[korea blog] trip to seoul | bts festa @yeouido | shopping at gotomall | ddp | secondhand bookstore

This post is going to be long.

With lots of photos!

So if you’re ready, let’s get the post started.

First off, starting with a photo of brunch because we’re heading out at noon 🕛

Had little to no time to do work but managed to write an article.

The shop’s name is 샤넬 (sha-nel) = Chanel 🤣

On our way to Seoul!

Bicycles are not allowed to be parked here though, since it’s an area for the handicapped.

But oh well…

Walking and transferring… it’s steps day today 👣

And we’re reaching!

Always been fascinated by these machines.

Am I weird? 🙃

And we’re here!

I’m quite disappointed that these signs were written in Korean.

I mean, not all global fans of BTS can read Korean, right?

And the color combination seems… odd?

The boyfriend says that the person who designed these signs must be an “oldie” 🤪

And we’re here!

Super hot weather.

These trash areas are going to pile up in no time 🪰

Blue skies greet us though.

This is Yeouido Hangang Park, by the way.

Was tempted to get an iced drink since the weather was calling for it… but nope, ended up not getting any.

Yes, we 💜 BTS.

You can rent a bike here. Prices are pretty affordable.

There are also some food stalls offering food for the event but at absurd prices though.

Some shots at the event.

I wasn’t part of the queue though.

The queue goes all the way to the back.

Scary 😦

P.S. See that lady in line staring at me? 😛

Exited and crossed the traffic light to get to The Hyundai when I spotted this doggo.

BTS fan too, huh? 🥳

Here’s a look at The Hyundai Seoul from the outside.

It was daytime so it wasn’t so pretty.

But still, I’m here for the air-conditioning ❄️

The purple lights would be prettier at night but we have other plans so… no choice.

That cute keychain 😝

Transferring to our next destination: GoToMall.

If you haven’t heard of it, you’re in for a treat.

The latest fashion trends at insane prices.

But before that, here are shots of my obsession with these drinks machines 😝

And here we are.

I’m going to let the pictures do the talking 😅

Was considering these two:

But I didn’t get them in the end.

Stopping here for a quick late lunch break.

They have an English menu too 👍🏻

Here’s our set.

We ordered a la carte though, since they didn’t have the combination we wanted.

13,000 KRW (10.18 USD) in total for this meal.

There’s this shop with lots of people in there, though I don’t see anything interesting 🧐

There are even massage chairs here 🤭

And the last stretch before we bid goodbye to GoToMall.

This area near GoToMall has shopping options too, just a little pricier and of better quality.

Taking the train to DDP and saw this:

They sell salads/veggies in a vending machine too, the last time I was here.

But I didn’t see any in stock today.

I was expecting events at DDP but nope, didn’t manage to see any.

It was also much quieter than the other DDP visits I’ve made so far.

I think the purple light-up is in the evening… but we have to leave, so… 😪

But I caught this.

And guess what?

I only saw the rainbow 🌈 like after, when I was editing this shot 🫢

I guess the trip to DDP was worth it after all? 😬

Ice to meet you 😶

This is my last stop — a secondhand bookstore called Aladdin.

I used to visit every time whenever I have a flight to catch back home.

But this time round, I just wanted to get a short read 📖

Browsing but didn’t get anything though.

And I was too tired to search any further 🔍

Some books I was looking at:

On our way back home.

I got a seat, thank God.

Taking these shots because of “Mnet Nolaebang” (Mnet karaoke) 😜

Ah yes, we’re in transit and that’s why I took these from the subway station.

Getting a drink because we’re too thirsty.

1+1 at 2,000 KRW (1.57 USD).

Final stretch… Hanging on 😴

The boyfriend went to the washroom and here’s my chance to shop 🤫

I’m looking for a hair tonic for my hair loss 😮‍💨

Might get one online instead since offline prices aren’t that attractive.

Checked out, let’s go.

I’m ending the post here because my dinner was the same as lunch and I took no photos 🙄

Going to catch a movie (Free Guy) before bed so…

I’ll see you tomorrow, yeah? 💜

Bye!

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