[WAH! Korea Club] - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Camera

I've been a member of WAH! Korea Club under the Korea Tourism Organization (Singapore Office) since 2013. 

There are so many benefits and privileges for joining the club. I'd attended cooking classes such as  Pajeon, Bibimbap, Jjajangbap, Japchae, Kkakdugi and also cooking demonstration including tasting delicious and healthy food and desserts at Korean Ginseng Festival. Korean Language classes also available and free of charge. The classes were so engaging and conducive with native Korean Teacher.

 

To me, actually WAH! Korea Club is always very generous and supporting all Korean lovers in Singapore. They even rewarded the members with Loyalty Points.

SN	Activity	Point(s)	Remarks
1	Share a Facebook post by KTO Singapore on your wall (culture, tourism, hallyu, etc)	1	Once shared, send us an email to singapore@knto.or.kr with a screenshot of the shared post on your wall and we will verify the application.
2	Write a blog post or Facebook Note promoting Korea as a tourism destination (for example, your recent Korea trip)	30-50	-Posts must be at least 500 words long and contains a minimum of five (5) original photographs. -Once post has been created, send the link tosingapore@knto.or.kr with a screenshot of the post. -Number of points awarded will be based on the originality, creativity, length and content of the post, visitorship, maintenance & consistency of blog, level of interaction. -Note that these posts may be shared on KTO’s promotional channels.
3	Patronizing WAH! Korea Club Supporting Shops	10	Take a picture of the official receipt and email it to singapore@knto.or.kr with the heading: Application for points – WAH! Supporter Shop (Receipt).
4	Planning and executing either self-initiated or collaboration projects with KTO within Korea Plaza or on external sites. (Events can be exclusive to Wah! Members or open to all members of the public.)	80-150	-Event Proposal to be submitted to KTO, through either walk-in submission to Korea Plaza or email to singapore@knto.or.kr for approval. -Once approved, event result is to be evaluated by KTO together with a post-event report. -Each event committee member will be awarded equal number of points. -Students under the Wah! Student Outreach Program and Wah! Envoy Program are automatically entered under this activity.

I started blogging after my first visit to Korea just to share my unforgettable and fun experiences there. Didn't know that just by sharing it, I collected enough points and rewarded with Samsung Digital Camera.

 WAH & WOW!!!

 

 Samsung Smart Camera WB800F

oh... included Micro SD Card and Camera Pouch too!

 And what's that black box?

This elegant box is the replica of lacquer tray with inlaid 

Mother of Pearl Peony Decor. 

Free stretching vines on empty spaces are a trend of the early
Joseon Dynasty on the lacquerware.

Inside the box are these two hardcover books:

Story of Korea and View of Korea

Received this prize just before our 3rd trip to Korea...

 

 We have additional camera to capture more photos

and video during our trip~!

Then, sharing these photos and videos of beautiful Korea in Winter... and didn't expect to receive anything because the page didn't stated that there will be any rewards, but you can easily check the accumulated points with your membership number and email from WAH! Korea Club.

And somehow after I emailed the links in July, I didn't received any replied email on points update. I thought it's discontinued and I didn't email the links anymore. But, suddenly early this year, they emailed me on the updated points. Therefore, I sent other links too...

But instead of points updated, I received email with subject:

[WAH! Korea Club] 2014 Points Accumulation Prize Collection

Extremely happy... It's like out of the blue I won myself Samsung Tab 4~!!! My daughter congratulated me, but when my son heard about it... he told me not to be disappointed if I go there and actually it's a spammed mail. What?! Aissh~ that boy!!!

The next day I went to collect the prize!

 Boy~ see! It's really Samsung Galaxy Tab 4!!! ^^

Isn't it cool... I bought this casing with keyboard
and WAH! Korea Club giving out free tickets
to preview movie "Gangnam 1970" starring
Lee Min Ho and Kim Rae Won.
Will go to watch it for sure! ^^

Again, thank you for these generous prizes to us~!!!^^ Love you much!

Where? Where are you?

Annyeong, are you looking for me?

I know your answer is... NO! ㅠㅠ (hiks hiks so sad ya). I's alright... just wanna update you even you don't want to know it ㅎㅎㅎ

I was hiding myself and cried a bucket full of tears on the day they announce the winners of Psy's Wiki Korea! No worry, I feel better now. Yeah, just that I'm not that lucky person. I believe everyone participated wish to win and put a lot of effort on it. Congrats to all the winners!!!

Here are few of events that I'm participating currently:

Find The Hidden Treasures of Korea! - KTO

This one quite challenging and a bit tricky.

I know I won't get the first prize, but my score still inside top 60 ^^

It's fun as I might get some useful information for my trip while hunting for the treasure boxes.

One stone kill two birds!!!

Chance to win one of these Samsung cameras - KTO

  

Hot Summer & Hot Event - iBuzzKorea

  

Last week was busy ordering for my customers. I bought shawl and winter jackets for our trip to Korea in Sep. I know you must be asking why I need winter coat? Yes, it's Autumn... sorry for being kiasu, but I'm really afraid of cold and we will sure need them for our trip in Feb 2014 ^^

And I keep changing my mind on the itinerary, and my excel sheets are in total mess!!! It's really hard to decide as Korea has so many many many places that I would not want to take out from the list. But, one week is definitely not enough especially travelling with my 2 kiddos.

To cater to their interest and to make sure they don't complaint too much on travelling time... we won't hop here and there. So, mainly will be in Seoul and Gangwon-do (Gangneung, Donghae, and Samcheok).

From KTO's website, I found Korea’s Most Unique Accommodations and I really wish to stay in Hanok (Korean Traditional House). I want them to experience Past and Present Korea. This 300 years Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장) will be my ideal choice. And another night will be Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht (썬크루즈). Wait, but how to make reservation?

I messaged BnBHero, as I want to make reservation for one night homestay in Seoul. At the same time, I asked whether they provide service to book Seongyojang Hanok House. They offered to help me although it's not under BnBHero. They even told me that they can contact Sun Cruise when I told them that I need to confirm the date, as they still not yet open for September booking.

They updated me early this morning on these 3 accommodation:

1. Seongyojang - they allow to pay on the spot when check-in (for foreigner).

2. Sun Cruise - waiting for reply

3. Homestay - they personally emailed to the host,  though BnBHero is a peer-to-peer system,  which

    I have to talk to contact the owner directly. Yes, I did email to the host too, but still waiting for her

    reply too. They told me that I selected very nice place, as it is a big house near  Gangnam area, and

    it is usually rent for group, workshop or team. So, they're not sure whether the  host will accept my

    request or not. I just hope that she'll let us stay in her lovely house ^^

Just want to thank BnBHero for their wonderful, reliable and extra mile service. Two thumbs up!!! Why not browse their website now... they have a lot of choices of accommodation. BnBHero Facebook fans can enjoy 50% discount of booking fee. So book it before 31 July 2013 (regardless of actual travelling date).

Exclusive for BnBHero Facebook Fans!!!

Appreciate much if you can message me the location of this buffet restaurant in Seoul if you happen to know or went there before. Is it recommended? Or do you have recommendation of nice buffet in Seoul?

Alright, I will try to post Just Jeju (Part V) by next week, as I'm expecting shipment to be in in these few days. Please wait for a while yah~

Thank you ^^