RE: WanderList #1: Why you should visit Seoul
As a South African now living in Brazil, I could relate to soooo much! Salvador the city I live in, is also very tourist friendly (although not as good to get lost in! It can be dangerous is certain areas). People are just as willing to go out of there way to help you here.
Tipping is not required here either, and the variety of types of food is amazing (A LOT of sushi places especially - its a craze here).
And about desserts - I was blown away by how many different flavours of ice-cream they have here that I had never heard of. Especially fruit flavours (and thus fruit!). Have you ever heard of Caja, Umbu, Jabuticaba, Acerola or Graviola? These are all fruit, I promise, lol.
And yes, here, the old exists with the new, very much. The city is 500 years old. One of the first towns established when they discovered South America...
One thing completely different, for sure, is the weather. Here, there is only one: HOT. Hehehe... Well, with a small variation in June/July called "slightly less hot with some rain" ;P
But I envy you your travelling experience! I've only ever been between here and my home city of Cape Town. Would love to travel more!
Hi @mandelsage! Now I'm seriously considering going to Brazil because of what you said. Filipinos can visit there visa-free. And I would like to see Cape Town too! I saw a video where there are penguins on the beach, just roaming free. I've never been to both South Africa and South America but they're both on my list. 😁
Grrr.. Rub it in, will you? ;P .. Yeess, definitely go to Cape Town. I miss my city sooo much. Definitely one of the best things about South Africa. The beach you're talking about it Boulder's Beach. I went there with my wife (then fiancé) on a visit 3 years ago. It's wonderful but watch out... Both the penguins and the cold water bite ;P
Hahaha. Thanks for the warning! Will have to start saving up then so I can go! Regards to your wife. 😊