Kuala Lumpur - Busan > Busan, South Korea > Day 02 (1) - 2014 October 09 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

We took airport shuttle to KLIA2 at 06:00. A lot of people go there too. The hotel provided 2 MVP car.

Once arrive at KLIA2, we drop our baggage at U-V Counter. Only one destination in this counter, Busan (South Korea), and because this is extra large plane, which there's 3-3-3 seat, so a lot of people queue to check-in/drop baggage.

After drop our baggage, we entering the imigration and have a chance to walk around boarding gate. Then we wait for boarding at waiting room.

At 08:00, we boarding and depart at 08:30.

We bought Airasia Meal because the long journey and it's lunch time. I bought Uncle Chin's Chicken Rice (Hainanese) and also hot milo.

The air conditionair inside the plane is really cold. But fortunately, I have prepared the thick jacket because it's autumn in South Korea, and it will a little bit chill.

The journey take approximately 6 hours 15 minutes and South Korea time is 1 hour later than Kuala Lumpur. So we arrive at Gimhae International Airport Busan at 15:45. The airport not too big.

Our friend pick us at Airport. Then we go to hotel by Subway. We stay at Elysee Motel Busan, just in the centre city of Busan.

The YouniQ Hotel Sepang > Kuala Lumpur ~ Malaysia > Day 01 (2) - 2014 October 08 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

The YouniQ Hotel Sepang, located at Sepang, near airport area. It took 20 minutes by car.

The hotel provided Airport Shuttle which cost only 5 Ringgit. They said, if you go there by taxi, it will cost 15-20 Ringgit.

After you make a reservation, just ask for shuttle from the hotel website, and what time do you want to be picked up. For KLIA2, the pick-up and drop-off time is even time (00:00, 02:00, 04:00, ect). And you make the payment while check-in, and also make appointment to drop off in the next days.

If you feel didn't comfortable with the distance, there's TUNE HOTELS KLIA2 right in front of the airport (walking distance 10 minutes). But the price is quiet expensive.

The hotel is YouniQ. It located in the big street. But it's comfortable. Too bad, they didn't provide mineral water inside the room. So don't forget to bought some in the airport of if you want, you can cook by boiling water machine which provided in the room.

Address:
Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi Business Park, 42, Jalan 2, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, 43900 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 3-8706 6988

Agoda: The YouniQ Hotel
Booking.Com: The YouniQ Hotel

The Journey Begin > Day 01 (1) - 2014 October 08 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Today is it. My journey to South Korea for 13th days. Ticket: Check, Hotel Voucher: Check, so time to start our journey.

At 13:15, we depart from Magelang. My friend's parents take us to Adisucipto International Airport Yogyakarta. We eat lunch at Blabak Ayam Goreng Special.

At 14:45 we arrive at Adisucipto International Airport. Luckily, the baggage drop counter didn't have any people, so we can directly put drop our luggage and document checked.

Then we decided to killing-time at Cafe. The restaurant and cafe's price at Airport is really expensive.

At 16:00 we enter imigration and wait for boarding at Waiting Room.
At 16:55 boarding and at 17:20 we depart.

The flight from Yogyakarta to Kuala Lumpur, take 2 hours and 35 minutes. But because the difference time between Yogyakarta and Kuala Lumpur which Kuala Lumpur 1 hours later than Yogyakarta, so we arrive at Kuala Lumpur at 20:40. We got sunset in the plane.

Airasia terminal at Kuala Lumpur move from LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) to KLIA2, which more large and comfortable. You can spend time by shopping. So many shop in there.

From arrival gate to imigration, it took almost 20-30 minutes walking. It's so big airport. Even the baggage, need some time to arrive at the baggage claimed. We almost spend 1.5 hours to get out from the arrival. By the time we come out, it's already 21:45 local time. I bought ramen at Ramen Ten restaurant for supper at Hotel. Then we wait for the hotel airport pick-up at 22:00 in frong of Old Town White Coffe (just right outside of the arrival gate).

Tonight, we stay at YouniQ Hotel Sepang.

2014 September 05 - South Korean Visa Applications has been approved

This afternoon, there's a SMS from Nusantara Travel. They told me that me and my friend's visa has been approved.

We are really happy and feel relieved. Finally, we can start to preparing for the trip.

South Korea, here we come... ^____^

2014 August 21 - Apply South Korea Tourists Visa

Today, I went to Nusantara Tour Yogyakarta to apply South Korean Tourist Visa. If you live in Jakarta, you can apply the visa directly to the embassy. But because I live far away from Jakarta, so I and also some of my friends decided to apply the visa by travel agent.

To apply visit South Korean visa, you need C-3-2 visa. First, you needed some document (This information for Indonesian Residents, you can see it in here).
PS: I will write it in Indonesian.

• Paspor asli (masa berlaku lebih dari 6 bulan sebelum tanggal habis berlaku)
• Fotokopi paspor (halaman identitas depan-belakang beserta visa/cap negara-negara yang telah dikunjungi)
• Formulir Aplikasi Visa (download disini)
• Foto 3x4 berlatarbelakang putih sebanyak 2 lembar
• Kartu Keluarga
• Surat Keterangan Kerja / Surat Sponsor (dibubuhkan stempel perusahaan/toko) dan fotokopi SIUP dari tempat bekerja
• Surat Keterangan Mahasiswa / Pelajar bagi yang masih bersekolah
• Surat Referensi dari Bank (asli)
• Fotokopi Bukti Keuangan Bank 3 bulan terakhir (legalisir bank)
• Fotokopi NPWP
• Fotokopi SPT Tahunan 
• Tiket Pesawat PP yang sudah konfirm
• Konfirmasi pemesanan hotel
• Itinery perjalanan selama di Korea Selatan

English Version:

• Passport (more than 6 months before expired date) and copy passport (copy the identity front page and last page, and also the page which consist of visa/stemple of country that you have visited)
• Visa Application Form, you can download it in here
• Photo 3x4 with background white, 2pcs
• Copy of Kartu Keluarga
• Sponsorship Letter from company where you work (with stemple), and copy of SIUP
• Student Letter for those who still study
• Reference letter from bank company (original from bank)
• Copy of proof financial from bank account for the last 3 months (autorized by bank)
• Copy of NPWP
• Copy of SPT
• Confirmation of flight round trip
• Confirmation of Hotel Booking
• Trip itinery in South Korea

NB: Different country has different requirement. So, it's better if you contact South Korean Embassy in your country for more details.

Because I'm applying at travel agent, so I need to pay more than the original cost. But it's okay because the flight cost to Jakarta is more expensive than apply visa at travel agent cost.

It take 7-10 days (workday) to proccess. And if the embassy ask for additional document, they will notify you.

So I have approximately 2 weeks to waiting and pray, hope I got the visa.

PS:
> For copy of proof financial, there's no minimum requirement for it. As long as the cost enough to cover your journey in South Korea (just count 1 days = 100 USD), and 3 months before you apply, make sure your account has an active transaction (credit and debit).

Culinary :: Nanny's Pavillon Jogja City Mall > Yogyakarta ~ Special District of Yogyakarta ~ Indonesia

Today, I went to Yogya with my friend. We have some business to do and also refreshing. For lunch, we decided to try Nanny's Pavillon at Jogja City Mall, a new shopping mall at Jalan Magelang, Yogyakarta.

Nanny's Pavillon is franchise restaurant.

First time come here, we are really excited, because the interior. It looks like library. Very suitable for hang-out with friends.

There's 2nd floor. The view from upstairs more beautiful.

The food quite expensive I think, but, it worthed to try it.

IDR 48.000

IDR 49.000

The food is delicious.

Link:
- http://www.harianjogja.com/baca/2014/05/23/nannys-pavillon-kafe-bernuansa-perpustakaan-di-jogja-city-mall-509354
- http://jogja.tribunnews.com/2014/05/22/nannys-pavillon-hadirkan-perpustakaan-di-dalam-restoran/

Hotel :: Puri Asri Hotel > Magelang ~ Central Java ~ Indonesia

Today, me and my friends visit Puri Asri Hotel Magelang. Because my friend's cousin stay in there, so we can come in.

Usually it's only guest who can come in. Not guest can't entering the hotel area except they have bussiness or attending an event in there.

Puri Asri Hotel is 5 stars hotel in Magelang. It located at JL. CEMPAKA NO. 9 MAGELANG - CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA.

The hotel famous because of the nature area. It located near Progo River, one of famous rafting river in Magelang. With full of garden, people who stay in here could enjoy the green of nature and refreshing from the tiring work. Children can play in the playground too. And there's swimming pool and spa.

I have stayed here before, when gathering with my Hakka friends, and also my big family reunion held in here. There's so many activity that we can do in here, like Teklek Race, tug of war, etc.

Here some photo of Puri Asri Hotel, near the river area.

big chess

To check the room rate, you can go to booking hotel website such as Agoda, or Trip Advisor. You can also make a call to the hotel directly (Telp: +62293365115) or go to the hotel website.

Camera House near Borobudur Temple > Magelang ~ Central Java ~ Indonesia

Near Borobudur Temple, there's an unique house. Why is it unique? Because, it's form like Camera. People called it Camera House. The owner of this house is a painter. He said, that he build this house for gallery.

The Camera House located near Borobudur Temple. It's not inside the area. many people thought that it located inside the temple area, but it's not. After you pass Borobudur Temple entrance, you will pass Manohara Hotel, then just go to Amanjiwo Hotel direction and after you pass a big soccer field, you will see this house.

beautiful lotus flower

me and my friend shadow

Soccer Field Tuk Songo, Borobudur > Magelang ~ Central Java ~ Indonesia

Today, me and my friends went to hunting foto. Our first location is Soccer Field Tuk Songo. I have been here many times to hash, but never brought my camera.

There's a big tree in the corner of the field, and it looks creepy.

2014 Peh Cun Festival at Parangtritis Beach > Yogyakarta ~ Central Java ~ Indonesia

Credit: http://www.jogjapages.com/wp-contentuploads/2014/05/perahu-naga

Peh Cun Festival 2014, was on 2nd June 2014. JCACC (Jogja Chinese Art and Culture Centre) held the festival on 1st and 2nd June 2014.

On 1st June 2014, there's so many competition and ceremony.
- Dragon Boat Competition which held at Depok Beach, near Parangtritis Beach;
- Photography Contest, for all event area;
- Painting Competition at Parangtritis Beach;
- Lion Dance Competition at Parangtritis Beach.

There's a big dragon, stand in the middle of Parangtritis Beach which is the biggest and the longest in MURI JCACC. The dragon has 126 metre long and 14 metre height. At night, there's a ceremony to burn the dragon.

In the afternoon, there's not much ceremony. Only the competition that took place. One of them are Painting Competition.

At night, there's some performance and the ceremony of burning the dragon. Then at 2nd June, Peh Cun Day, there's pray ceremony in the morning, and at 12:00 o'clock, is the only time when you can make the egg stand on table or flat surface.

Just try it on Peh Cun Day, at noon.