on a business or a short trip to Korea. It can be used to keep in touch with friends, make reservations or in case of an emergency. Korea is a CDMA based network and most foreign phones won’t work here.Where to rent a cell phone in Korea:As most tourists arrive to Korea through Incheon Internationl Airport you will find many Mobile Rental Shops here. Also there are some located at Gimhae International Airport, Jeju International Airport, Gwangju International Airport and Busan Port. If you are already in Seoul you can visit this shop which rents phones.Phones can be rented on the ...
    Posted Oct 26, 2013, 12:36 AM by Penman Woo
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    Posted Jun 26, 2013, 11:12 PM by Penman Woo
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Itaewon
Itaewon is a unique place in Seoul where one can meet people of diverse nationalities and cultures. There is a popular joke saying that international residents may not know Seoul, but they know Itaewon. Seoul even designated Itaewon as its first ‘Special Tourism District,’ to highlight it as a destination for internationals to enjoy a diversity of culture, shopping, and entertainment experiences.

Itaewon is in the middle of Yongsan-gu, which borders the northern part of the Hangang River. It is also close to Seoul Station, Myeong-dong, and Namsan Mountain. The formation of this exotic and global tourism site is closely associated with modern Korean history.

Itaewon typically refers to the street full of stores, restaurants, and stalls over 1.4 kilometers between Itaewon 1-dong and Hannam 2-dong in the east. Fashion shops specialize in various imported clothes, leather goods, fur goods, handbags, shoes, and antique furniture. Big and tall sizes unavailable in other areas are well-stocked, and experienced tailors offer customized clothes. 

Another one of Itaewon’s many draws is its diverse food culture, which features cuisine from around world. Restaurants right behind Hamilton Hotel form a type of exhibition hall for international foods from Korea, New York, London, India, Thailand, China, Greece, Pakistan, Italy, France, Mexico, Australia, and more. Unique flavors, exotic interiors, and diverse nationalities help to make Itaewon befittingly ‘the global village in Seoul.’
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