Chasing Shinjuku Nights

It was 12 midnight when Carissa decided to go out and buy stuff in Donki (Don Quixote) store in the area. I was not in the mood to go out that time because I was already sleepy, but since it was her last night in the city, I realized that I will be solo again for another five days! Then I started to think about what to do for the rest of the days. Should I go to Sapporo for a couple of days? 

We were supposed to go to Omoide Yokocho area where I told her about the local bars and resto to eat yakiniku and drink sake. Unfortunately, all of them are closed and I had a perfect spot to take a photo to opt. BUT really, I looked tired here and sleepy. Carissa wondered why I was not in the mood. 

We stayed in one of the APA Hotels in the center of Shinjuku. A few minutes away from the nightlife such as clubs and red light district. Damn you better to act that you are local when you passed by these clubs or else you will be harassed by some promoters outside asking you to come inside their bar. It was not my first time in the area, but I am curious what it looks like inside. I need a friend who loves to drink to go with me and check out the crowd? HAHAHA

Oh well, I wish I can do that when I come back again and probably will try Roppongi area as I heard that they have good bars there or should I book pub crawl to meet new strangers and turn them into still strangers because you will never ever see them again. 

I will pack my stuff after I published this post because I am flying to Tokyo tomorrow with my OG travel buddy Jo from Cebu as well. (okay that was random, I am writing about this, but I will be there the next day). You can check my Snapchat and Instagram: @jewelclicks for my updates or stories. 

Looking forward to enjoying the cold weather before I hit the beach this summer!

But first, I need to work out. HAHA

Until my next post!

xx

Have a great day everyone!

VLOG and Photo Diary: Pubcrawl Experience in Seoul South Korea

I went on a solo trip to South Korea last October. It was just a short trip that I regret after. I should have added one extra day to stay in the country. HAHAHA 

I wanted to explore the nightlife that Seoul has to offer. To be able to experience that I have to look for the spots and perfect location. I had no time, let's get real here. I have work after work. So I tried to search about Pubcrawl activity in Hongdae. After booking my Airbnb in Hongdae, I found this activity in Airbnb experience listing and it was nearby! Spell PERFECT! 

The activity will take 5.5 hours and the hosts are good English speakers so there was no miscommunication and you will really have fun. 

Meet Up Place

Our meet up was in RetroGameBar it was a themed after popular video games. When I arrived and meet the host and the other participants, I had a drink and played some of the games. So nostalgic. 

I met this solo traveler from California. IDK why she was laughing here. I guess I was telling her some jokes. 

Hongdae Park / Playground

After we are all completed we proceed to the next stop which is a park nearby. It is a children's playground and at night the crowd has a different vibe. Everyone can bring their drinks and chill at the park. That's what we did. We had our soju and rice wine for drinks. I tried it also in mixed and I was caught on cam. There you go.

It was weird that I was grouped with fellow Filipinos who have also joined the activity. I love talking to other nationality and excited to hear their stories. Here are the ladies that I met they are in one group. Looks like I belong. 

One group shot before going to the next bar.

Bar Hopping

For some reasons, I have no photos where we went. My goal that night was just to have fun! I checked my phone for photos the next day, but I just have a few photos. I don't know why I wasn't smiling in this photo. Soju and rice wine was kicking in. I only remember Ms. California and Danica. 

with Bo

The only decent groupie I have on my phone. I guess we were all having fun here and being comfy with each other. 

Another group photo outside the bar before going to the last club in Hongdae.

With Bo again, he said that we are on our 4th club that night. Watch the VLOG below. 

With homegirl, Danica! 

Overall Feels

It was a great night out. I really enjoyed it as it was my goal. This is a safe activity for a solo female traveler like me. But please be responsible when it comes to drinking since you will go home alone. Make sure to book the right activity and read the reviews first before booking. I booked mine in Airbnb Experience here. If you are looking for affordable accommodation in Seoul you can book via Airbnb and sign up using my link https://www.airbnb.com/c/jdelgado417?currency=PHP get a discount on your first booking!

Watch my 60 seconds VLOG 

about my Pubcrawl experience in Seoul South Korea! 

My 72 hours in Seoul, South Korea blog post soon! 

(photos from the host)

Have a great day everyone! 

xx

Photo Diary: Death Pool in Caboangan Pangasinan

We all have a different set of friends to hang out with. I am so lucky to find new friends here in Makati when I transferred to work here two years ago. Last year, we went to Liwliwa Zambales for some beach remedy and to have a break from our hectic work. This year, we went to not so accessible, but the beautiful and adventurous beach in Death Pool, Cabongaon, Pangasinan. Here's my photo diary in 3...2...1

Literally hot dog at the beach

The weather was gloomy the day that we arrived and I suggested to go to death pool also known before as depth pool while the weather is ok.

My homies: Karen, Kim, I, Jazz, Leona, and Mikee

Someone was moving on from the heartbreak.

We went back to the resort for some Karaoke time!

Time for some photo opts. Sunset session!

Cooking for dinner!

We are so lucky to experience sunset in Cabongaoan Beach that day. It was so lovely and added in my list of sunset session.

The next day, it was raining and we have to leave the beach before lunch to go back to Manila.



We had quick photo opts as a group.

TPLEX for toilet and smoke break!

That was a great trip! Until next time! 

Thanks Madam Travel and Tours for organizing this trip. 

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