‘You’re crazy!’ / ‘Mad!’ / ‘Nothing’s changed with you. The flighty horse.’
So these were some reactions I got from a few friends when I told them I had booked myself on a flight to Korea on the spur of the moment. I had the thought Monday night before going to bed. By Tuesday afternoon 3pm, I had redeemed a ticket with my KrisFlyer miles to Seoul. I couldn’t not make use of the SQ 50% discount on miles redemption.
For the month of May, the cities eligible for the 50% promotion are Zurich, London, Auckland, Seoul and Sydney. The first three were out ‘cos they are too expensive. So it was a toss-up between Seoul and Sydney. I decided on Seoul because I had just enough miles for it, whereas for Sydney I would have had to top up with money (seeing that I have at least 70% of the required miles) or redeemed my credit card points for miles.
Sydney would have been the easy and cheaper option actually. I would have free accommodation and it’s a city I call my second home. I’m familiar with it, I have family and friends there. But Seoul won out because I decided I needed a bit of adventure. I need to see something new, discover new places and cultures. I need the challenge of being in a place where I don’t speak the language. I want to be put out of my comfort zone and have my senses heightened. I need to feel alive.
So this is another one of those last minute, on-the-spur-of-the-moment decisions that my friends have grown accustomed to me making. It’s going to be solo travel and I’ll probably find myself lonely often during the trip, but nevermind, I’ll deal with it. I’ll survive 13 days on my own. I just desperately need to get out of Singapore. I haven’t been out since end October. I’m going insane.
Actually I know NOTHING about Korea. And as of now, I have no clue where I’m going to go or what I’m going to do, or where I’m going to stay. I’m shitting in my pants. Haha. But nevermind, it’ll work out somehow. I’m sure.
If anyone knows any cool people I can possibly contact to take me out, or have any suggestions as to what I should do, go, where I should stay etc, please drop me a note!!! ANY help is appreciated ‘cos this crazy dolly’s agenda here is like a blank canvass at the moment and is completely open to suggestions! I’ll be in Korea 12 – 24 May.
Thank you!!!