Oct 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Seoul is not in Southeast Asia. But for a budget traveler like myself headed on to Southeast Asia, this South Korean capital has provided a perfect introduction to my trip. First-time Asian visitors "headed Southeast" often start in Tokyo, the neon Asian mega-capital of food, shopping and nightlife. Yet Seoul matches the urban amenities of Japan's uber-city pound-for-pound, all at a fraction of ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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South by Southeast: Welcome to Seoul
Oct 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
Seoul is not in Southeast Asia. But for a budget traveler like myself headed on to Southeast Asia, this South Korean capital has provided a perfect introduction to my trip. First-time Asian visitors "headed Southeast" often start in Tokyo, the neon Asian mega-capital of food, shopping and nightlife. Yet Seoul matches the urban amenities of Japan's uber-city pound-for-pound, all at a fraction of ...Korean shopping deal just what you need in a recession
Jan 1st, 2009 at 5:00PM: Here's proof that the left hand doesn't know what the right is doing. Imagine a left hand holding nail polish while the right is rotting. The Shilla Seoul hotel is offering a "Shopping at the Shilla" package for around $205 a night through October 31, 2009. The duty free shopping trip includes plenty of stuff, such as a deluxe room, breakfast for two and a VIP Gold Card for the Duty Free Shop, ...Gadling Take FIVE: Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Dec 5th, 2008 at 4:00PM: Because I'm writing this from a town outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, these posts caught my attention right away while I was browsing through this week's bounty. They have to do with money.
In general, Denmark is not a place for bargains. According to Josh, however, London and Seoul are becoming less expensive.
If you're feeling generous--and it doesn't take much money to feel generous, ...Former costly cities like London and Seoul are now cheaper
Dec 4th, 2008 at 12:00PM: Is there a good side to the world's economic woes? Not if you are a stock trader or banker. But if you are an expat, living in one of the world's major cities, there is an upside to the sad state of the global market. Example: London and Seoul, formerly two of the world's costliest places for expats to reside, have become quite reasonably priced. A year ago, Seoul was on par with Tokyo in terms ...Photo of the Day (5-14-08)
May 14th, 2008 at 9:30AM:
This shot taken in Seoul, South Korea by Traveling Dutch, captures what one doesn't see every day while traveling in Asia. I never have. I don't think I've ever seen a person holding a "Free Hugs" sign ever. I am wondering about the face mask. Has this person decided to not worry about germs? Is this an act of defiance? No matter. Here's sending you a hug on this wonderful Wednesday.
If you ...Women-only subway cars comimg to South Korea in 2008
Nov 1st, 2007 at 8:30AM:
When I was traveling through India, the crowds were often the most tiring aspect -- constantly being closely surrounded by people. When I took a local train to a guesthouse in Mumbai, I stood next to an open door, my backpack slamming people's faces every time I turned my body. Then I discovered the "women-only" car -- a calm respite from the crowds. Here, I was able to find a seat next to ...The Price of Gas Around the World
Jun 26th, 2007 at 4:09PM:
The next time you pull into the station for a fill-up, keep this in mind before you curse the prices: People elsewhere have it a lot worse than we do in America (and we tend to gripe about it the most, it seems!). Take Asia for instance -- Hong Kong averages a whopping $6.30 per gallon, with Seoul, South Korea, not too far behind. Europe also pays well above what we do in America. London, ...The World's Most Expensive Cities
Jun 18th, 2007 at 11:30AM: Mercer, a human resource consulting company, has compiled a list of the most expensive cities in the world based on a cost of living survey which "measures the comparative cost of over 200 items" in each city. Two years in a row Moscow has topped the list, followed by London, Seoul, and Tokyo. Here's the top 10:
Moscow
London
Seoul
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Copenhagen
Geneva
Osaka
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