Budget Female Dormitory in Seoul

This time, I'm hunting on Budget Female Dormitory in Seoul. Why? Hmm..sometimes a lady need privacy. What if it's just like in my situation? I'm a single lady traveling alone on a budget. To rent a single room is a bit expensive but to stay in mixed dormitory? I would like some personal space please. Please..I am not a feminist. Don't condemn me for that. It's just because a Muslim lady need an extra special space. Hehe..

So here are the options of female only dormitory with budget less than 25,000 Won/night (in no particular order/rating). Reminder: The rate may change based on season/off-season/weekend :

1. G-haus in Mapo-Gu



Rate: 20,000 Won/night

By subway
8 mins from Hongik University exit 5 - Line number 2
5 mins from Hapjeong exit 3 - Line number 2 & 6


2. Golden Pond Guesthouse in Jong-no gu




Rate: 17,000 Won/night
*Pls ask for female dormitory explicitly


By subway
10 minutes from the Hyehwa Station - Line number 4, Exit 4

3. Bebop Guesthouse in Mapo-gu


Rate: 20,000 - 23,000 Won/night
*Pls ask for female dormitory explicitly

By subway
10 minutes from the Hongik University Station - Line number 2, Exit 1


4. Windroad Guesthouse and Windflower Guesthouse in Jongno-gu

Rate: 17,000 - 19,000 Won/night
*Pls ask for female dormitory explicitly

By subway
10 minutes from the Hyehwa Station - Line number 4, Exit 4


5. Open Guest House in Seong-Book Gu

Rate: 20,000 - 23,000 Won/night
*Pls ask for female dormitory explicitly

By subway
10 minutes from the Hansung University Station - Line number 4, Exit 5

6. Banana Backpackers in Jongno-gu


Rate: 20,000 - 22,000 Won/night
*Pls ask for female dormitory explicitly

By subway
10 minutes from the Anguk Station - Line number 3, Exit 4

7. Carpe Diem Guesthouse in Mapo-Gu (exclusively for female)


Rate: 20,000 Won/night

By subway
10 minutes from the Hongik University Station - Line 2, Exit 1

8. Beewon guesthouse in Jongno-gu


Rate: 19,000 Won/night
*Pls ask for female dormitory explicitly

By subway
10 minutes from the Anguk Station - Line 3, Exit 4

9. Happy Guesthouse in Jung-gu (Woman and family only)


Rate: 15,000 Won/night

By subway
10 minutes from the Beotigogae station - Line 6, Exit 3 or 1

10. Holiday in Korea Guesthouse in Jongno-gu

Rate: 18,000 Won/night
*Pls ask for female dormitory explicitly


By subway
10 minutes from the Anguk station - Line 3, Exit 4
10 minutes from the Jongno-3 ga station - Line 3 OR 5, Exit 6

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Trip to Morocco

The unique, timeless, and unchanged Morocco creates a great impression on the mind. Morocco is a North African country with many travel destinations. The best time for Traveling to Morocco is during the winter months. The real beauty is the Atlas Mountains. Morocco has the flavor of romance, ancient culture, and history. Some of the cities of Morocco are Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, Tangier, and Fes. Bazaars, medinas, riads, bubbly pipes and yes, excellent beaches make Traveling to Morocco a wonderful African adventure.

Sightseeing in Morocco includes famous beaches, best seaside towns, represented by Essaouira, Tangier and Asilah, also the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara desert and the Dades Valley.

Moroccan Culture hosts many people including Berbers, the people of North Africa and Nile valley. The Moroccan culture is traditional with the men earning and women taking care of the cooking at home. There are lot of restrictions as far as women are concerned. You will find friendly and colorful environment in Morocco. Moroccan culture is famous for its hospitality.

A stay at Morocco is a fascinating experience. Marrakesh, being the culture center of Morocco, is a noisy and highly populated city. If you are thinking of a stay here, Riad is the best option. Marrakesh riads, the traditional Moroccan house, generally has a central courtyard along with a fountain, restaurant or a pool. Some Marrakesh riads also have terraced cafeterias, where you can eat breakfast while enjoying the beauty of the city. You can have flavor of traditional meals at Marrakesh riads. All the Marrakesh riads, are not expensive. There are many riads in Marrakesh, playing an important role in Moroccan culture. Few popular riads in Marrakesh are, Riad Magellan, Riad Dar Dialkoum, Riad Assala, Riad La Terrasse Desoliviers and many more.

Essaouria, the Moroccan city is enriched with a mixture of French influences alongwith Moroccan traditions and culture. Essaouira is known for its wood sculpting, paintings, fabrics and music. The city has tall white houses with blue doors, and workshops. Awesome beaches, seafood, and Gnaoua Music Festival are the specialty of the Essaouria. If you want to have the most fascinating experience here, you must visit Essaouria riads. A stay at Essaouria riads, is ideal for families. Essaouria riads, give a homely feeling. Rooms are fully facilitated, with extra beds, fully equipped bathrooms, multi cuisine restaurants and many more. Some of the famous riads here are Ryad Watier, and Riad Asmitou.

There are few travel tips at Morocco that you should remember. Non Muslims are prohibited from visiting mosques. If you visit the city during the month of Ramadan, you will have a different experience. Usually men and women both prefer to cover their body. You are free to dress as you please, but don’t insult Moroccans about their clothes. Local currency is Dirham. Moroccan transport is not very expensive. You will enjoy your stay over there.

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Trip to Morocco

The unique, timeless, and unchanged Morocco creates a great impression on the mind. Morocco is a North African country with many travel destinations. The best time for Traveling to Morocco is during the winter months. The real beauty is the Atlas Mountains. Morocco has the flavor of romance, ancient culture, and history. Some of the cities of Morocco are Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, Tangier, and Fes. Bazaars, medinas, riads, bubbly pipes and yes, excellent beaches make Traveling to Morocco a wonderful African adventure.

Sightseeing in Morocco includes famous beaches, best seaside towns, represented by Essaouira, Tangier and Asilah, also the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara desert and the Dades Valley.

Moroccan Culture hosts many people including Berbers, the people of North Africa and Nile valley. The Moroccan culture is traditional with the men earning and women taking care of the cooking at home. There are lot of restrictions as far as women are concerned. You will find friendly and colorful environment in Morocco. Moroccan culture is famous for its hospitality.

A stay at Morocco is a fascinating experience. Marrakesh, being the culture center of Morocco, is a noisy and highly populated city. If you are thinking of a stay here, Riad is the best option. Marrakesh riads, the traditional Moroccan house, generally has a central courtyard along with a fountain, restaurant or a pool. Some Marrakesh riads also have terraced cafeterias, where you can eat breakfast while enjoying the beauty of the city. You can have flavor of traditional meals at Marrakesh riads. All the Marrakesh riads, are not expensive. There are many riads in Marrakesh, playing an important role in Moroccan culture. Few popular riads in Marrakesh are, Riad Magellan, Riad Dar Dialkoum, Riad Assala, Riad La Terrasse Desoliviers and many more.

Essaouria, the Moroccan city is enriched with a mixture of French influences alongwith Moroccan traditions and culture. Essaouira is known for its wood sculpting, paintings, fabrics and music. The city has tall white houses with blue doors, and workshops. Awesome beaches, seafood, and Gnaoua Music Festival are the specialty of the Essaouria. If you want to have the most fascinating experience here, you must visit Essaouria riads. A stay at Essaouria riads, is ideal for families. Essaouria riads, give a homely feeling. Rooms are fully facilitated, with extra beds, fully equipped bathrooms, multi cuisine restaurants and many more. Some of the famous riads here are Ryad Watier, and Riad Asmitou.

There are few travel tips at Morocco that you should remember. Non Muslims are prohibited from visiting mosques. If you visit the city during the month of Ramadan, you will have a different experience. Usually men and women both prefer to cover their body. You are free to dress as you please, but don’t insult Moroccans about their clothes. Local currency is Dirham. Moroccan transport is not very expensive. You will enjoy your stay over there.

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Las Perlas Beach

Playa La Perla, meaning The Pearl Beach, is located a mere 2.5 km (or about 5 miles) within the beginning of the main Hotel Zone in the renown city of Cancun, Mexico. This beach provides visitors with a pleasant place to swim and practice many other water sports. As it is common in Cancun, restaurants and bars are located along the beach.

As I stepped foot on the beach, I couldn’t believe my eyes. The proximity of the hotels to the beach is unbelievably close; literally the beach is in the hotel’s backyard. Though it was a cloudy day, the water was peaceful and quite pristine. This particular beach is definitely family oriented. I couldn’t help but notice the small groups of families relaxing and enjoying their much-awaited quality time with their children. As seen in the picture, you can’t ignore the mother and daughter building a small sand castle. Of course, they couldn’t do this without the sand being as soft and manageable.

The surrounding palm trees can’t go without mention, for they give this particular area a very “oasis” kind of look. The thatched roof and the plastic chairs are very popular, particularly when it comes to lounging around or just taking pleasure in the beautiful sight while enjoying refreshments or a simple snack.

One of the very-near hotels is the Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas, not only is the beach in it’s backyard but it offers all the necessary amenities. There’s even one hotel that offers baby-sitting, the Celuisma Imperial Las Playas

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Las Perlas Beach

Playa La Perla, meaning The Pearl Beach, is located a mere 2.5 km (or about 5 miles) within the beginning of the main Hotel Zone in the renown city of Cancun, Mexico. This beach provides visitors with a pleasant place to swim and practice many other water sports. As it is common in Cancun, restaurants and bars are located along the beach.

As I stepped foot on the beach, I couldn’t believe my eyes. The proximity of the hotels to the beach is unbelievably close; literally the beach is in the hotel’s backyard. Though it was a cloudy day, the water was peaceful and quite pristine. This particular beach is definitely family oriented. I couldn’t help but notice the small groups of families relaxing and enjoying their much-awaited quality time with their children. As seen in the picture, you can’t ignore the mother and daughter building a small sand castle. Of course, they couldn’t do this without the sand being as soft and manageable.

The surrounding palm trees can’t go without mention, for they give this particular area a very “oasis” kind of look. The thatched roof and the plastic chairs are very popular, particularly when it comes to lounging around or just taking pleasure in the beautiful sight while enjoying refreshments or a simple snack.

One of the very-near hotels is the Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas, not only is the beach in it’s backyard but it offers all the necessary amenities. There’s even one hotel that offers baby-sitting, the Celuisma Imperial Las Playas

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Bloggers of South Korea: Unite!

Today I came across Mr Hyun Woo Sun's interesting website : SendMeToKorea while searching on Bungee Jumping in Korea. Incidentally, he has written about this competition for bloggers to rave about their South Korea's experience. Well, I have not had the chance to been there yet but gonna do in this coming September. Oh, nevermind..it's fun to join this kinda healthy competition anyway. Come all bloggers, unite!

Step 1: You may go to here to register: Blog Korea! Visit Korea!



Step 2: Register for Speak & Share Metablog




Step 3: Keep blogging!

It's easy and after that just cross your fingers that you will be chosen.

Initial prizes comprised of LG Notebook, Samsung Digital Cameras, Iriver Mp3 players.
The grand prizes would be: Trip to Korea for the selected 30 active bloggers!

Wow! I wish this competition has started before I've bought my tickets. Arghhh.. I'm already in Seoul in October. T_T

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