Lifestyle and Travel

Finally, Myeongdong! One of Seoul's popular districts with abundant shopping malls and department stores.  A paradise for a freak fashionista as this place provides a prominent branded to a vast range of inexpensive clothes from local.  And for sure its famous Korean cosmetics & skin care brands.  Last but not least,  it is a place where you can taste various Korean street food hawkers. For Korean, the market locates in the heart of Seoul is a witness to the nation's tumultuous started since WW2 ended.  For an international tourist, Myeongdong is a stunning place to spend notably during the night.  As Myeongdong always at the top of places to visit in South Korea,  this market becomes a melting pot of traveler around the globe.  Estimated 2 million people visit Myeongdong every day. And during one windy evening in spring,  I was among the curb, getting around the market like others. But, wait. Ho...

Not only the largest market in Thailand, Chatuchak also claimed as the world's biggest weekend market. WOW!  It has around 15,000 booth stalls this market seem to unite all buyable items.  From books to fashions.  From antiques to pop-art modern items and many more.  Basically, it has all things Bangkok can offer you. The market which has operated since 1942 and only serves during the weekend (9 AM - 6 PM).  As a tourist attraction itself, it is a MUST seen spot to come.  Good news is, now Chatuchak has Friday Night market, from 10PM - 4AM. Since our hotel  close to the main road, so it was pretty easy to get here.  Simply use BTS and stop at  Chatuchak  Park  MRT Metro Station.  It took approximately 30 minutes from Thonglor Station, where Salil Hotel  located. After strolling around, it turned out for me Chatuchak is not the only place for shopping.  It is also an interesting place for other things.  Here ...

There is a saying if Kraton or king's palace is the heart, Malioboro is the artery.  Then Pasar Beringharjo makes the beat of the city.  Beringharjo get along followed not long after Kraton was established in 1758.  No wonder if both have historical and philosophical value especially for the local. Patterns of the city include four essential public functionalities.  The palace as the center of government.  The squares (alun-alun) as public space.  The mosque as a place of worship.  And the market as the center of economic activities. Beringharjo located at the end of Malioboro, the main road runs on a north-south axis.  It follows an important Java's cosmology which is connecting Mount Merapi, the palace, and southern ocean.  None can miss this interesting spot. Don't ask how many times I've visited this place.  I am countless.  I am pretty sure it should be the same number I visit Jogja though. I never get tired of t...