DIY KOREA TRAVEL (SISTER-COUSIN BONDING)



I know I’m a bit late to post this blog since I traveled last January 2017 but well I’m bored and don’t have work so let’s be productive in here :D
Our flight got delayed for 1 hour. What do you expect? It’s Cebu Pacific Airline that’s not new for them but who cares? If I can travel to South Korea I will wait patiently, and I have time to check some tourist spots in Seoul (Well, I didn't apply this one hahaha).

Upon arrival to Seoul, we were mesmerized with the people, climate and surroundings. This is one in my bucket list, I almost cry that time. All my hard work paid off. I never imagine coming here, that my visa got approved. I’m one of those lucky first timers.


Let’s Wander South Korea




HOTEL  

STEP INN HOSTEL, MYEONGDONG

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Step Inn Myeongdong 1 is located in central Seoul, a couple minutes’ walk from the popular Myeongdong shopping area. It offers well-equipped private rooms with city views on the 15th floor of the property building. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

All rooms are air-conditioned and comes with a dressing table and a fridge. Private bathroom features a shower and a toilet with electronic bidet. Towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided (The bathroom was made of glass so if you're in a group, they can see your body and soul hahaha). There are a full kitchenette with dining tables and a shared lounge.

It's very convenient for people who loves food and shopping.


FIRST DAY

We were just walking for the whole time in these trip. You can either use a cab, train or taxi but for as we want to wander Seoul. Also, you can use the underpass for shortcuts (Again! We didn't apply this one to ourselves) .

Cheonggyecheon Stream


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Changdeokgung Palace


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Deoksugung Palace


There will be a Royal Guard Changing Ceremony in Deoksugung Palace  before opening the gate around 9am or 10am. 

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Gwanghwamun


The main and largest gate of  Gyeongbokgung Palace.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace


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Old Village


A glimpse of what Korean living before.

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Angelican Cathedral


No selfie allowed and please be quite.

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Seoul Museum of Art


Just a little walk from Deoksugung Palace.

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Kids are not allowed to enter and no taking of photo


SECOND DAY
 We woke up around 7am and gone to the station at 9am, it's snowing that time and we didn't expect the cold. IT'S FREAKING FREEZING!! So wear warm clothes as much as possible (Again! We didn't apply this one to ourselves)

Lotte World

We purchased this one day pass, you can avail discount if you booked korean flight (like jeju air,etc). The place was amazing! There are many rides to choose from. We tried this 4D ride, ship and roller coaster. Expect long wait for the rides, it will consume your time most probably 15-30mins.

DANCE PARADE

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ENTERTAINMENT

Unfortunately, only 3 rides we tried because too much people that time and consumed our time in waiting for our turn especially the atlantis.



The Conquistador (c) Lotte World Site

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Wild Jungle


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Atlantis

MORE PHOTOS

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THIRD DAY


We just roam around Myeongdong Area. Eating and shopping.


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N Seoul Tower

We were just walking going to N Seoul Tower, don't worry walking in Seoul is safe and everyone is friendly. Guess what, we found this Anime/Cartoon Street.


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Nagkatuloyan kaya yung mga nag-love lock dito? Hmmm

If you bought love lock in N Seoul Tower there's 3 keys in there. As for me I throw the 1st key and I gave it to my lover the 2nd key and I have the last one. Well, if it didn't work at least I didn't mention his name in my love lock :')

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I don't want to expect something from this love lock so I just wrote like that. No hard feeling ☺️
We purchased the combo for Observatory Deck + Hello Kitty, or you can choose Observatory Deck + Anime and there's a free jasmine tea. My sister wanted to see Hello Kitty so I have no choice.


Hello Kitty

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Observatory Deck

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There's a photo booth in the Observatory and you can wear this Korean queen and princess outfit. They will edit your photo either you are in a palace or in N Seoul Tower.

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FOURTH DAY

SM Town

Where your favorite oppa is here.

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COEX Aquarium

 My first time to see an aquarium ❤❤❤ There are lots of species in here like sharks, penguins, piranha and many more. I like this funny looking pirarucu.


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I don't know what they're doing but when I took this photo they fall in line.
Like a class photo, maybe?

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The allies of Ursula won because King and his people became like this ☹️☹️

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Dog Cafe

My eldest sister and cousin don't like dogs I just force them because I really want to pet this cute little pug, I like pugs a lot. They're adorable ♥♥

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FIFTH DAY

We booked this tour thru Klook. Our tour guide is such a friendly guy and so cute hahaha but he's married :(

It's freezing here especially in Nami Island, as far as I remember the temperature that time was -14°C so wear warm clothes if you'll be coming here on winter.


Petite France

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Nami Island

Ice carving

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Rail Park

You can see the solemn place in Korea, the sea view and the trees. The railway was farther than we've thought most probably 30mins or more ride. Exhausting but nice experience.

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LAST DAY ☹️

We just wander in Myeongdong area, eating, selfies, shopping and many more. Myeongdong Church was very near in our hostel and just now we discovered hahaha that's the benefit of walking and just wandering around.

Enjoy your vacation everyone. See you again Korea!


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NOTE:
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Book thru klook for discount: https://www.klook.com/invite/GM186?c=PHP

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