thelifeofloui

On our 12th day in Seoul, we went to Insadong to visit a temple and then we had a dolsot bibimbap lunch in that area. Then we headed to Apgujong and went to Cafe Mula, one of my top most hyped cafés. So much white and marble. We shared their King Size Matcha Tiramisu which was really good. After that we headed to Eungbong to climb Eungbong san (a small mountain? a large hill? who knows). It was really nice! To round the day off we headed to Gangnam for Indian food! On our 13th day, our last full day in Seoul, we headed to Myeongdong to pick up some last things and have lunch at YG's restaurant. We'd heard that their fried chicken would be insane...and the rumors were true. Probs the best fried chicken I've had in my entire life. Then we went back to our apartment and packed our bags etc and went to bed early. The next day we woke up at 4:00 in the morning and then headed to the airport and then...went back home :) 

 

 

-

THUS CONCLUDES our Japan & Korea trip! It took a while to post it all but, better late than never! It was such an amazing trip and I'll never forget it. But now I can return to blog about life here in Sthlm, which won't be as exciting as travelling but whatevs. Back to reality FOR REAL now!

On our 10th day in Seoul we went to Time Square mall in Yeongdeungpo. That's where Amber and Luna shot their "Wave" music video!! The mall was super nice with a lot of shops and cool restaurants. We had lunch at a Japanese restaurant just for the lolz. Later we went to Banana Tree, in Sinsa (or rather between Sinsa and Apgujong I think...) and had their famous potted pudding and cotton candy latte. On our 11th day we visited Namdaemun market and then walked along Seoullo 7017 towards Seoul station. Then we visited a museum close to Gyeongbokgung and when we exited the museum they were changing the guards at the gate! The timing!! Then we went for fika at a Innisfree café and then went to Insadong and had mandu for dinner. 

 

We spent our seventh day in Hondae. We had brunch at a cool place called Ugly Stove and then I went to my hair appointment to perm my hair! It took about 3 ½ hours and then we met up again for dinner (ribs and cheese omg). After dinner we went to a very hyped café called Creamfields, which was like...goals. On our eighth day we visited Namsan Tower, enjoyed a fika at Passion5 in Itaewon, visited the war memorial of Korea, had a quick stop at Ehwa Women's University and then finished the day off with a huge melon bingsu! On our ninth day we visited COEX mall and SM Town. It was crazy. Then in the evening we had Korean BBQ again and then dessert at Billy Angel (maybe my fave?! I wanna go there every day </3). 

 

On our third day, we visted Lotte World Mall. A super huge shopping mall with tons of nice cafés (like Doré Doré which I've been hyping like hell!) We also saw Wonder Women (which was amazing!). On our fourth day we explored Gangnam and had Korean BBQ in the evening. On our fifth day we went café hopping in Garosugil. I think that Garosugil is my favourite place in all of Seoul...there's tons of cafés and shops!! And then had a street food feast in the evening at Myeongdong. On our sixth day we had a facial (which was insane) and then went for sushi at Itaewon. 

 

After arriving in Seoul, super early in the morning, we headed to our AirBnb apartment in Chungmuro and chilled a bit. Later that day we headed out and explored the area. The next day, on our first real day in Seoul, we headed to Myeongdong to do some shopping and then had dinner in Hongdae. On the second day, we visited Gyeongbokgung and the Bukchon Hanok Village and also Insadong. In the evening we went to Gwangjang market for some street food!  

 

On our fifth day in Tokyo, me, Sofia and Satsuki went to Yokohama to visit China Town there and EAT EVERYTHING. On the sixth day (monday) we went to Disney Sea together with Yuuki. It was such a perfect day. Then on our last day in Tokyo, our friends showed us around campus at Tokyo University. Satsuki's family spoiled us one last time with an amazing feast at home before heading to Haneda Airport. Then that night we caught our flight to Seoul~

 

 

 -

Okay....here goes. I am gonna post some pics from our first four days in Tokyo. During the first day we were super jet lagged and after arriving to our friend Satsuki's house, we then went out and visted Shinjukugyoen. It was super big and very beautiful! On the second day me and Sofia went shopping alone and in the evening we met up with Satsuki and Yuuki for dinner! Sweet Yuuki, how I've missed her <3 On the third day the four of us hanged out in Shibuya together! On the fourth day me, Sofia and Satsuki visited some temples and then met up with Tomone who was in town. So great to see her again as well! 

 

I took plane up to Umeå early on Monday morning and I am gonna spend the entire week here hanging out with friends and family. Some last vacation before work starts next week. Also need to start worrying about what to do this fall. Ugh. I have many ideas, I just need to decide on WHAT idea is the best. And I hate having to make big decision like this....

-

Btw still contemplating on how to blog about the trip. Should I make like...Tokyo pt 1, Pt 2 and write about it in a condensed format maybe? And then the same with Seoul?? Hmm...