02/08/2024
Guess what? I've just been crowned one of the top fans of BTS—yes, the global K-pop sensation! 🎉 And it thrills me to the core because, like millions worldwide, I've pledged my allegiance to BTS, (ARMY,) with V (Kim Taehyung) reigning supreme as my ultimate bias.
Imagine this: Despite BTS feeling like celestial bodies from another universe, we can still forge a connection by tracing their footsteps in South Korea. Yes, you can feel close to them, even though they're currently serving in the military, by embarking on an 11-day pilgrimage to their homeland.
Here’s how our adventure unfolds:
🛬 Days 1 & 2: Touch down at Incheon Airport and whisk off to a splendid stay in vibrant Seoul. Spend your days basking in the city's wonders—from its bustling streets to serene palaces. Seoul, the heart where BTS pulses the strongest, is peppered with nuggets of their existence, from cafes they've visited to shops filled with their memorabilia.
🚄 Days 3 & 4: After a hearty Korean breakfast, hop aboard the KTX to Busan, the seaside city where V's bandmates, Jungkook and Jimin, were born. Dive into the culture with a stroll through bustling markets and sleek malls, and don't forget a relaxing day at Haeundae Beach, a slice of paradise.
🚂 Days 5 & 6: Next stop, Daegu—the birthplace of our beloved V and Suga. Here, the vibes shift as you explore traditional markets and serene parks, tasting the local flavors that might just be familiar to our stars during their younger years.
🛤 Days 8, 9, & 10: It's back to Seoul for a deeper dive into its enchanting markets, ancient temples, and lively beaches. As night falls, immerse yourself in the dynamic nightlife, from the trendy streets of Itaewon, a stroll by the Hans River, to the romantic vistas of Namsan Tower.
✈️ Day 11: As your journey wraps up, and you board your flight home, you’re left wanting more, already plotting to return and explore more, like the birthplaces of RM, Jin, and J-Hope, and immerse yourself further in the rich tapestry of Korean culture.
Can you picture it? Eleven days that barely scratch the surface of vibrant South Korea and the footsteps of BTS. But it’s a start, a beautiful voyage into the heart of K-pop and Korean tradition. Let’s chat more about it, maybe over some hotteok or tteokbokki?
Come on, doesn't this sound like a dream? Let's make it a reality! Give me a ring, and let's dive deeper into planning this stellar getaway. 🌟
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