HELLO KOREA! (Day 4-5 + Know who deserves the hashtag #goals)

HELLO KOREA! DAY 4 (APRIL 15)

Day 4 was a long fine day.  The weather was very nice, not too sunny, not too windy; in short, it was a good day to explore.  The first thing we did was a photo walk around our hotel.  After breakfast, we looked for picturesque areas. Ta da!

Afterwards, we proceeded to Hanbok Wearing and Kimchi Making, in Korea House.

Me to ate: Nganong kulang man ni ang side dish ha! 😆

Mga feeling ikasal! 😂 

After Kimchi Making, we went to the Red Pine Shop and Amethyst Showcase; where Hyundai Premium Outlet + Hyundai Cruise Experience then followed. 

Hyundai Premium Outlet is like a mall that holds premium brands, that's why it's the Premium Outlet.

Window shopping na naman #youngdumbandbroke

 
We had our lunch inside the Hyundai Cruise, but before we got into the cruise, we had another photoshoot galore in the esplanade by the Han River.

Here are the shots my sister took while we were in the cruise (testing warm preset):

After the cruise experience, we had a 30-minute stop in Insa-dong.

This was taken in Insa-dong. This is like Myeong-dong too, but they hold a big difference.  The stuff sold here are traditional goods of Korea. This place makes your old soul come alive, like these calligraphy brushes below.

Although this place is getting a little bit commercialized, I firmly believe they will never lose the main purpose on what this place is truly for. 

We also had a little food trip here. The funny thing is we only tried few food because again, we got busog right away (ano ba 'yan)

I loved it here! Anyways, last stop for today: Dongdaemun.  

We took photos at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and had our last dinner nearby.

Thank you to my Auntie, Mommy Jing for the Red top!

Last night in Korea :-(

THAT'S IT FOR DAY 4!

Hanbok Wearing and Kimchi Making

Red Pine and Amethyst Shop

Hyundai Premium Outlet and Hyundai Cruise Experience

Insa-dong

Dongdaemun

LET'S GO BRIEFLY ON DAY 5 (APRIL 16)

We only had a short agenda today: Liver Shop, Duty Free, Everland and to go home! (huhu)

At Duty Free:

Saan umabot ang ukay ko? Sa Korea! Haha

At Everland:

During April, you can catch the Tulip Garden! I'm not a tulip person, but man, they are beautiful. Walang ganito sa Pilipinas, bes so awra!

Welcome to my hacienda! 😂

Cable ride

We were given the unli ride ticket, but we were not able to try even a single one. First, giunhan mi sa kaba.  Second, we tried to line up for one attraction: Safari Zone, but even the lining up took us an hour, and the call time was drawing near; so we gave up.  We chose to walk around for the last 30 minutes.

Some things to know about Everland:

1. Prepare for so much walking

2. Prepare for a sea of young chinggu's (young koreans)

3. It will take you an entire day or two to try everything!

4. Lining up will take you time (so much time)

5. Yet, it is the biggest amusement park in SoKor, so gather up all your courage to try the exciting rides!!!

My sister and her South Korea face paint

THEN, AFTER EVERLAND, WE HEADED OURSELVES TO THE AIRPORT.

With Jini, the tour group photographer and assistant tourist guide.

Annyeong South Korea! Kamsahamnida! See you soon.

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Short note as I end this series of blog posts

Some people tell us "#goals kayo sila bay" well, maybe because we've travelled on our own at our young age.  We discover places as our parents let us be, but none of the trips could have ever happened if our parents did not support us financially and in all aspects.  The SoKor trip would not have been possible without our ever supportive sponsors. As an aspiring blogger, I may not have the corporate sponsors YET, but definitely, I have my number 1 fans - my family. This #travelgoals achievement, which some may probably say that we are lucky enough to have experienced the "once in a lifetime", was made possible through the efforts my fam who deserves the appreciation more than what we/I deserve.

This is prolly my last sponsored trip by them (hahahuhu) because I am no longer a student!  My parents never spoiled us with luxury.  They never spoiled us with materials.  Yet, they always rewarded us through trips.  Indeed, a trip is just one of the most beautiful gifts one could ever receive.  It's different from investing your money in an expensive item.  With traveling, you spend the money to explore places and build yourself.  That's why, my parents are inspiring me to work hard in life, that one day, I can pay them back with trips that they never had.

To all people who supported us in this trip, financially or in any aspect not mentioned: Mommy Jing, Ninang Jo, Ninong Allan, Auntie Dinah, Tito Zaldy, Lolo Father and Lola, thank you. All glory and praise to the Lord! This dream trip was made possible through Your will and grace.

Thank you for reading up until here! 💛

Radiating sunshine,

Hannah Borja