Ever wonder what a #LadiesSpecial tour is?
In the first place, I didn't know such tour can exist and how fun it can be! But truth is, this tour can be called a Ladies' Special but if you give it a little tweak, this can be a tour for everyone!
When Cebu Pacific, JG Summit Holdings Inc and Korea Tourism Organization invited me together with 8 other Media, Blogger and Vlogger friends, I knew I had to say yes because this is the chance of a lifetime for me to go back to Seoul! The last time I visited the city was five years ago and I vouched to ho back! Thank God it finally happened!
So what can you expect when you travel with Ladies? It's a mixture of Fun, Girl-themed tours with loads of "Oppa talks"! I'm glad they inserted Cultural Tours which is very important for me whenever I travel.
Shall we start?
1. Everland
I personally did not see Everland as a stop for ladies but PEOPLE of all ages! Who wouldn't go crazy taking photos in such picturesque view wherever you go?
Everland is South Korea's largest theme park! Located in Yongin, a city in Gyeonggi-do, you may need a whole day to really appreciate all five zones: Global Fair, Zoo-Topia, European Adventure, Magic Land and American Adventure. (My Personal faborite is European Adventure)
We may not know all of the characters inside, I'm glad they follow theme per season! November was not only a perfect time to travel just because of the weather (Autumn is love!), it is also the time to appreciate Everland's Halloween Theme!
Look up and you'll see colorful and cute ghosts everywhere!
Of course there are crazy rides for the adventurous! T-Express - a wooden roller coaster that uses three trains. The world's fourth steepest wooden roller coaster which I plan to ride but it takes 100 minutes to queue and we don't have enough time! Someday...someday! My lungs and intestines will coincide!
There are other fun rides to see so plot your schedule well!
If you are not the type who loves crazy rides, just sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery of Everland.
Minature Garden
and a lot more! The scene is just breathtaking you may really spend more than enough time just to sit and absorb the beauty of nature.
2. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is located at Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Around an hour ride from Everland. This is UNESCO site perfect for everyone, men or women alike!
This structure appears from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty and was built as a display of the King's piety towards his father Jangheonseja.
If you roam around the fortress, you'll see holes between the bricks big enough to fire guns, arrows or long spears in case of attach. This area reminds me so much of China's Great Wall of China.
We were told by the guide that the Fortress went through damage so most of the area has been restored!
This may not be the original from the olden times but still breathtaking enough to say, this place is worth the visit!
After theme park and heavy cultural tour. It is time to sit down, relax and create your own scent!
Located at the famous Bukchon Hanok Village.
A Perfumer welcomed us and explained to us how creating one scent works!
Priced at 60,000KRW (approx less than $60) per head, you get to sit down, relax and smell 30 top, middle and base notes and create your unique scent that you call your own.
After sniffing 30 perfume bases which took almost on hour. You can finally choose your favorite 1 base, 1 middle and 1 top note.
The perfumer will help you with the ratio of all 3 notes and it can be altered even after mixing!
Sniff, sniff and more sniffing.
Once you are happy with the result, you pick your bottle of choice and fill it in and bring it home!
4. Dashing Diva at Gangnam Du
One cannot get into Gangnam District without humming or even dancing to the tune of "Oppa Gangnam Style" from Psy.
Gangnam Du is where most wealthy South Koreans reside. I can easily tell the difference by walking a couple of blocks, seeing all the luxury cars parked and expensive stores.
But as any lady, a quick stop at a Nail Salon is definitely welcoming. I personally wished I tried the other Nail Salon that isn't available in the Philippines at first but this came in a wonderful surprise.
The Dashing Diva Nail Salon itself at Gangnam Du is a tourist spot by itself. A two-storey nail salon that offers various nail related services.
The interiors look luxurious and I was put to ease immediately.
I immediately tried their gel service and had a simple French Tip using Purple Violet shade as tip and clear polish as base.
Most staffs speak basic English so you''ll definitely get away explaining to them what you want! They also have a lot of sample works for you to just choose and enjoy the moment.
Now, the makeup/skincare lover in me was tickled upon entering Innisfee Flagship Store. Several years ago, I fell in love with the brand when I first stepped in their store in Myeongdong, it was just a small shop and I hoarded so many items from skincare to makeup!
Fast forward to today, a visit at the Flagship store is even better.
You can immediately check out "What's New" displayed. For this season, it is the "My Palette" area which you can easily create your own palette. I like it that the eyeshadows were displayed so clearly I can easily swatch til my heart's desire.
Side note: Did you know that the Innisfree eyeshadows are extremely silky, smooth and pigmented?
Then you can see the area of Volcanic Pore
Capsule Recipe Pack for the mask lovers in you.
And what made my heart THUD so fast? The create-your-own BB Cushion! You get to pick the Design you want!!!
Found any favorite?
Just when you thought the store is enough Dessert for you, you can actually go upstairs and enjoy some sweets after hours of shopping at Innisfree Green Cafe
You get a healthy selection of healthy food and drinks like Juice, Jeju Green Tea beverages,
or a bit unhealthy like Cloud Tiramisu, Cappuccino and Latte.
Nevertheless, tried most of the ones on photo and they are WORTH the calories!
I have a couple more sites and things to do especially for the ladies. Find this interested? Give me a nudge to write Part 2 ASAP! I am so happy reminiscing the fun times and the wonderful friends I made during the trip!
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Innisfree please come to our shore I'm begging you lol!
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