So here we are in 2016 getting ready for summer travel. And you know what? I'm heading to Croatia again this year with the fam. And you know what? I wish I was going to Korea instead. NOBODY but Teppy gets this. Most people feel a Croatian vacation along the scenic Adriatic would be a no brainer if given the choice of the two. I, on the other hand, disagree profusely. I am going to show you my Pros and Cons of Croatia vs Korea on the chart below:
Croatia Pros
| Croatia Cons
| Korea Pros
| Korea Cons
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So, now you can see that a trip to Korea CLEARLY outweighs a trip to Croatia. And here I sit, 8 weeks out, bummed and miserable that I am not going to my dream destination. This is clearly a 1st world problem and I am by no means denying the insanity of this situation. I mean, I'm freaking traveling abroad this summer and I am complaining! Yes. I am. But the heart wants what the heart wants and this heart wants Korea. Teppy and I were talking about why Korea keeps calling us. We decided that it is the fantasy of the dramas. Dramas take us to a happy place, even though it is a fabricated unreal place. When we are in Korea, we can touch the fantasy. Kind of like kids and their Disney World. Korea is this 43 year old's Disney World. In Korea, I can touch my fantasy and live in my happy place in real life. It is magical, therapeutic, and fills my Seoul (pun intended).
So this summer, as you all are enjoying your fantastic vacations, think of me lounging on the island Brac watching k-drama on the sly while everyone else is out enjoying the sand and sun:) Fingers crossed that Korea 2017 is on the horizon for Vicky and Teppy Trip 2!
p.s. Last summer, I went to New York City for 2.5 weeks. I like Korea better than NYC too. ~posted by Vicky