One of the main reasons for this trip was to snap some really nice photos—and guess what? I ended up visiting INSPIRE Arena, a super cool, brand-new indoor arena in Incheon!

Opened in November 2023, INSPIRE Arena is part of the Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort and can seat up to 15,000 people (yes, it’s huge!). It’s not just for concerts—this place hosts everything from sports and esports to exhibitions. And the best part? It’s designed with amazing audio-visual systems and a flexible stage setup, which makes every show feel extra exciting!

Plus, it’s really convenient to get to, especially from Seoul or even Incheon Airport. Perfect if you’re flying in just for a show (or, like me, to take some cute photos for the memories ).

There’s CU here, where you can grab something here to eat and drink!

While I went over to Gongcha hahaha, as expected from me!

Im here for this reason!

You can see a wide variety of themes and concepts showcased on this massive LED screen — it’s absolutely stunning.

The LED screen at Inspire Arena is seriously impressive, with so many different themes and concepts displayed—it’s such a visual treat! I’ll be uploading the video I captured on YouTube soon and will share the link here once it’s ready!

Another hidden gem in Incheon for all the photo lovers out there! If you’re hunting for your next Instagram-worthy spot, this might just be it!

Does this bring you back to… Paris? I miss my Paris trip so much — the vibes, the cafés, the corners that felt like a movie set. This spot in Incheon gave me a little taste of that again!

It’s a bit of a pity that if you’re not staying here or nearby, chances are you won’t make a special trip just to snap some photos. I did notice a few tour groups around—maybe they’re staying here, or perhaps they came for the casino (not too sure!). But honestly, such a beautiful spot deserves to be shared with everyone! Maybe consider doing a night’s stay here—it could be a nice little getaway, and it’s super convenient to head to the airport from here too!

Inspire Arena

Address: South Korea, Incheon, Jung-gu, 공항문화로 127
Nearest Subway Station: Incheon Airport
The shuttle bus stop at Incheon Airport Terminal 1(Level 1) is located across the central bus lane.

Instagram: Inspire Korea

HELLOSIHUI’S THOUGHTS:
It’s a little bit of a pity—if you’re not staying here or somewhere nearby, you probably won’t come all the way just to take a photo with this super pretty LED screen I did spot a few tour groups around though! Maybe they stayed at the hotel, or maybe came for the casino? (I’m not too sure hehe~)

But seriously, this place is way too pretty not to share! If you ever get the chance, maybe plan a night’s stay here! It’s a nice mini getaway, and it’s also super convenient if you’re flying off the next day—Incheon Airport is just nearby!

HELLOSIHUI’S TIPS: 
Please take note on the shuttle services, so you will not missed any buses!

Overall Rating: 7/10

Grand Hyatt Incheon
Room Type: 2 Twin Beds High Floor
Standard Price ~ SGD210 per night
More read here

Transport
Airport Transfer Bus Limousine: 17,000won
Private Transport: Kakao Taxi and payment via Youtrip
Within Seoul: T-Money

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Trying New Stays in Korea – This Time, Back to Hongdae with L7!

In recent years, during my Korea trips, I’ve started trying out different places to stay—especially when my itinerary includes side trips to places like Busan or Jeju. I thought it’d be fun to explore more hotels this way… plus, more recommendations to share with you all!

For the last few nights of this trip, I returned to one of my favorite areas—Hongdae! And this time, I stayed at L7 Hongdae. Let me share more about it~

We shifted over to L7 Hongdae a little earlier before our Jeju trip, so it would be super convenient for us to return here right after we flew back~ Smooth and fuss-free planning!

This view is at their reception level

The staff were really kind too—they helped us keep our luggage (we had 4 big ones! ) while we were away in Jeju. Super thankful for their hospitality!

They also surprised us with some traditional Korean snacks as a welcome treat when we checked in — such a sweet gesture that made us feel right at home!

One thing I really appreciate — hotels that give more hangers! With coats, shawls, and outfits to air out every night after a full day out, those extra hangers really come in handy. It’s the little things!

The room itself is pretty simple — nothing too fancy. And that brings me to the next point: the price might feel a little steep for what you get in terms of look and feel. (Honestly… RYSE still has my heart! )

I’m pretty sure everyone secretly (or not-so-secretly!) loves an automated toilet when they’re in Korea or Japan — it’s one of those little luxuries we all appreciate!

No bath-tub! Simple!

The room view was your typical Hongdae scene — which I actually loved! There’s something comforting about looking out at the road, seeing the familiar sights, and feeling right at home in the buzz of the city.

Seoul Accommodation: L7 Hongdae

Address: 141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Subway Station: Hongdae Exit 1
Costing: SGD1,584.78 (~ SGD396.195 per night / SGD198 per night per pax)

HELLOSIHUI’S THOUGHTS:
At nearly $200 a night for a twin-sharing room, this isn’t a budget hotel. Compared to Ryse, which was $400 during our stay, it’s definitely a different experience — not quite the same vibe, but still good enough for a comfy rest after a long day exploring Seoul’s streets. The bed was fine and didn’t cause me any back issues, which is a big plus! (Some hotels or guesthouses with those stiff spring beds have been a real torture for me.)

HELLOSIHUI’S TIPS: 
The location is definitely the best part — probably the main reason to stay here! The price can feel a bit steep, unless you snag some coupons on travel sites or happen to visit during a quiet, low-peak season.

Overall Rating: 6.5/10

Air Tickets
Singapore > Incheon: Korean Air Ticket – SGD891.40
Gimpo > Cheju: Korean Air Ticket – SGD177.99

Brown Suites Hotel Sinchon Central
Room Type: Deluxe Double Room City View – SGD412.24 (3 Nights)
~ SGD137.40 per night / SGD68.70 per night per pax

L7 Hongdae
Room Type: Standard Double Room – SGD1,584.78 (2 Nights 2 Rooms)
~ SGD396.195 per night / SGD198 per night per pax

Jeju Airbnb
Room Type: Landed with 2 Bedroom – SGD903.44 (3 Nights)
~ SGD301 per night / SGD75.25 per night per pax

Transport
Airport Transfer 6002 Bus Limousine: 17,000won
Private Transport: Kakao Taxi and payment via Youtrip
Within Seoul: T-Money
Car Rental with Insurance: SGD439.56 (via Lotte Car Rental)

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Looking for a no-frills stay in Seoul that’s easy on the wallet but big on space? This hidden gem might just be what you need! Perfect for shopaholics (yes, there’s room for all your purchases), this accommodation offers a spacious and comfy stay without breaking the bank. It’s simple, convenient, and does exactly what it needs to do—give you a good night’s rest after a long day of Seoul adventures.

And while the Lotteria downstairs is sadly gone , it’s still just steps away from our all-time favorite Emu store — the one we’ve been visiting on every single trip since 2013. Even when we don’t stay in Sinchon, we make it a point to swing by. (Like in my most recent 2025 trip — we stayed all the way in Incheon, but still went back on our last night!)

I can’t remembered why I didn’t open the curtain, could be because I will be staying alone that day haha!

Very simple room with almost everything!

They even have washing machine and microwave!

Classic toilet and bathroom for a small hotel

Korea 2024: Seoul Accommodation: Brown Suites Hotel Sinchon Central

Address: 137, Seogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Sinchon, Seoul, South Korea, 04058
Costing: SGD412.24 (~ SGD137.40 per night / SGD68.70 per night per pax)

Agoda – https://www.agoda.com/en-sg/brown-suites-hotel-sinchon-central/hotel/seoul-kr.html?ds=h5WxN0WTxX3heLwR

HELLOSIHUI’S THOUGHTS:
If you’re the kind of traveler who just needs a cozy place to crash and a huge space to dump all your shopping bags (hello, Myeongdong hauls ), this spot is for you! Super affordable at under $70 per night per pax—what’s not to love? Nothing fancy, but it totally does the job.

Also… RIP to the Lotteria that used to be downstairs. My heart is still healing.

HELLOSIHUI’S TIPS: 
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Overall Rating: 6/10

Air Tickets
Singapore > Incheon: Korean Air Ticket – SGD891.40
Gimpo > Cheju: Korean Air Ticket – SGD177.99

Brown Suites Hotel Sinchon Central
Room Type: Deluxe Double Room City View – SGD412.24 (3 Nights)
~ SGD137.40 per night / SGD68.70 per night per pax

L7 Hongdae
Room Type: Standard Double Room – SGD1,584.78 (2 Nights 2 Rooms)
~ SGD396.195 per night / SGD198 per night per pax

Jeju Airbnb
Room Type: Landed with 2 Bedroom – SGD903.44 (3 Nights)
~ SGD301 per night / SGD75.25 per night per pax

Transport
Airport Transfer 6002 Bus Limousine: 17,000won
Private Transport: Kakao Taxi and payment via Youtrip
Within Seoul: T-Money
Car Rental with Insurance: SGD439.56 (via Lotte Car Rental)

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Accommodation – Peter Cat Hotel

I was worried that the accommodation in December will be fully booked – I booked Hokkaido in April (for year end trip) but dropped the idea of travelling there as the air fare was really scary (imagine the cost of the tickets from SG to Tokyo and Tokyo to Hokkaido). There’s some hotel (ibis/ at noon) I wanted to book but they were either all sold out or not available so I ended up only able to book this Peter Cat – which I don’t recommend because the room is too small, the bed was really uncomfortable. BUT very cheap.

Peter Cat Hotel

Address: 21 Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearest Subway Station: Sinchon Station
Website: Agoda
Price in 2022 December: Peter Cat Hotel – S$623.25 / S$56.70 per night

Overall Rating: 6/10
My Recommendations: I used to stay here because the cost per person was under $30. However, I’ve noticed the hotel is aging, and the mattresses aren’t as comfortable as before. Nevertheless, to be completely honest, considering you get a private bathroom with hot water for just $30 per night per person, there’s nothing to gripe about! It’s definitely worth the price.

Seoul Accommodation (Sinchon)
Peter Cat Hotel – S$623.25 / S$56.70 per night

Seoul Accommodation (Hongdae)
RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott – SGD 535.20 / S$267.60 per night

Busan Accommodation (Busan)
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station – S$319.20 / S$159.60 per night

Transport
Airport Transfer 6002 Bus Limousine: 17,000won
Korail (KTX): S$125.50 (2 Way, Seoul – Busan, Busan – Seoul)
Private Transport: Kakao Taxi and payment via Youtrip
Within Seoul & Busan: T-Money

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This marks my fifth trip to Busan, and interestingly, it’s one of the priciest hotel accommodations I’ve secured there. Partly attributed to the December winter season, and the fact that we booked rather late (originally planning to visit Japan, where accommodations were even more expensive, and we changed the travel destination just 1 month beforehand).

Despite the cost, I absolutely adore this accommodation because of its convenience. The hotel has small stores where I can easily grab snacks for breakfast or supper—perfect for a quick bite! Moreover, its proximity to Busan Station significantly simplifies transportation to and from Busan.

Entrance of the hotel and Busan station! THIS NEAR!

I really don’t mind coming back again!

Our hotel is not ready but its definitely not an issue to me as long they allow us to put our luggage with them

The room was quite comfortable and decent enough for me. Interestingly, when I recommended it to my friend, she mentioned that the wind was blowing very loudly during her stay. Surprisingly, I didn’t encounter any issues with noise during my own stay.

Simple enough for a breakfast drink, but I always buy something outside haha!

comfortable sizing!

Toilet was simple yet very very good! Had a good bath because, the one at Peter Cat is pretty rundown ever since my last stays! (Honestly, I am not going back to Peter Cat until they decided to do some renovation!)

The Day & Night View!

Dunkin Donut

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station

Address: 10 Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
Nearest Subway Station: Busan Station.
Official Website: Ramanda Encore by Wyndham
Price in 2022 December: S$319.20 / S$159.60 per night

Overall Rating: 8/10
My Recommendations: Absolutely! I love how it’s just a stone’s throw away from everything! The area is bustling with convenience stores, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and even a fishcake store (which is quite popular in Busan!). It’s a perfect hub for all your needs.

Will I come back? Yes, but maybe not so soon, it’s my 5th time in Busan already!

HELLOSIHUI’S TIPS: Book early to secure cheaper rate!

From Singapore to Incheon Airport
Via Singapore Air – 90,000 Mile + S$87.70 Tax
Singapore Air flight the same period cost S$1665.30

Seoul Accommodation (Sinchon)
Peter Cat Hotel – S$623.25 / S$56.70 per night

Seoul Accommodation (Hongdae)
RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott – SGD 535.20 / S$267.60 per night

Busan Accommodation (Busan)
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station – S$319.20 / S$159.60 per night

Transport
Airport Transfer 6002 Bus Limousine: 17,000won
Korail (KTX): S$125.50 (2 Way, Seoul – Busan, Busan – Seoul)
Private Transport: Kakao Taxi and payment via Youtrip
Within Seoul & Busan: T-Money

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#park overnight, with complimentary free parking with oldwoolstore hotel

#headed out for our first breakfast in TAZ!

#scenery was good, the cloud is low too!

#i love the small houses, i think that makes the country even beautiful. our land are just too small.

#first stop! Jackman & MCross

#everything look so yummy!

#everything seems to taste good!

#i feel like im in some movie, angmoh here and there hurhur

#our car for 5 days!

#yes, eat more!

#yodolyn’s and mine… Salmon look really good?

#teng’s

#order to share, it was good. the raspberry was tasty, the tart is crunchy!

#group photo is a must!

#jerold’s

#CHECK THIS OUT, when it’s half cut, its full with scrambled egg. Super delicious. The bread crust was crispy and not even hard. I missed the breakfast here!

#saw lavender at Cadbury Chocolate Factory!

#yes, we were here again since it was closed yesterday!

#I always thought Freddo look familiar, i think it was our childhood chocolate?

#the shop was not really exactly huge but the price is way cheaper than in Singapore.

#Remember this??

#Us at cadbury signage! We purposely stopped by for this photo!

#you have no idea, how much i worn inside. It’s like going to Korea in Feb/Mar! haha!

#otw to Mt Wellington!

#We braved through the heavy rain, the slippery road, the storm, the falling ice-rain, the coldest at the peak, and we saw this! It’s magical!

#the slippery road.

#we were so thankful for the wonderful clear sky after that! it was sooo good!

#we saw mountain and lake and everything in between. Great experience on the road.

#otw to bonorong park! We gonna see animals!

#reached!

#we got one packet of food each per entry!

#we were THIS CLOSE to kangaroo, amazing indeed?

#i really love my camera! it done a perfect job for a first trip like this *pat pat*

#then we entered here, it crowded with huge kangaroos!

#likeashiok leh, the way they rest.

#look closer! She had a little kangaroo inside!!! :DDD *SO CUTE*

#that’s the legs!

#sexy you know, and this remind me of… “IM SEXY AND I KNOW IT” haha!

#teng with the kangaroo!

#that’s me!

#and yo!

#Can you see the head? I manage to fasten my camera speed when I saw, but this is the only photo capture

#buffet!

#I find it amazing that they uses hand to eat things like how human does. and they were standing!

#is that really yummy? hur hur

#my favourite – Koalas you are so cute!

#Devils are much smaller than I thought.

#so nice, they even cater an area for the ‘older devils’

#so now, this is how Tasmania Devils look like

#whenever I see Parrot, I see Maytian…. :/

#the sky are beautiful, we will get to see this in Singapore.

#At Richmond Town… Beautiful place!

#perfect shot

#i love shadow taking!

#capture the right moment

#OMG, this is really beautiful! Only in Movie-style! haha!

#trying out new filter! haha

#IP MAN 3!

#so, then, we started our own photoshoot! haha!

#blur but I like!

#DOUBLE RAINBOW! its amazing, we getting lucky!

#it’s a clear rainbow!

#insist on putting this photo though haha, it was… actually lambs… so cute!

#our hotel, love this place because is THIS BIG!!! 2 Single beds with 1 Queen size, totally amazing!

Ended our first official day in Hobart! I think I forget about our grocery shopping, and we bought limited edition ice cream too haha! It really fun and amazing, we were going for Cruise Tour tmr! Wee!!