Korea ’13

K & I make it a point to travel at least once each year. I would have preferred the number 2 but alas, time is certainly not on our side with both of us struggling with our own schedules most of the time. (Need to keep my wanderlust under check!) This year, we have chosen Korea to be our destination for our Summer vacation! Annyeong~ ^^v

First up, Busan!

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Busan was our least favorite city simply because it was so hard to communicate over there since few knew English. We also had a hard time getting a cab everywhere & even if we did, it often ended up in traffic jams. *shakes head in dismay*

Next stop, Jeju!

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We rented a car in Jeju so navigating around was a breeze with the English GPS! We could stop wherever we wanted to to grab a coffee or simply to linger a lil’ longer at a scenic spot. P1260023 P1260052 P1260075 P1260090 P1260101 P1260134 P1260185 P1260186 P1260207 P1260231 P1260249

We traveled out to the Udo Island for a half-day trip. There, we rented a tandem bicycle to make our way around the coasts. A very, very lovely island full of adventures & wonders! A pity we only managed a fifth of it before the last ferry back.

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We fell so deeply in love with Jeju. The entire province was just so incredibly beautiful & welcoming! The skies were the bluest shade of blue I have ever seen, the waters clear & inviting, the weather cooling with a touch of the Sun’s gentle warmth (on the less sunny days). I definitely want to return here again one day.

Our last stop was Seoul. Both K & I aren’t holiday-shopping fanatics. We prefer to walk around at our own pace & busk in the local culture.

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A very briefly narrated post but that’s it! There are obviously many noteworthy moments in Korea. Like another book to my collection, flipping through these pages of memories, I particularly like the paragraph where K & I were singing ‘Country Road’ in the car while driving up the mountain. All these memories I’ll keep close & fondly to my heart.

Lotsa love,
HY x

Riders Cafe

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Having to work on both Saturdays & Sundays, the lovely idea of enjoying a weekend brunch is never probable. Plus the fact that Riders Cafe is always packed (& hence reservation is mandatory) and that both K & I are procrastinators just don’t go hand in hand.

K had been telling me ’bout Riders Cafe since some two years ago (that’s how much we procrastinate *guilty*). I’m glad we finally put an end to this! Partly ‘cus I have been harping on how he had promised to bring me here since forever heh. ^^

Predictably, we order two sets of eggs bennycappuccino. (I think our tastes are converging hehe!)

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Now, that’s the sunshine I don’t mind waking up to every day!

Reserved my new cropped top for this special day (brunch is my fav kinda meal but sadly, I hardly have time for it). It features simple embroidery on organza which is just plain pretty! Paired it with striped jeans for a casual twist.

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Spent my Easter Sunday working. Hope yours was better & more fruitful than mine! Happy Easter! x