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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 7:39 pm
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Interesting...

I arrive into SIN late night Sept 26th. I was planning to leave the next day for The Philippines for a month...but, perhaps a few days in Seoul would be a lot of fun.

I assume this will be a culinary adventure?

Please put me down as a maybe while I try to find award tickets and either a budget hotel or an award stay.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 8:08 pm
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Originally Posted by work2fly
Interesting...

I arrive into SIN late night Sept 26th. I was planning to leave the next day for The Philippines for a month...but, perhaps a few days in Seoul would be a lot of fun.

I assume this will be a culinary adventure?

Please put me down as a maybe while I try to find award tickets and either a budget hotel or an award stay.
Very Good, I'll do that.

as far as a culinary adventure this is a quote from an earlier post in the thread:
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
I started a thread on Food in Seoul here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=683329

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so I know I'm planning on some food experiences that I can't get here in the states ^

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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 6:26 am
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Originally Posted by Condition One
I got the PM and am now confirmed for Saturday, September 29th. I'm waiting to hear back on how I can pay the $44 fee, though. They want it at least 4 days prior to the tour.
I am confirmed as well.

During my last round of emails with the folks for the USO DMZ tour, a credit card could be used if desired. This would probably be easiest rather than someone paying for all those attending then trying to collect as unfortunately there have been occasions where some FT'ers have not paid for their bill/share.

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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 6:45 pm
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I managed to find some decent and affordable accommodation near ICN however I was disappointed to learn that *A award tix from SIN to ICN go for 40/60/80K.

Too bad UA MP won't let me convert 2 SWUs into 60K miles for a business class award ticket.

I'll keep trying to work something out...I'd hate to miss eating live octopus with lots of good soju and beer.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 7:13 pm
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Originally Posted by work2fly
I managed to find some decent and affordable accommodation near ICN however I was disappointed to learn that *A award tix from SIN to ICN go for 40/60/80K.
I suggest you go to the Coupon Connection forum and attempt to trade for DL miles, which cost 25k in Y or 30k in J nonstop on KE.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 9:40 pm
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Please move me to the confirmed list.

I arrive Thursday afternoon and will be around through Monday morning.

Noryangin fish market will definitely be on my agenda.

I found what appears to be a clean, basic hotel close to Insa-dong for $40/night if anyone's interested.

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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 10:27 am
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Originally Posted by work2fly
Please move me to the confirmed list.

I found what appears to be a clean, basic hotel close to Insa-dong for $40/night if anyone's interested.
excellent, I'll put you on the confirmed list. I've also PM'd you the info on attending the DMZ tour.

If you could post your hotel info on this thread so that others may take advantage. I am thinking of booking for Sat night to get a better cost per night avg for hotels.

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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 10:34 am
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Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
If you could post your hotel info on this thread so that others may take advantage. I am thinking of booking for Sat night to get a better cost per night avg for hotels.
Yim's House

I found some reviews here .
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 12:18 pm
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Originally Posted by work2fly
Yim's House

I found some reviews here .
Yim's looks very close to the Westin Chosun were I know some FT'ers intend on staying. I just may book a Sat night at Yim's.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 7:53 pm
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Would you add me as an interested/maybe? With the AC sale from SMF I'm looking into this.... Been 10+ years since I've been over there, and am in need of a new tailor-made suit. The last time I was there, I flew into SEL/Kimpo; it was very convenient to just hop on the subway right there (knowing the language didn't hurt either).

Thanks!
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 6:35 pm
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Would you add me as an interested/maybe? With the AC sale from SMF I'm looking into this.... Been 10+ years since I've been over there, and am in need of a new tailor-made suit. The last time I was there, I flew into SEL/Kimpo; it was very convenient to just hop on the subway right there (knowing the language didn't hurt either).

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You are added, good luck with the fare sale, hope you can make it ^

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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 2:54 pm
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I have a +1 to announce. A family friend's 17 year-old son will be tagging along with me. His parents want him exposed to more cultures. This will be his first time in Asia so don't scare him off with the live octopus! At least not until the second night I'm working on getting him added to the DMZ Tour.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 2:17 pm
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Originally Posted by Condition One
I have a +1 to announce. A family friend's 17 year-old son will be tagging along with me. His parents want him exposed to more cultures. This will be his first time in Asia so don't scare him off with the live octopus! At least not until the second night I'm working on getting him added to the DMZ Tour.
+1 it is.

what a neat experience for a 17 yr old.^ I'm thinking grilled meat (bul go ki) would be an ok meal for Korean food introduction. perhaps vprp knows of some local spots near the Westin. If not, I'm sure there are some nearby or a quick subway ride away.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:29 pm
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Hi guys, unfortunately, I cannot make it to Korea at that time. I will be in BKK for work. I will, however, be in Korea from August 27th to September 8th so if there are any FTers around, I'd be happy to hangout! At the same time, if you are coming to BKK between September 8th to October 16th, let me know. I am staying at Conrad during the week and Intercontinental during the weekend.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 5:32 am
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
I'm wondering if a certain Mrs. Someone knows about this do yet.
The answer to this question would NOW be a definite yes!
So long as the physical recovery of someone continues on pace, bseller will be joining SweetWillie and others in ICN!!

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