Getting to Nami Island| Korea Nami Island Information You Need

Nami Island-Korea

Nami island is also called Namiseom / Namisum. It’s a small half-moon shaped island which got its name from General Nami who died at a young age after having been falsely accused of treason during King Sejo’s reign.

Best time to visit

No trip to Seoul would be complete without a visit to Nami Island-a famous tourist attraction with different scenaries during each season. Autumn and winter is the best season to visit Nami Island.

Getting to Nami Island

By Subway:

Go to Sangbong Station (line no.7) and take Gyeongchun Line to Cheongpyeong Station. Exit at exit 2.

Look for the terminal for the ‘Gapyeong Tourist Shuttle Bus’. It’s a hop-on bus, and for a fee of 5,000 Won you can ride to and from the 10 destinations among its route:

-Gapyeong Station

-Jarasum

-Gapyeong Station Terminal

-Nami Isalnd(zip wire)

-Geumdae-ri Hall

-Bokjang-ri samgeori

-Petite France

-Homyeong-ri

-Cheongpyeong Terminal

-Cheongpyeong Station

-Imchogyo Ap

-Ankhvarman

-Mornjng Calm Arboretum

Thereafter, take the ferry from Namiseom Dock to Namiseom Island. (travel time: 5-6min)

Shuttle Bus (From Seoul to Namiseom Island)

* Bus Stop

1) Insa-dong (Jonggak Station, Subway Line 1, Exit 3): Next to Tapgol Park

2) Jamsil Station (Subway Line 2, Exit 4): In front of Lotte Mart

* Shuttle Bus Schedule:

Insa-dong, Jamsil Station → Namiseom Island: 09:30

Namiseom Island → Insa-dong, Jamsil Station: 16:00

※ Advanced reservation required (Inquiries +82-2-753-1247)

Taxi

From Gapyeong Bus Terminal or Gapyeong Station, take a taxi to Namiseom parking lot. (Travel time: 10-15 min)

Take the ferry from Namiseom Dock to Namiseom Island. (Travel time: 5-6 min)

What can you do at Nami Island

Nami island is filled with chest-nut trees, birches, ginko trees, and maples tree that lines the path. In the middle of the island, there is a grass field about 316,320 square yards. It has education and training facilities, camping sites, swimming pools and water-sports facilities for motorboats and water skiing. This makes Nami Island a popular holiday spot.

Time to spend in Nami Island

You can spend at least 3-4 hours touring the whole island. Take lots of wonderful pretty pictures with the amazing scenery on the island.

In Korea, besides sight seeing, the street food and cafes are also good! Don't miss this chance to eat your fill of Korean goodies!

Restaurants with Atmosphere in Singapore| A Unique Dining Experience in Singapore

Good food is one element that makes a meal enjoyable. Another factor is the atmosphere and don't we all want to find somewhere nice to dine in Singapore? Well, here are 5 restaurants with not only good food but also don't lose out on creating the right atmosphere for their customers.

The Classroom atmosphere – Supply & Demand

The new Supply & Demand at Orchard Gateway has a classroom theme – with tables and seats refurbished from actual school furniture, chalkboards, book shelves and menus in the form of report books.

Don’t worry, the vibrant vibe here will not remind you of detention classes. Some of their Italian dishes have a Southeast Asian twist, such as Spicy Pork with Thai Basil Pasta and Sambal Marinara.

The Childhood Land – Flee Away

In this hectic pace of life singapore has, don't we all wish for life to be a little more carefree? Flee Away café at Dunlop Streetay just be the answer to help you flee away from the fast paced and stressful pace of life. Decorated with many childhood toys and memorabilia such as a big orange aeroplane that hangs from the ceiling, a 50s television near the cashier, shelves littered with old-school toys, toy soldiers and rubber duckies, comic books to browse, and old movies posters on the side wall.

The Japanese Home – Suju Japanese Restaurant

There are many Japanese restaurants in Singapore, but few would remind you of a Japanese home like Suju at Mandarin Gallery does.

Suju’s main feature is in offering authentic Japanese home-style food of rice, miso soup, traditional side dishes and simple mains. The interior also feels like you are dining at a Japanese friend’s place – wooden cupboards filled with clay crockeries, potted plants, and customary tea pots – a serene and intimate setting.

The Chinese Inn – Dian Xiao Er

The service staff here all don olden Chinese waiter uniforms and headgear and the decor of this local Chinese restaurant famous for their ducks is styled after a Chinese inn for travellers, hence the stone-bricked walls, heavy wood round tables.

The branch at NEX is decorated with OTT ang-pao red ribbon lanterns to fit its wedding theme. Whereas the flagship store at Vivocity has customers sitting in an olden traditional tavern, enjoying a scenic view of the distant Sentosa island.

Olden Chinatown – Soup Restaurant

Soup Restaurant, other than having distinct old-school Chinese dishes such as Samsui Ginger Chicken, traditional steamed dishes and boiled herbal soups, has an atmosphere that is reminiscent of cultural heritage found in Chinatown.

Some Chinese restaurants may be too noisy and rowdy for family dinners and conversations, but Soup Restaurant presents a leisurely mood, where the traditional meets the modern, so you feel equally at home sipping from a refreshing can of Coke in between spoons of Chinese herbal soups.

Dining in Singapore can be made an even more unique and pleasant experience with the right atmosphere!

How to Get A Flat Belly Fast | Secrets To A Flat Stomach

15 Food That Kills Belly Fats and Is Easy To Find in Supermarkets

Losing belly fats is no easy task and the amount of belly fat stored in our body is affected by the type of food we consume. Here are some food that would help reduce body fats stored in the body so read on and incorporate some of these healthy goodies into your diet :)

1.       Avocados

Avocados contain fibre that helps to keep our stomach full and monosaturated fats.

2.       Nut Butter

Nut butter made from peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and sunflower seeds are good for fighting belly fats. Seeds and nuts keep our belly full and allow us to stay fuller for longer periods of time. They are also packed full of healthy fats and minerals. However, overeating nuts can cause fats to be stored in the body.

3.       Healthy Oils

Healthy oil like sunflower seed oil, coconut oil and olive oil help to supply healthy oi to our body to burn stubborn body fats. 

4.       Vegetables

Vegetables are generally good for health but these vegetables: broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage and cauliflower, contain phytonutrients such as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which helps to fight body fats.

5.       Eggs

Eggs are high in nutrition and are loaded with belly fat burning proteins, vitamin B,A, D, E and K, folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. Eggs also keep you fuller for a longer time.  

6.       Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants and can besides making us happy, it also stimulates a positive fat burning effect.

7.       Oatmeal/ Rolled Oats

Oatmeal is packed with fibre and whole grain. Oatmeal also gets digested slower, making us feel fuller for longer periods of time.

8.       Green Tea

Green tea contains a lot of antioxidants and it also helps to increase fat burning by boosting our metabolic rate.

9.       Beans

Beans contain fibre which helps to cleanse the system. Some beans which are high in fibre include black beans, lima beans and navy beans.

10.   Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains a type of antioxidant that helps to increase insulin sensitivity and helps to stabilize blood glucose level. This would result in less belly fats being stored.

  

11.   Berries

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries contain a lot of fibre which slows down sugar absorption and are packed full of vitamins that help to fight cravings. Some cravings come from vitamin deficiencies so stock up on berries!

12.   Chili Peppers

Capsaicin, an active ingredient in chili and peppers, help to increase calorie burnt and stabilize blood sugar levels. It is also a really good antioxidant.

13.   Yogurt

Try eating Greek yogurt which is loaded with probiotics that fights belly fats.

14.   Wild Salmon

Salmon contains high omega-3  fatty acid and is a good belly fat blasting food.

15.   Lean Meat

Turkey meat or any lean meat is a good protein and our body burns 30% of the calories we consume from proteins.

Hope that this piece of information has been useful and eat your way to good health today ;) Eating out can also be healthy if you find the right restaurants! Here is a list of healthy restaurants in Singapore for you to check out!

Affordable Japanese Food Singapore | Japanese Cuisine In Singapore

Looking for or craving for Japanese cuisine at an affordable price? Well, look no further! Here is a list of goood Japanese restaurants for you to dine and eat your fill!

 

Fukuichi Japanese Dining

111 Somerset Road
TripleOne Somerset
Tel: +65 6271 5586
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

Fukuichi Japanese Dining is located in a quiet corner of 111 Somerset Road, making it a great place for gatherings with friends. If you are on a budget, go for their set lunches, which are mostly priced from S$16 to S$20.

Itacho Sushi

#03-03/31 Changi Airport Terminal 3
65 Airport Boulevard
Tel: +65 6241 8911
Sun to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Changi

Salmon skin sushi for S$0.40 – everyone will know Itacho Sushi because of this. And more than that, they are a favourite because of the wide variety of sushi creations at very friendly prices. When dining at Itacho, treat yourself to a selection of makis, rolls and nigiris made with fresh ingredients. They have set lunches too which are very value for money! Other outlets available too!

Koh Grill & Sushi Bar

435 Orchard Road
#04-21 Wisma Atria Shopping Centre
Tel: +65 9180 3805
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Koh Grill & Sushi Bar is a small eatery nestled a corner of Wisma’s Food Republic which serves delicious and inexpensive Japanese food. The star dish is the legendary Shiok Maki. It is made up of avocado, unagi and aburi salmon, drenched with the most amazing cheesy sauce that is seemingly a legit mixture of mayo and mentai, and completed with a generous topping of tobiko.

 
Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru

177 River Valley Road
Basement 1 Liang Court
Tel: +65 6337 1022
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru have surprisingly fresh sushi at pocket-friendly prices – definitely worth a try when you are craving for Japanese food.

Sushi Tei

252 North Bridge Road
#03-13/14 Raffles City
Tel: +65 6334 7887
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

One of the most popular casual Japanese restaurants, Sushi Tei is where locals head to for cheap and good Japanese food. There are many popular dishes, but the Sashimi Salad, which comes with a generous serving of sashimi; and the Golden Roll are a must!

The Sushi Bar

#04-28 Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road
Mon to Fri: 12.30pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9pm
Sat: 12.30pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

The Sushi Bar at level three of Far East Plaza serves the standard dishes like sushi, sahimi, Japanese-style pastas and donburis, but if you only have room for one dish, you must try the much-lauded Salmon Aburi Sushi (S$14.50). It is really good, and the main reason why this hole-in-the-wall sushi bar is always packed with regulars.

Tomi Sushi

#02-76/77 Velocity
238 Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6255 2355
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Novena

Tomi Sushi offers a variety of set lunches which are great value for money. It is like a neighbourhood joint where the food is always good, and you are surrounded by families happily tucking in.

Wasabi Tei

#05-70, Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6238 8216
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Wasabi Tei has most of their bento sets priced between S$6 to S$12 so if you need a fuss-free meal when in Orchard Road, this is a place where you can have decent Japanese food without breaking the bank.

 For more good food places in Singapore, Check this out!