Sunday, January 5, 2014

For more photos from my Seoul Trippin'

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Korea Trippin' PT. 3


That morning/afternoon we did all the shopping we could after roaming around the places in Seoul and went back to the places we noted that we wanted to shop in. I went for broke on this trip, guys. I really did.



It's really hard to decide on what item to buy if you are on a tight budget. Also if there are a gazillion cute things you want to purchase in just one building. It was really a challenge and you really have to decide which ONE YOU WANT THE MOST AND WHICH ONE YOU HAVE TO LEAVE BEHIND huhuhuh.


We were waiting for our stamps to be done so we decided to grab a snack first. Kimchi pancaakeesss. MY BRO IS NOT A FAN. Lol, dunno why he hates it.


Flea market in Hongdae. Lots of artists all in one park. They were pretty much into supporting artists who make your portraits in a few minutes in their own styles. Lots of creative vibes happening in this area really. I tried to take some photos of the crafts that artists were selling here but they didn't want to get their items pictured so nvmmmm.


We were in a hurry to be able to purchase lotsa stuff for our pasalubongs to our loved ones since it's customary to have gifts if you travel so it was really crunch time for shopping. 


After all that travelling we had lunch in Myeungdong where this very yummy chicken galbi was served.



We were really tired and hungry that we were able to finish the whole thing! Bro loved iiiitttt.


Namsan Tower from Myeungdong! That's our last night in Korea guyyysss. Huhuh.


The next morning, my bro bought some products for himself and we ate brunch~


Naengmyun!!!! As much as I love Jessica's Naengmyun song (cold noodles), I'm not really a fan of this one. Ughhh...


They claimed to be best at what they do but we ended up getting disappointed. Their noodles were meehhhh.. after buying pasalubongs and me literally broke we decided to wrap up our travels in Seoul and head to Incheon Airport.


Best airport in the wooorrllldddd, what upppp? I think they're the best because of the practicality of the airport. The service was really nice as well. Down here is OUR LAST LEGIT KOREAN DINNER... :< creyz



We were really thankful for everything and how we survived the trip and how we were able to do it all on our own. Do note that this was my first trip ever without parental guidance~ and my first trip EVAR to plan on my own (sorta). I was really thankful that everything went well and that nothing bad happened to us. Realized that there are a LOT of things I still need to see from the world and I now know what my cousin meant when she told me she wants to travel to a different country at least once a year. 

Getting to visit unfamiliar territory is really an eye-opener. I love seeing one country's culture and trying to immerse ourselves in it and learning their ways. Randomly meeting nice people (and sometimes rude) along the way is all part of the journey and appreciating the world for what it is. I learned that not everything is easy, everything has to be accounted for and that travelling isn't just going to one place and enjoying the "shopping malls". I also realized that it's a good thing to be proud of your country (lelz, you know how pinoys are) because Koreans are really proud of theirs. If you're proud of what you are and where you came from, good vibes will just go your way, you know?

I know this is a pretty damn late post but I've really been busy these days. A lot has happened this 2013 and now that this post reached the New Year's. Lol. I REALLY NEED TO POST THIS UP and do the obligatory New Year's post too! =)) 

PS. If given a chance to go back to Korea. I would definitely grab it (given that I can pay for all of my expenses). I know there are still loads of places I have to visit and discover in Korea, there's still a lot to get lost into and unearth. Hehehee. Koreaaaa FIGHTING! :>
That was necessary haha.

PPS. I still have some photos from my film cameras that needs processing. I hope I get to find the time and money to get them all processed so I can post them soon too! KOREA I REALLY DO MISS YOU! I WILL COME BACK FOR YOU.