Erigo Magazine #4 Seoul by Erigo

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THE APRIL 16 ISSUE

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T R AV E L E R S G U I D E : S E O U L

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T R AV E L E R S T A L E : K A D E K A R I N I

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BLOGER INTERVIEW : KADEK ARINI

EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE This time we are going around Asia. In this edition we choose exploring Seoul, since this city has many things to offer, such as their art cultural and culinary. As a clothing line, Erigo will pick the most fashionable cities in the world to appear in E-Magazine, and Seoul is one of them. If you planning to visit this city, the new Erigo collections will a perfect match to accompany you strolling this city. So enjoy reading this E-Magz while choosing best outfit to pack on ;) XX Juwita Novitasari (@withh)

CONTRIBUTORS Juwita Novitasari Aryan Kush Firda Asbarini Kadek Arini

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T R AV E L E R S G U I D E

SEOUL wr i te n by @ wi th p h ot o tak e n f r o m G o o g l e .c o m

This city is the world’s 14th largest city and second largest metropolitan area by its population. It is also home to over half of all South Koreans along with 678,102 international residents. Seoul is surrounded by mountains, the tallest being Mt. Bukhan, the world’s most visited national park per square foot. Seoul is by far South Korea’s largest city and one of East Asia’s financial and cultural epicenters. A fascinating blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts, an extraordinarily highpressure educational system and serene Buddhist temples, a trend-setting youth culture and often crushing conformism, extraordinary architecture and endless monotonous rows of grey apartment buildings, Seoul is a city filled with stark contrasts. The birthplace of K-pop and the Korean Wave, Seoul received over 10 million international visitors in 2014, making it the world’s 9th most visited city and 4th largest earner in tourism.

서울시

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SI GHTSE E I N G

N서울타워

N SEOUL TOWER

N-Tower or Namsan Tower is almost appear on every K-Drama as their shooting spot. Built in 1971, the N Seoul Tower is Korea’s first general radio wave tower, providing TV and radio broadcasting in Seoul. Currently, the tower broadcasts signals for Korean media outlets, such as KBS, MBC and SBS. Since the N Seoul Tower was opened to the general public in 1980, it has become a light art providing various media art together with unusual cultural art experience. The N Seoul Tower is a complex culture space in Seoul, is where the clouds seem to meet with Namsan Mountain. It shows visitors the harmony of Namsan’s nature, the 21st century state of art, resting with leisure and various cultures.

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The N Lobby holds the N Gift, N Sweetbar, BH Style, the Alive Museum, Memshot, Nursing Room, Information booth, a cafe, and entrance to observatory. N Plaza has two floors. The first floor includes the ticket booth, N Terrace, N Gift and a burger shop. The second floor houses the Place Dining, an Italian restaurant, and the Roof Terrace where the “Locks of Love” can be found. The N Tower has four floors: 1F, 2F, 3F, and 5F (most buildings in Korea avoid having fourth floors). There are four observation decks (the 4th observation deck, which is the revolving restaurant, rotates at a rate of one revolution every 48 minutes), as well as gift shops and two restaurants. Most of the city of Seoul can be seen from the top. Close to N Seoul Tower is a second lattice transmission tower. The tower offers a digital observatory with a 360° panoramic view that showcases Korea’s history through 32 LCD screens. This is located on the third floor of the N Tower. 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 10AM – 11PM, +82 2-3455-9277, Adult 10.000 KRW, Children 8.000 KRW, www.nseoultower.co.kr

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경복궁

GYEONGBOKGUNG

People also called it Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeongheegung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919). Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond, have remained relatively intact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculptures of contemporary art. 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, +82-2-3700-3904, royalpalace.go.kr, Open 09:00-17:00, Adults 3,000 KRW Children 1,500 KRW

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북촌한옥마을

BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called ‘hanok’ that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. The name, ‘Bukchon,’ which literally translates to ‘northern village,’ came about as the neighborhoods that the village lies north of the two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture. A poll of nearly 2,000 foreign visitors, conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in November 2011, stated that exploring the narrow streets of Bukchon was their fourth favorite activity in Seoul. It is more famous when one of Korean Drama taken place here for some of their scenes. At Bukchon Cultural Center, you can experience all the Korean traditional homes and costumes. More than that you can make a family photos with the traditional costumes in korean traditional homes. 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, +82-2-2148-4160, bukchon. seoul.go.kr, Free Admission, Open all day

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CUL I N ARY

TWO TWO CHICKEN Well if you know Korea that much, you probably will know that Korean Friend Chicken is one of their signature dish. Two Two Chicken is one of the best Korean Fried Chicken. It located surround by Myeongdong, where is one of tourist spot. The restaurant is pretty easy to spot spread across two floors within walking distance from the Myeongdong metro station right next to the Pacific Hotel. Two Two Chicken serves 2 menus, which are Sweet and Spicy Chicken and the Original one. 6-4 Namsandong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, +82 2-2275-2297, 10:00 am- 12:00 am

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ISAAC TOAST A well known food stall in Myeongdong is Isaac Toast. a lot of reviews about it online and because they have a branch in Myeongdong. Indeed it was so popular that we had to line up for a good 15-20 minutes to be able to order. Isaac Toast is a sandwich stall that is quite popular with locals & tourists. They offer many options to choose from. The concept is just simple but the their product is really good and cheap hence the reason why customers flock to their stall no matter how long the queue is. Myeongdong station exit 5/6, 7:00 am- 10:30 pm

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MAPLE TREE HOUSE The famous Korean BBQ actually can be found everywhere in Seoul. This Maple Tree House is one of famous one. Located behind the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon, Maple Tree House (Danpungnamujip) is a meat restaurant where diners can enjoy grilled meat in an elegant, wine bar-like ambience. The restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main dish is Cheongyeop, which is meat grilled over a charcoal fire and wrapped in fermented sesame leaves. There are many repeat customers (including international guests) who come back for the succulent grilled meat, unique sauce, and great service. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not the best meat-flipper, not to worry. Smiling waitresses are standing by to make sure every little piece of meat is cooked to perfection.Though the restaurant in Samcheong-dong is the main restaurant, there are also two branch restaurants in Dogok-dong and Itaewon. 26, Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Sun-Thurs 11:30 22:30 , Fri-Sat 11:30 - 24:00, mapletreehouse.co.kr, +822-7907977

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MUKSHIDONNA MYEONGDONG Ddeokbokki, also known as tteokbokki or topokki (which is more similar phonetically), is a very popular Korean street food, which basically consists of rice cakes in a spicy red thick gravy. A variant is rabokki, which basically adds ramen noodles into the mix. Mukshidonna is a popular rabokki restaurant, with several outlets across Seoul. There are essentially 5 main blocks in the menu. The first basically determines the main ingredient of the dish, with options such as seafood, cheese, meat, ham/sausage and vegetables; with each option costing a mere KRW4,000. The remaining stuff are all optional, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a waste to not order anything. The main menu consists of 4 types of noodles, such as ramen, udon, glass or an identified/untranslatable item. The other stuff to choose are the ingredients such as eggs, ham, dumplings, fishcakes. Mukshidonna is very appetizing cheap eats. 12, Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, +822-754-0405, 11:00am to 8:30p

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M USE UM

국립중앙박물관

N AT I O N A L M U S E U M OF KOREA

Historically significant, this museum originally opened in 1945, the same year Korea gained independence from Japan. Since then, it’s moved to various locations until October 2005, when it was given its final and current setting in Yongsan Family Park. Housing more than 220,000 pieces of art and relics in total, some 13,000 works are on display at any given time. Tackle the museum one floor at a time, beginning at the first floor, which contains an archeological and historical gallery. Here you can browse artifacts dating all the way back to 1392, representing the earliest days of Korean civilization. The second floor is where you will find calligraphy and paintings, as well as donated works from individual collectors. On the third floor prepare to find yourself surrounded by beautiful Buddhist sculptures, ceramics and art representing Asian culture. Whether you visit on a weekday or weekend, be sure to expect a crowd. In 2010, the National Museum of Korea ranked as the ninth most visited museum in the world, according to an article published The Art Newspaper in April 2011. Each Saturday the museum stages special free activities, such as concerts and films related to the permanent and special exhibits currently on display. Yongsan-dong 6-ga 168-6 (Seobinggo-ro 137), Yongsan-gu; +82 2 2077 9000; www.museum.go.kr, Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 9 p.m. – 7 p.m. Closed on Monday. Free Admission

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리움 삼성미술관

LEEUM SAMSUNG MUSEUM OF ART

The Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, run by the Samsung Foundation of Culture, is dedicated to preserving and displaying two distinctly different types of art. Museum 1 houses a collection of traditional Korean art, 36 pieces of which have been designated national treasures. Time-travel back to the 14th century where you will encounter ancient daggers, crowns, earrings and ornaments. Buddhist art, sculptures, paintings and manuscripts are also showcased. Traditional ceramics are displayed here as well, such as Celadon (a type of glaze and ware specific to the Asian region), Buncheong (a bluish-green traditional type of Korean stoneware) and porcelain. From landscapes to folk paintings, the art on display in Museum 1 is a diverse gateway into the culture of Korea’s past. Museum 2 features modern and contemporary art from both Korean and foreign artists. These displays of paintings, sculptures, photography and video are in stark contrast to their traditional counterparts, representing today’s new mediums and the ever-adapting and ambiguous styles to which contemporary art is growing. In addition to the permanent displays, there are special exhibitions, which change about every three months. The current featured exhibition is “The Court Painters of Joseon Dynasty,” which runs until January 29, 2012. 747-18, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu; +82 2 2014 6900; leeum. samsungfoundation.org, 10,000 for adults and 6,000 for children, Open Tuesday–Sunday 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed on Monday.

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트릭아이미술관

TRICK EYE MUSEUM

The Trickeye Museum is an art gallery with paintings created using ‘trompe l’oeil’ techniques that give each 2D art piece the illusion of being in 3D, which first opened its doors in 2010 at the heart of culture and art – Hongdae, Seoul. Trick Eye With 700 thousand visitors worldwide in 2014, the museum is loved by a wide spectrum of people; it is also the first optical illusion museum that is recognized by audiences as the number 1 museum out of all the attractions in Seoul on TripAdvisor. Instead of merely viewing paintings (as in a typical art gallery) visitors can interact with the paintings, posing themselves just right so that they look as if they are part of the original work. To ensure that even its busiest patrons have time to enjoy the fun, the museum stays open each day until 9PM, making it a popular date and hang-out place. 20, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Adults 15,000 KRW Children & Youth 12,000 KRW, 09:00-21:00, +82-2-3144-6300, http://www.trickeye.com/

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E N TE RTAI M E N T

LOTTE WORLD Located in the heart of the city, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing. It is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, different kinds of parades as well as a folk museum, a lake, and much more. About 6,000,000 visitors are welcomed every year, and about 10% of the visitors are foreigners. The structure inside makes use of the natural sunlight, and it is open for visitors all year round, regardless of the weather. Lotte World is divided into a ‘’Adventure’ theme indoors, and a ‘Magic Island’ theme outdoors, next to Seokchonhosu Lake. The Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops. You can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and a variety of international cuisines even during the holidays. The Magic Island, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located, is also the venue where exhilarating high-altitude rides are available, which you might not experience elsewhere. Be sure to also check out the peaceful walking trail around the lake. 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, +82 1661-2000, lotteworld. com, Adults 48,000 KRW / Youth 42,000 KRW / Children 38,000 KRW, Open 09:30-22:00

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청계천

CHEONGGYECHEON STREAM & PLAZA Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9 km (7.0 miles) long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. The massive urban renewal project is on the site of a stream that flowed before the rapid post-war economic development caused it to be covered by transportation infrastructure. Cheonggye Plaza roughly covers an area of 2,500 square meters, and is located at the starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream. After the completion of Cheonggye Plaza, Seoul Metropolitan Government designated the area as a vehicle-free zone on holidays, providing more leisure space for pedestrians. Since then, the waterfront areas of Cheonggyecheon Stream, and the surrounding streets have become popular places for those seeking refreshment and a variety of cultural experiences. A favorite of many is the Candle Fountain, which features the magnificent synchronicity of three different lighting fixtures and a 4m high, two-tiered waterfall. Along the two sides of the waterfall are the Palseokdam wishing wells, made of 8 different stones from each of the nation’s 8 provinces. Cheonggye Plaza never goes to sleep; visitors can enjoy the fantastic display of light and water even at night. Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, cheonggyecheon.or.kr, Open All Day.

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남이섬 & 쁘띠프랑스

NAMI ISLAND & PETITE FRANCE Namiseom Island is 63 km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon, and is famous for its beautiful tree lined roads. The island is 30 minutes away from Chuncheon and an hour away from the suburbs of Seoul. Since it is not far from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit. In the middle of the isle, there is a grass field about 316,320 square yards. It is composed of education and training facilities and camping sites. The island also has a swimming pool and water-sports facilities for motorboats and water skiing, as well as a theme park with a merry-go-round, shooting range, roller skating rink. Lodging facilities such as resort villas and bungalows are available for visitors to stay on the island. The island, especially the Metasequoia path, was one of the main filming locations of the Korean Broadcasting System 2002 television drama series Winter Sonata, starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Jiwoo. It attracted 270,000 Korean and foreign visitors in 2001. After it was featured in the drama, it attracted 650,000 visitors in 2002. Since then the number of visitors has continued to grow, reaching 2.3 million in 2012 and 3 million in 2014. 1 Namisum-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea, +82 31580-8114, namisum.com, Recommended period to visit: May, July-August, October, Open All day

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SEOUL

STREET STYLE wr i te n by @ wi th p h ot o tak e n f r o m G o o g l e .c o m

It is actually still Asian Typical Style. When it comes to Asian Typical Style, mostly are feminine style, like mini skirts, bright colors, etc. In Korean street style, monochromatic dressing reigns supreme, but pops of color are encouraged. Shell-top Adidas are the It-Shoe. Layering becomes an art form of mixing different materials and textures. Inspiration seems to be drawn from around the world, from the flannel shirts and beanies of grunge to the denim overalls and Birkenstocks of normcore. But somehow, Koreans still always seem to be ahead of the curve. Here are some photos of Korean Street Style.

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DO & DONTS Some Dos that you should do while you are in Seoul are When you go shopping in small counters or in the street, don’t forget to bargain, because like all the Asian people, the Koreans are also fond of bargaining. Therefore, the business people, give a higher price, expecting that you will ask for some discounts, later. You should also do learn about Korean, its people, its culture and its history as much as you can, before you actually go there. Because korean isnt a latin language you should learn a bit before you go there. In other hand, the Donts that you shouldnt do is don’t call a person over with your palm facing up because Koreans consider this a rude way to ask someone to come over. The reasoning behind why it’s rude seems to differ on who is asked, but the majority seem to answer that it is the way dogs and other animals are called. The next is when talking to other person, don’t point your finger or hand towards him or her; it is considered impolite. Another donts is don’t take a seat on the first half of the bus for the reason These special seats are designated for senior citizens, handicapped, and pregnant women. Elderly folk reign supreme in South Korea. It is a fact of life in the land of morning calm that all foreigners need to learn and accept no matter how difficult or unfair it may seem.

TIPS & TRICK There is a small trick if you want to travel from Seoul to Busan for free is The Visit Korea Committee offers free shuttle buses for those that want to see more than just Seoul. All it requires is a reservation 10 days in advance as well as a passport or alien registration card. And if you’re headed for Jeonju, we recommend booking a food tour with O’ngo Food Communications (aka Seouleats.com). This is also an

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important trick that you should looking for Hotel or Apartment in Line 1 or Line 4. Because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the main subway line that is connected to almost every other subway line. One Tip that you should remember, it is very beautiful to visit this country while the cherry blossoms. So its very recommended you to come here at March or April.

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T R AV E L E R S T A L E

KADEK ARINI s t or y an d ph o to tak e n f r o m K a d ek A r i n i bl o g abo u t h e r tr av e l e r s t o G o a R an g k o Fl o r e s .

Goa Rangko Flores, Beauty in Disguise If you ever read my blog, you must have known about Goa Haji Mangku which have crystal clear water that I have visited before. And this time, I found the same kind of beauty hidden deep in the land of Flores. Goa Rangko itself is just found since about 4-5 months ago and it’s not a typical tourist destination. We all know that many amazing places in Indonesia which haven’t been touched and officially managed by government, like Goa Rangko. I’m actually in doubt to share about this place, it’s not that I’m being stingy, but I’m afraid that troops of people called “all-of-asudden-traveler” going there just to get good feeds for their instagram without preserving the nature.

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When I went there yesterday, fortunately I found no waste in the cave. Everything seems clean though there might be a vandalism that wrote “akbar” on a stone. “Dear akbar, for God’s sake it’s not cool!”. The more people come, surely it will affect the cleanliness and clarity of water which happened to be the belle of this place. Imagine how stuffy it can be if it’s full of people or that bluish crystal clear water will turn cloudy because of many people swim there and hundreds of cigarette stub thrown away by irresponsible people. Pffttt.. over-exploitation is not good. Well, let’s talk about responsibility, as well as we hide something, it will eventually be discovered soon. The solution is to remind ourself and our friends to take care the nature so that the beauty remains. Please be a responsible traveler and leave only footprints ! Goa Rangko itself is located in Rangko Village, about 40 minutes from Labuan Bajo by motorcycle or car. Then we have to sail across the sea through the dock about 20 minutes to get to Goa Rangko. If we come around 09.00-10.00 am, we can see Gusung Island that appears in the middle of the sea, nevertheless after 11.00 am, this sand bar will slightly dissapear because of high tides. You should be careful when swimming in Goa Rangko, try to only swim at the bright area, because atmosphere at the other dark side of the cave is mystically different. It is said that there’s still carnivorous cave snake hiding behind stones that likes to eat fishes, crabs, and so on. Tremble my nerves a bit. HOW TO GET THERE - You can rent motorcycle with rider for around IDR 100.000-200.000 from Labuan Bajo, just ask the local. Try not to go on rainy season, because the road will be bumpy. - When arrive in Rangko Village, you should take the boat ride and cost around IDR 250.000 - 350.000/boat in return. - Once you arrive at the beach, you need to walk for 5 minutes to reach the cave. - There is no toilet to change your clothes after swimming, you need to ask to local people if you need it.

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WHENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S THE BEST TIME - The best time to get here is around 12.00 am - 02.00 pm, because at that time, the sunlight perfectly shines into the cave which makes the water looks even more crystal clear. PS : All pictures captured by Samsung NX30, this trip is sponsored by Samsung Indonesia for NX Trip Flores. Other pictures can be seen on instagram with hashtag #NXTripFlores Cheers, kadekarini

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BLOGER INTERVIEW

KADEK ARINI Kadek Arin, traveler and writer of kadekarini.com. She started her traveling journey from 2009. She loves explore exotic place in Indonesia. She currently travel western Australia. This is our little interview with her.

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When did you start to travel? I started travelling when i was studied in university on 2009 but just started travelling since 2010. Because i was lived in yogja and i think jogja is very strategic place so i started to explore java till flores. Where have you been, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favorite place? And why? My favourite place is Sumba island because it still fresh and not many people know about this island though, but i was realy love flores because it so beautiful. 4 years ago just a few tourist come to flores but know flores really crowded. I love the culture in sumba it still natural. Are you a lone traveler or a group traveler person? In fact i really like to be alone traveler but if you want to be have fun its more better with friends. Because when you traveling theres so many unpredictable. If you found bad unpredictable things and you sad you can sharing with your friends and solve it with ur friends not alone, and when you alone its like youll feel your feeling alone

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Can i know Object that you must bring when you travel? Camera! First is camera and second is handphone! What would you wear when you travel? Depends the place you want to travel but the most basic clothes i should bring is a jeans, a jacket and bag and tshirt. The example is If you go to mountain you should bring jacket and cold wear and when you go the beach you should bring like summer clothes. Can u give us Tips and tricks for traveling? Tips and tricks when traveling, first choose your destination, and before we arrive at our destination, make sure you know about what you want to do there what sort of place you want to visit and should already know as the price of food and the hotel, in order to avoid such crimes and fraud. Be Advised to make a shadow budget and have a target budget for traveling to get away from being over budget

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