Speaking of traveling style, I prefer to travel independently rather than joining guided tour. By travelling independently, I could have more freedom and flexibility so I can go with my own speed in enjoying the scenery or places. It's always fun to skim over all the brochures, maps, transportation guide books, food recommendations, etc. to find the right destinations for me. 

However, the hassle of having hard-copy brochures and guide book is no joke. It needs a lot of space, sometimes it is outdated, and most importantly, I can't bring it all with me during the travel. Meaning I need to spare another time making summary of my travel plan... which is not fun!

That's why I'm so happy to know that Korea Tourism Organization is launching Korea Travel Books Apps! Just download the "Korea Travel Books" from Play Store or AppStore. With this apps, we can keep all the e-books about Korea tourism that we need in our smartphone and bring it with us when we are travelling. No more hard-copy guidebooks, no more making summary of travel plan. How convenient!

There are many different e-books available for you; such as guidebook to take stunning picture, subway maps, travelling tips, safety travel in Korea, popular spots and food recommendation, and many more. Just download the Korea Travel Books application, try to find the one e-book(s) that suits your need, and keep it with you wherever you go!

For more information, go to Visit Korea website😉

And don't forget to join the ongoing download event for this Korea Travel Books; visit this link for the details.

Hope this post is informative for you. See you in my next post!

All photos belongs to Korea Tourism Organization.

Exploring the local gourmet, from the street food to the fine dining, is definitely the most exciting thing to do during travelling. Gaining 1-2 kgs of happy fat after travelling is a must, isn't it?😆

If you are looking for destination that well-known for the tasty delicacies, South Korea is one of the answer. Good news for all the travellers, especially for you who prefer Halal food, from 16 August to 14 October 2018, South Korea is having "2018 Halal Restaurant Week Korea" where you can experience Korean Halal food at more than 130 Halal restaurants around the country!

For you who reside in Indonesia, get the FREE discount coupons that you can collect from the KTO Jakarta Office (make sure to call for appointment to 021-5785-3030 before you come and pick up the coupon booklet). Or you can simply visit www.hrwkorea.or.kr to get the latest event update!

In this post, I will share the recommended Korean foods that you can try and where to go for it. Click on the restaurant name for more information and psstt... you may also enjoy the restaurant promotion for the Halal Restaurant Week Korea event! So just click it!

Hanjeongsik is Korean set menu with steamed rice, soup and 3 to 5 side dishes served together. The complete meal of carbs, meat, grains and vegetables make Hanjeongsik such a very nutritious meal.

Where to go: Maji (Muslim Friendly) Maji is a vegetarian restaurant that focuses on the natural flavors of ingredients without any chemical additives or spices and without green onions, garlic, wild chives, chives, and onions. 
Enjoy a full course of steamed rice wrapped in a lotus leaf, soup, side dishes, specialty pancake, deep fried shiitake, salad, and dessert for only 17,000KRW.

Samgyetang is a popular healthy food in Korea that will boost your energy during summer and warm your body during winter. Tender whole chicken stuffed with sticky rice, ginseng and garlic, boiled in rich broth is such a perfect combination.

Where to go: Wonjo Seoul Samgyetang (Pork Free) The restaurant was opened in 1960 and specialized with Samgyetang. Enjoy the hearty Samgyetang with abalone, red ginseng and wild ginseng for 20,000KRW.

Who can resist bibimbap? With colorful vegetables arranged neatly over rice, toped with red chili paste, bibimbap offers a unique eating experience from mixing it evenly and unique rich flavors from all the various ingredients. The most popular bibimbap is created with lovely 5 colors of blue, white, red, black and yellow.

Where to go: Murree Muslim Food (Self Certified) Opened since 2008 serving Halal Korean Food in Korea, Murree focuses on serving real Korean traditional food taste to Muslim visitors. After you savour the 8,000 KRW bibimbap and 15,000KRW bulgogi, you can visit the nearby central Mosque in Iteawoon Seoul.

Dakgalbi is a stir fried dish of chewy chicken meat, healthy vegetables and the popular Korean spicy sauce. Once you clean out all the chicken meat from the thick griddle, add rice to the leftover sauce and enjoy yourself a delicious warm fried rice. You can also add ramyeon or extra cheese. It won't hurt!

Where to go: Namisum Kkokko Chuncheon Dakgalbi (Muslim Friendly) You can't miss the restaurant from your visit to Nam-island. They offer both stir-fried spicy chicken (11,000KRW) and charcoal grilled chicken (12,000KRW).

Put the prawn, blue crab, clam and octopus to the pot, mix with vegetables, and throw a spoonful of spicy sauce. Voila! you'll taste the fresh ocean flavor from the variety of seafood in one dish.

Where to go: Batnim (Muslim Friendly) Located in Busan, it is inevitable for this restaurant to purchase their seafood directly from local fishermen and cook while it is fresh. They have portion size option of small (35,000KRW) and large (45,000KRW) for the braised seafood. You can also enjoy the fresh sashimi for 50,000KRW. 

Hope this post is useful to ensure your tummy is happy when you are in Korea! Don't forget to take advantage on the ongoing promotion from www.hrwkorea.or.kr. See you on my next post!

Disclaimer: All photos in this specific post are not mine. If you own any of the images posted on this post, kindly inform me and I will post the credit for you :) Thanks xx