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hi TL!
my name is Ray and I was lucky enough to win the TSL raffle for a trip to the OSL finals :D. The lucky person I'm taking is my gf  I am not trying to brag about my luck but just want tell you a bit about myself and thank all the admins at TL for making this possible.
I grew up in Vancouver, BC, and im a phd student in physics (how typical of asians haha) at UofT (Toronto). I played SC ever since it came out and i was a guru at making UMS maps lol. I got hooked on the korean scene when I started watching Klazart commentaries on Savior and became a huge fan since and joined TL. Lately i've been too busy to keep up to date with the scene but I still read TL everyday.
I've never been to Korea before and haven't been to Asia for 15 years so I am really excited about this trip.But I don't know anything about Seoul, so if you guys have suggestions for where to visit, where to eat, markets, clubs, dos and don'ts, and how to get a good seat for the OSL! that would be great! If anyone is in Seoul and would like to meet up to go see the finals, that would be great too!
Also I'm thinking about giving something back to the community like getting some proleague merchandise, can someone tip me off on where to get them?
And i want to thank manifesto and MrHoon for helping me alot with the travel details, you guys have been really nice! I will keep posted and make a blog when I get there.
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Congrats. You sound like an awesome person. I am happy you won.
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god I'm so jealous of you man
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motbob
United States12546 Posts
Have fun watching Flash 3-0 Kal.
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On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching Flash 2-3 Kal.
fixed, the finals will be epic
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On May 09 2010 03:02 StorrZerg wrote:fixed, the finals will be epic
fixed
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On May 09 2010 07:54 Kenpachi wrote:Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 03:02 StorrZerg wrote:On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching EffOrt 3-0 Flash. fixed, the finals will be epic fixed
Beat me to it 
OT : Congratz! Have fun
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Take as much merchandise as you can and ... bring them in masses !
I wish you the best of luck and fun
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Congrats OP. Like what Bosu said, I'm glad someone with such a passion for SC like you won it!
As for tips, there are lots of threads on Korea trips around. My recommendation is to not to over-emphasise watching SC while you're there. I guess with your gf with you, this probably won't happen anyway, but if it was me, I wouldn't bother doing anything SC-related apart from going to the OSL finals. The OSL finals are the most impressive and this Korean Air OSL seems particularly so. It will completely blow your mind and going to watch SC in the normal studios will be a huge disappointment.
I don't know how long you are going for but I wouldn't spend too long at the typical tourist places (e.g. the 4 palaces, Namdaemun market, Insadong art street etc.). Instead, be adventurous and just walk around by yourself. Korea is extremely safe and getting a taxi at any time of the day is cheap and easy. Good places to do this include Sinchon/Ewha university, Hongdae, Daehangro, Gangnam, Kongkuk university. Also, DON'T go to Itaewon. Just don't.
Have fun~ hope to see some photos ^^
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you kind of look like nada haha
congrats dude, im pretty jealous 8D
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CONGRATS ray! Have fun in Korea! Make sure to tell us how your experience was like!
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Dominican Republic825 Posts
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you lucky luck, have an amazing time. damn that would be best b-day present ever. ever...
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On May 09 2010 08:04 GenesisX wrote:Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 07:54 Kenpachi wrote:On May 09 2010 03:02 StorrZerg wrote:On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching EffOrt 3-0 Flash. fixed, the finals will be epic fixed Beat me to it OT : Congratz! Have fun
Hahahahha he beat me to it as well 
@OP pretty sure you wont be able to get any merchandise, its somewhat complicated.
Have fun at your trip though, Seoul is a great place to be.
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Canada5565 Posts
Awesome man! Have fun
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wanna get drunk after the match
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gratz man, bring me back a wemade shirt.....please
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On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching Effort 3-1 Flash.
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i'm jealous but at the same time happy that you were the guy who won have fun there and enjoy your trip
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Congratulations
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You have repaid the community by posting the girlfriend. gl hf!
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hug on flash for us
this epic final will be truly awesome.
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Calgary25998 Posts
I help pick our your hotel. Blame Mani if it sucks. Have a great time!
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HOLY SHIT you go to UofT.... *STALK STALK*
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MrHoon
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I'll send you a more in-depth guide sometime tomara
On May 09 2010 10:32 Chill wrote:
I help pick our your hotel. Blame Mani if it sucks. Have a great time!
Chill I just checked out that hotel and I just want to say it was a damn nice pick.
You gave him a very nice spot right in the middle of Euljiro :O A very nice hotel
So basically ray1234 you can get to any decent place in Korea within 20 minutes on subway :D!!!
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Thanks for semi final spoilers - I was just going to watch it  Well Flash is pretty much autowin anyway but still.
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congrats! Hope you have lots of fun! Hope your gf doesn't get bored to death!
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ahh congratz dude, i wish you and your girlfriend a safe and awesome trip!
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On May 09 2010 11:03 MrHoon wrote:I'll send you a more in-depth guide sometime tomara Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 10:32 Chill wrote:
I help pick our your hotel. Blame Mani if it sucks. Have a great time! Chill I just checked out that hotel and I just want to say it was a damn nice pick. You gave him a very nice spot right in the middle of Euljiro :O A very nice hotel So basically ray1234 you can get to any decent place in Korea within 20 minutes on subway :D!!!
haha, actually mani let me get the hotel myself and the hotel chill picked was unavailable for those days so I went with another one i found on agoda. but I that one looked pretty good too!, thanks chill!
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On May 09 2010 11:03 MrHoon wrote:I'll send you a more in-depth guide sometime tomara Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 10:32 Chill wrote:
I help pick our your hotel. Blame Mani if it sucks. Have a great time! Chill I just checked out that hotel and I just want to say it was a damn nice pick. You gave him a very nice spot right in the middle of Euljiro :O A very nice hotel So basically ray1234 you can get to any decent place in Korea within 20 minutes on subway :D!!!
how do you get to gimpo and the korean air hangar for osl finals ;p
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Have fun over there and I look forward to reading your blogs
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konadora
Singapore66363 Posts
You look like you totally deserve the trip haha, enjoy your trip!!
As for where to go, I haven't been there in a long time so better ask people like MrHoon, Chill, Rekrul, lilsusie, etc etc.
Have fun!
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have fun that's gonna be so incredibly amazing. congrats
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haha wow, congrats =) absolutely dead envious that you get to go see Flash in person... albeit he'll be a really tiny person from where you'll probably be standing/sitting, haha, but it should be HUGELY fun!!! If you need any help in Korea, I'm sure TL will always be here to help you out!
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You're lucky man, live it up and send us lots of pictures.
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France1920 Posts
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most important thing in korea is to buy subway cards since subway system gets you anywhere down there. The greatest part about Korea is that bottles of soju are a dollar, make sure you drink it while it's cheap! Enjoy you're trip!
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Congrats on winning and have fun while you are there!
Are you planning on visiting any other Asian countries?
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Congratulations! I hope you have a great time with you and your girlfriend! Tell us about the food x)
Oh. And the games of course! Take plenty of pictures, and remember to have fun more than anything else! (With food)
Go get some signatures and stuff too :o
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dl2agon
United States473 Posts
hope you have a great time!
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Calgary25998 Posts
On May 09 2010 11:03 MrHoon wrote:I'll send you a more in-depth guide sometime tomara Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 10:32 Chill wrote:
I help pick our your hotel. Blame Mani if it sucks. Have a great time! Chill I just checked out that hotel and I just want to say it was a damn nice pick. You gave him a very nice spot right in the middle of Euljiro :O A very nice hotel So basically ray1234 you can get to any decent place in Korea within 20 minutes on subway :D!!!
wowowow !
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if I was in korea right now i would meet up with you and help you around D:
have fun dude!!
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totally awesome congrats man! Enjoy your trip and have a great time.
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Congrats, have a good trip!
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Congrats! Have a nice trip! Think you totally deserved it
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Hungary11305 Posts
Good to hear from you and looking forward to read your experiences!
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have fun in korea, man!
and congratz on winning the raffle =)
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congrats man, let us know how it is, I'm going to predict you will gain 5lbs just from the awesome food!
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Congratulations! Be sure to make a funny sign so we might see you on TV! 8D
On May 09 2010 08:29 Grobyc wrote:
you kind of look like nada haha Lol, that's the first thing I thought too.
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Congrats dude, Hope you are an effort fan!
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On May 09 2010 02:49 Bosu wrote:
Congrats. You sound like an awesome person. I am happy you won.
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i was hoping a white person would get this... he will fit in and wont even get a shot on camera.. boo
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On May 10 2010 04:29 Beasttwo wrote:
i was hoping a white person would get this... he will fit in and wont even get a shot on camera.. boo
he could write a cool TL sign anyways...be a little creative and they'll show it :D
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On May 09 2010 07:54 Kenpachi wrote:Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 03:02 StorrZerg wrote:On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching EffOrt 3-0 Flash. fixed, the finals will be epic fixed
Made me laugh
Grats OP!
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Omg dude so lucky ~~~~~~
Have fun on your trip
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On May 10 2010 04:30 Prof. Protoss wrote:Show nested quote +On May 10 2010 04:29 Beasttwo wrote:
i was hoping a white person would get this... he will fit in and wont even get a shot on camera.. boo he could write a cool TL sign anyways...be a little creative and they'll show it :D
Yeah I'm sure if he wrote something like "TL payed my trip to see the OSL Finals!" they would put it up.
Also have fun in Korea!
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Congrats!
If you ever get any SC merchandise, (e.g. KTF uniform) I would love to buy it from you.
But yeah, all in all, congrats!
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Korea (South)17174 Posts
????????????
why would u bring ur gf to korea
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On May 10 2010 12:58 Rekrul wrote:
????????????
why would u bring ur gf to korea
quoted for truth
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Congrats on winning, I'm sure you'll have a great time!
On May 09 2010 11:03 MrHoon wrote:I'll send you a more in-depth guide sometime tomara Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 10:32 Chill wrote:
I help pick our your hotel. Blame Mani if it sucks. Have a great time! Chill I just checked out that hotel and I just want to say it was a damn nice pick. You gave him a very nice spot right in the middle of Euljiro :O A very nice hotel So basically ray1234 you can get to any decent place in Korea within 20 minutes on subway :D!!!
Which hotel is it?
If you're looking for a clean, modern (LCD and free internet) and affordable hotel at a good location I recommend Doulos Hotel (about 80k-90k a room a night)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294197-d582968-Reviews-Doulos_Hotel-Seoul.html
It's right at euljiro 3 ga, maybe it's the same you picked?
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United States33625 Posts
On May 10 2010 12:58 Rekrul wrote:
????????????
why would u bring ur gf to korea
probably because he doesn't have an excess amount of cynicism that prevents him from having a trusting, close relationship ~_~?
you should go play soccer with edwin btw, if you're dieting :o
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enjoy it
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Korea (South)17174 Posts
On May 10 2010 16:43 Waxangel wrote:Show nested quote +On May 10 2010 12:58 Rekrul wrote:
????????????
why would u bring ur gf to korea probably because he doesn't have an excess amount of cynicism that prevents him from having a trusting, close relationship ~_~? you should go play soccer with edwin btw, if you're dieting :o
i swear i am full of trust they just can't trust me!
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Wow, OP!!! but... one thing.... MSL>OSL : S an pics plz >__<
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On May 09 2010 07:54 Kenpachi wrote:Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 03:02 StorrZerg wrote:On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching Power outage 3-0 Flash. fixed, the finals will be epic fixed
Fixed... again
I'm going to get some good seats for OSL! WOOH I don't live too far away...
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On May 10 2010 12:58 Rekrul wrote:
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why would u bring ur gf to korea
cause she would kill me otherwise
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On May 10 2010 16:39 lilsusie wrote:
What days are you here?
I'm there from 20th - 25th? are you free to meet up? :D
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On May 10 2010 21:54 Silentness wrote:Show nested quote +On May 09 2010 07:54 Kenpachi wrote:On May 09 2010 03:02 StorrZerg wrote:On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching Power outage 3-0 Flash. fixed, the finals will be epic fixed Fixed... again I'm going to get some good seats for OSL! WOOH I don't live too far away...
wow sweet, lets all go together then
hoping for effort 3-2 flash!
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intrigue
Washington, D.C9935 Posts
hrmm... after running some projections and models i've discovered that if you bring 1 girlfriend to korea, you will return home with 1 girlfriend. if you bring 0 girlfriends to korea you may return home with 10 girlfriends. are you a gambling man?
ah yes also congratulations, what an amazing thing to win. pretty jealous!
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On May 11 2010 06:47 intrigue wrote:
hrmm... after running some projections and models i've discovered that if you bring 1 girlfriend to korea, you will return home with 1 girlfriend. if you bring 0 girlfriends to korea you may return home with 10 girlfriends. are you a gambling man?
ah yes also congratulations, what an amazing thing to win. pretty jealous!
The real question though is whether his girlfriend is reading this thread wondering about the community that payed for their trip to Korea which seems to be encouraging him to be unfaithful lol.
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Korea (South)17174 Posts
On May 11 2010 01:40 ray1234 wrote:Show nested quote +On May 10 2010 12:58 Rekrul wrote:
????????????
why would u bring ur gf to korea cause she would kill me otherwise
lolol nice
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Grats on the win! I am sure you will have an awsome time. Seoul is a great place to visit, there is just so much to do and se! And the people are the most friendly I have ever met during my travels, just awsome over all.
GL HF ^_*
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United States10328 Posts
On May 09 2010 03:00 motbob wrote:
Have fun watching Flash 3-0 (Kal and Effort playing team melee).
fixed
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Hey man!
I live in southwest Seoul near-ish Hongdae (one of the funnest places here). Send me a PM if you're trip isn't already packed with activity. I'll be missing the OSL finals because I'm going to a hardcore show I've been waiting on for 3 months, but I still might change my mind. Perhaps we can have a mini-TL meetup (lol) with some folks here.
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Grats! Have a great time! ^_^
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grats man
I hope you dont' have any friends who share your passion for Starcraft.
If you do I guess they're not friends anymore :p
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Haha. Congrats dude. I suggest trying the wriggly squid that Korea is known for. Oh and try to just randomly walk into a Internet cafe, wipe the floor with them, and walk out. =P Have fun.
EDIT: I think it's called Sannakji.
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Tomorrow (Friday) night, 7pm, Gangnam Station exit 6. Anyone who wants to come is welcome. See you all there!
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I just got home. Holy crap.
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Hahah, had a great night guys <3 See you on Sunday for some sight seeing and shopping
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I hope you had fun man.
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