▪ Tour: Boys over Flowers – Filming Locations Tour
“Korea has prepared for my coming! And this was because of HAPPIMIZE! Indeed, maximizing happiness! =)
It has been my longing to visit Korea especially when I became a fan of Boys Over Flowers. And with luck and maybe fate, I finally got to fly to Korea! =) I came across various travel agencies but there was HAPPIMIZE who provided me the most impressive quotation for a private customized tour. At first, i was hesitant in getting their services. I thought that their quote was too high and I was also afraid to trust since they are local Korean travel agent. I was so thorough in asking questions about the itinerary that we exchanged long thread of e-mails. So good that they did not give up on me! =)
Then came the day… our tour guide, picked me and my friend from our guesthouse on time. We rode a service van that was really tidy and very comfortable. It was impressive though… Before hitting the road, he first made an overview on how our tour will go and reviewed with us our agreed itineraries. He was also honest to tell us what places we can’t visit due to understandable reasons and he pleasantly suggested places for a fair exchange.
He was very well-versed with every places we passed by that made our interests went to the highest level! =) We never had dull moments during travel time because he has always have something to share about Korea. He was always aware that we are not used to the very cold weather that he made some arrangements that we won’t feel chilled. He was also very much aware of our budget for food that he sent us to fine restaurants where we can satisfy our pocket and crave for authentic korean food. He was a caring tour guide and its like he knew us very well to be sensitive to all our needs.
We always arrived and left the places in the itinerary on time that we were able to visit all places we want. He really studied well the itinerary and knows what would make me happy. He was also accommodating and flexible for every requests we had. He was also generous to take pictures using his own DLSR camera. He was very patient in helping us stand in the ski resort everytime we fall inspite our heavy weights! Hahaha! =)
What really struck me was when we visited the Yangpyeong Camp (a.k.a. Shinhwa School in BOF). At first, I did not know why he was hurrying to get the key of one of the rooms. Then I was touched when he said that he wanted to be the first to go in before other tourists come. To my surprise, we came in to the F4 classroom exclusively! I was really excited when I saw it. He really knows my intention of coming to Korea! So when the other tourist came in, I was already able to savor every corner of the room. =) Another thing which amazed me was his research about the Laundry Shop and Porridge House where Guem Jan Di lives and works, respectively. It was not in the original itinerary but he surprised me that he was able to locate them and gave me the freedom to choose where I would opt to go to since the two places were not in the same area.
The entire tour was absolutely astounding! Everything went smoothly as planned with flexibility in the itinerary. Every places and activities left so much gladness and joy in my mind and heart. I never thought of any wasted centavo and time for the tour we had. All i know is that everything was very memorable and worthwhile that no price can pay the happiness I had. The personal touch which HAPPIMIZE had brought in my tour will forever leave a very significant mark in my life, making Korea as my best experience ever!!!”
Joy Sindayen
Manila, Philippines