I’m hitting the big 3-0 in 3 years. And understandably I’ve conscientiously been trying to mature and become more responsible. Though I’m still the same little girl deep down inside. Nowadays, Going home early from clubs is nothing new, thinking about my savings and how to earn more, planning for the future, thinking about my diet… And although I’m quite well versed with pop culture with my radio show… I must admit some of the new terminology and slang that the “kids” nowadays use is pretty difficult to grasp all at once. WTB (Want To Buy), TBH (To Be Honest), WDYMBT (What Do You Mean By That), IDC (I Don’t Care), WBU (What About You), HMU (Hit Me Up), OOTD? Didn’t it used to be FTW and LOL? or even just ASL? The young-uns nowadays seem to be into every single music festival, the next hot club DJ/producer seems to be getting more and more pre-pubescent, dance music is starting to sound curiously like the soundtrack of a famicom game, and the hipster movement? I don’t even know exactly what a “hipster” is haha.
My husband is a little older than me ;) and somehow even I feel like I’m getting old with how quick the trends, and fads come and go.
What’s great about life though is you know sometimes all it takes is a little magic to bring you back to the days of your youth. And as a child… I always dreamt of seeing snow and experiencing my first snowfall. Luckily GP and I got the opportunity to travel to Korea in February. You see… GP too has never seen snow… Every time we travel its usually in the summer, so when we experienced our very first snowfall together we both felt like kids again. And really all the things they tell you about the experience… How magical it is to see your first snowflake majestically fall from the heavens, how you feel like a child again while making your first snowball or snowman or even a snow angel… We even went snowboarding and skiing in one of the resorts outside of Seoul. We truly loved the entire trip plus don’t forget the shopping in Korea is AWESOME. And I can’t wait to do it again!
Group pic!
Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski World. Its an hour from Seoul.
You can rent clothes there by the way! We borrowed jackets, pants and shoes for snowboarding and skiing on top of what we had!
Jump for snow!
Our view from the room at night!
It was no joke taking this photo cause of the cold! #selfie :P
Our porma was better the second day ;) feeling pros!
There were 7 to 8 slopes with different levels of difficulty..
Took this on the way home from our ski trip.. So beautiful.
Stayed in Park Hyatt! We had a beautiful corner room with a view!
One of the best desserts!!!
Me figuring out what if it was cat or dog meat… Kidding! Haha
We found their Rodeo Drive!
Tourist pic!!
Interesting stores we saw in Korea.. Look at the cheetah print building!!
Gangnam!
At Octagon…
We even met Jay Park! (He really has nice skin!)
My first snowfall!
Cant wait for our next adventure!
These photos makes me wanna go to Korea :-) couldn’t fault ur blog at all.. I’m inlove!
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Hi..thanks for sharing your experience in Korea.. feel’s like ksama nyo ako..ahaha..
Hay.. kailan kya ako mkkpunta jan.. puro sands nakikita ko dito sa UAE..
One day ;)
Hi ate Andi! You inspired me with your blog posts and you also make me jealous because every place you got into was my “i-wanna-go-there” place. hehe :) I wish you could notice me and inspire me “more” with your beautiful and fab life. :) Always take care and God bless. :)
Thanks Fatima! I have always wanted to go to Korea but it was only this year that i decided! You should goooo :)
Prettty ate Andi :))))) I love this part of your blog about Korea ❤️❤️ Keep posting!! :’D
Thanks Jenny!!
Does Jay Park have a show at that time or he’s just partying? :D
He was just there partying! Hehehe!
Hi! Im just wondering what camera did you use for this pics? Was it the gopro hero 3+ black edition? Can it be used like a digicam?:) thanks! I loveyour blogs!
I used a lecia :) I only got my GoPro recently. Hmmm… I suggest you get a camera and have the GoPro for the wide angle pictures! It should be your extra cam!
What model of leica do you use?
Dlux 6 :)
Hi Andi! I love your pictures! What camera do you use? :)
Thanks Mara! I have a Dlux 6 :)
Hi Andi. At which hotel did you stay? Did you make your own itinerary? :)
And what brand of sunglass was GP wearing? ;) hehe thanks!
Paul Smith :)
Stayed in Park Hyatt! Yes we made our own itinerary. If you want i can help you with where to go :) …esp for shopping! hahah
Relate to that Andi..all the first experience in the snow. .it was amazzzzinggg. Nice pics btw. Tc
Thanks MayMay!!
my first snow experience is also in Korea..yay!!
Whooohooo… :)
Awesome photos! Your post made me more excited for our trip to Korea on September.
If I may ask, around how much did you spend on this trip and how many days? Thanks! :)
Andi! What is the model of GP’s sunglass? And where can I buy them? Pretty please tell meee :)
Paul smith :)
Hi Ms. Andi! I just want to say that your blog is amazeballs! I even visit it regularly just so I can be updated with your posts. :) Sobrang fan ko lang since nung kayo pa ni Jessica yung partners sa Magic hanggang ngayon. :) Haha
PS. I’m also from Antipolo. Haha ang saya ko lang. :)
Thanks for all the reply Andi..it makes me happy here :) You are so mabait. God bless.
Your so beautiful Andi. I love you!
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please post beauty and skin care tips. thank you andi
Sure :) Soon!
Hi Andi!!
I’ll visit Korea in 2 weeks time. May I ask where is the best mall to shop? hahaha.. We’ll be staying in myeongdong. Thanks in advance :) Btw, I love your blog & your pics are really nice. <3
Go to Dongdaemun & Namdaemun area. There’s a lot of malls there!!!
You’re so blessed Ms. Andie..continue to be a blessing =)
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It’s one of my dream to visit Korea, to experience snow for the first time too and I know it’s kinda mababaw na reason is I want to experience wearing winter clothes & boots. Hahaha
Hahaha, I was the same! Shopping for winter clothes is fun too and the challenge that comes with layering :P
Everything looks perfect in Korea. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of that place with us. God bless you more Andi. Have great weekend :)
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Hi Andi! You look so gorgeous in your travel photos! How do you do your curls when you travel? What hair spray do you put so it would stay the whole day?
Hi missy, I used a hair straighter so it also doubles as a curling iron :) I don’t use product anymore since its usually just the humidity in the Philippines na na wawala your curls right away.
Hi! You’re so pretty ^_^ please tell me how to be pretty like you. Hihihi <3
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Andi, I love reading your blog! I become more positive in life.. Thanks.. And because of this, I told my parents that the best graduation gift is to visit south Korea!, I show your blog to them. And they told me “anak, ok. That will be your grad gift” yey!!!! Love you andi!
Hahahaha you are so cute!!! Go show them and hopefully they agree :)
What’s the size and style of your Prada bag? :)
You know what to be honest i don’t know the names of the bags :/
wow! nice Korea adventure pics Andi, you look so beautiful, May I know what is the brand of the white shoes your wearing? ( the white one) Thanks!
Hi Andi,
Did you take the bus to Vivaldi Park? Any suggestions on what time should we arrive to avoid the crowd? Thanks :)
We hired a car to take us there :)
Hi Andi, may I know if this tour you have is DIY?Any suggestion to Vivaldi Ski world? THanks :)
i love love loveeee your blog! and god, you’re one of the prettiest talaga here in ph swear! :)
can i request? (sabay ganun hehe) when you travel, if it’s okay lang naman, give us an estimated budget like magkano sa airfare, accommodations, etc. para sana magkaron din kami ng idea how much do we have to save like sakin, i’m with the hubby and daughter, so yung budget namin ehh for 3 persons ehh du ka naman pwede magtravel na sakto lang yung money mo di ba. ayown. keep it up, stay in love and more more blessings pa to you and the hubby :)
Got it! We usually book our tickets early so we get the promo tickets and save :) but thanks for the tip!
Your Korea trip looks way better than ours! Id love to experience the snow in Korea as well, too bad we went at the end of their spring time. I love love love cold weather! Haha :p
Please share skin care tips and you’re beauty routine. You like you haven’t aged at all! More power and more posts!
Hi Liezel, will post my skin care tips soon :)
Hi miss Andi! It is my first time to go over your blog and everything is awesome! I got hooked with your trip to Seoul. If I may ask, how much does this trip cost? I am having a hard time saving money these days hihi
It’s really hard to save money but you’ll have to lay off eating out and shopping :P The trip, well we got a group rate for the tickets and booked early so got it pretty cheap. The hotel we stayed in was pricey but still worth it. The snowboarding was around 10k per day since you had to rent their equipment and also get a trainer :) I guess to be safe roughly, 200k?
hi ms. andi!
i like your blog and the reason is i need some info cause we plan to go to korea. may i ask what month and what season it was? is it expensive to go shopping there? so at least we have an idea and tips from you, hehe. thanks!
It was feb and it was VERY COLLLD. You’ll love shopping in korea they have a lot of malls and so much stuffff so much clotheeessss! But hard to shop during winter since its so hard to try on clothes since you have so much layers on! :P
Hi Andi!!! :)
I am really a big fan of yours, I keep on stalking your twitter, IG, etc! Hahaha ( Girl crushing <3 ) I've been to Korea also last Feb. Sad I was not able to see you there. Have you been to Petite France and Nami Island? It's also my first time to see and experience snow and all I can say is WOAAAAAAAAAAAAH! HAHAHAHAHAHA I also love to travel just like you. Thank you for inspiring me. I love you, Andi! Hope to see you soon!
My mom keeps telling me about Nami Island and how beautiful it is there!!! When i go back il goooo! :)
Hi Andi, where did you get your winter coats? Thanks!
Mango, Zara and others in HK :) But those are actually all old na :P
When in February did you go? We want to get there next year but I dont know if February 18 onwards will be too hot for us to experience snow fall!
Hi Andi! looooove this post! We’re going to seoul this coming Feb :) excited na! Hope you could share the best places to go around seoul. Thanks in advance! oh and btw, Congrats! So happy for you and GP :)
Hi Andi! We are going to Korea this February :) I became more excited after reading your blog. When exactly in February you went to Korea? We also want to experience snowfall kasi and some say rare na raw ang snow sa city during that time :( I am still hopeful though.. :)
hi andy,
In what specific place in korea did you shop?
Hi ! Andi , me and family is going to South Korea next summer and seeing another story trip you got , gives me an idea what i could i try , its not snowing though if we go there but ,we will try to go there whenit snows , feels kid at heart seeing thiss pictures , keep us updated when will be your next travel ! godbless to you and family
Hi Andi! I’m booked for Korea for february next year! Too early i know! But would like to ask what dates exactly were you there? Because if it’s too late for us to experience snowfall im gonna rebook our ticket. Thank you!
Whaaa to be honest, i dont remember na. That was 4-5 years ago :)