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Since our hotel's located right smack in the middle of Seoul it was a no-brainer that our first stop would be Myeongdong. :) Myeongdong is one of the primary shopping districts in South Korea and considered to be one of the most expensive shopping street around the world. But I may have to disagree for a bit here. It's expensive if you shop in department stores like Lotte, Shinsegae, etc. but not with the stand-alone stores like the ones in the following photos:
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Some stores were on sale. Check this out, shirts for less than ₩10,000 or roughly ₱400!
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Oh, and in case you had no idea. Women of Korea probably are the most vain people on earth. There's a beauty/cosmetic shop in every corner! As in every corner! I really felt bad for the pores on my face. Haha.
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There's hundreds of local and international brands to choose from. You'll never leave this place empty handed.
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Exploring Myeongdong with my shopping buddies Tita Lulu and Mama.
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As you can see from our photos it was a gloomy day but no worries 'coz there are street vendors selling umbrellas in case you forgot to borrow one from your hotel.
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We went inside Lotte Department Store while heavy rain was pouring outside.
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Spotted this fruit/vegetable that looks like a mix of melon, lemon and papaya. Any idea what this is?
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Lady in the photo looks like she's making a Korean version of a fried spring roll.
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Speaking of food. You'll never get hungry in Myeongdong as there are lots of food carts scattered everywhere offering different kinds of Korean street food.
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They're a big hit with locals and tourists. Sadly.. we weren't able to try it out. Looks yummy though! ;)
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Korea is best known for all things Samsung but I had no idea they have their own fashion line. Read somewhere that they even have a skincare line! Haha. Cool!
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Obligatory tourist shot with Mama and Tita Lulu. We ❤ ♡ ❤ Myeongdong!