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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Baby it's seoul cold outside: Day 7+8


I might not be a morning person, but I can handle waking up early pretty well (unless it's waking up for school la, then I'd be super grumpy). So I am always the first to wake up!! My morning routine includes waking my sister, whom I share the room with; and then going to knock on the door beside mine, in the cold winter weather, in shorts and tee. I hate people waking me up so I was always stuck with knocking the door like cray so that they jump out of their beds, or giving light knocks that would barely wake them up. 

So anyway, my sis and I were up pretty early on the 7th day, so we decided to go on an adventure to find the Stylenanda(스타일난다) flagship store in Hongdae(홍대). Check out the directions here. It took us awhile but after slipping on ice a couple of times, we found it.


This was taken after shopping in there. I was wearing Stylenanda's KKXX sweater I bought from the store in Lotte Young Plaza. Lol.


En route to the guesthouse, we decided to try Tapioca Factory. My sis ordered Taro Milk Tea, and according to her, it tasted really good. I don't really like taro so yeah. The interior is cute, so I'd most probably go back again? 

We headed out again with the girls after some rest at the guesthouse. Had lunch at Hongdae. 




& then we went to 성신여대(Sungshin Womens' University) again.


Can you guess where we were at? #capicapiloomloom lolol. 

I spent a lot of time there during my stay there last August. It brings back quite a lot of memories, especially the ones with my classmates! All of them love the cafe. I almost had a chance to meet Laurane when I went to Switzerland but couldn't in the end. I miss her so much?! :(

After chilling for awhile, we went to 가로수길(Garosu-gil). 


And had the forever-delicious Yeolbong. Again. :Q 

We shopped around and....... Us being US, 


Hahahahaha. 





The amount of food we eat when we're in Korea is C R A Z Y. My sis said that when my cousin asked her daughter if she wants to travel to Korea with us, she said no because we ate too much. Sobs ;;

Anyway, it was our second last day in Seoul, so we couldn't help but to visit Mug for Rabbit again.

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Day 8: Going home. 

Only my sis and I were going home, so we woke up early and called a cab. Slept throughout lol.




I had the BEST Caramel Machiatto at the airport by the way. From Paris Baguette. I was so fucking mindblown after taking the first sip. 

I guess this marks the end of yet another Seoul travelogue. Till the next time!!!!! (I'm hoping August, which is in 2 months keke)

6 comments:

  1. I read thru your whole trip-to-seoul, & yea the amount of food u gals consume was CRAZY! But love the chemistry goin-on there with the whole bunch. U gals sound like a fun group to hang out with! =)

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    1. Hi Carrie! Sorry, I just saw this comment (not sure why blogger doesn't send me email sometimes).

      Hahaha yes, we do eat a lot when we are in Korea ㅜㅡㅜ & yes, they are a super crazy group of girls. There isn't a minute of silence when I'm with them! Thanks :)

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  2. Hi Celine, I was wondering how to order coffee at the cafe if I can't read Korean? (I noticed on one of your pictures that the menu is in hangul) Can they understand English or do they have English menu? I'm going to visit Korea soon and are interested to visit Mug for Rabbit. Thanks for all your helpful and interesting blog posts on Korea, especially the one on the direction to StyleNanda :)

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    1. Hi Maple!
      Big cafe chains (e.g. Cafe Bene, Hollys Coffee) in Korea will have English menu. As for independent cafes, it really depends on the owners and staff. If you don't see an English menu, ask if they have one. A lot of Koreans understand basic English, so I don't think there will be a problem. Some of my friends who visited Korea cannot read Korean, and do not speak the language, but they had no problem in finding their ways or making orders! I'm sure you will do fine too :)

      As for Mug for Rabbit, the pop-up store (pictured above) closed down. The barista who served us when we were there could speak pretty good English. I recently went to the main store (which is just a stone throw away from where the pop-up store was) and the baristas seemed to be able to speak English too. I am not sure if they have an English menu though. Assuming their menu from both stores are the same, here's the translation of what they have:

      Coffee:
      Espresso 3.5
      Americano 5.0
      Latte 5.5
      Cappuccino 5.5
      Caramel Macchiato 6.0
      Mocha 6.0
      Espresso-ade(???) 7.0
      Vanilla Latte 6.0
      Ginger Latte 6.0
      Rabbit(??) Coffee 6.0
      Red Ginseng Latte 6.5
      Oh! My Honey~ 6.0
      Haejang Coffee 6.0

      Non-coffee: (I skipped a few that I can't see clearly)
      Wasabi Latte 6.5
      Chai Tea Latte 6.5
      Earl Grey Tea Latte 6.5
      Milk Boy Latte 6.5
      Pistachio Mint Latte 6.5
      Green Tea Latte 6.5

      *All iced menu: +500won
      If you'd like me to translate the 'Snow' menu, I can do it too :)

      I'm glad you find my posts interesting. Thank you!! And I'm sorry this is such a lengthy reply. Honestly hope it helps!

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    2. Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to translate the menu for me! I totally didn't expect it, I really appreciate your effort, thanks again, you've been really helpful :D

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    3. Hi Maple! I had a bit of free time the other day so it's alright. :) You are welcome!!

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