You and Korea: A Tale of Two Coastlines (But Mostly How Far Apart They Are)
Ever looked at a map and thought, "Man, I gotta get me some Korean BBQ. But how far is that deliciousness from where I'm sitting?" Well, friends, if that question involves Los Angeles and a serious hankering for kimchi, then buckle up, because we're about to dive into the geographical glory (or perhaps dismay) of distance.
Spoiler Alert: It's a Long Way, Baby (But Worth It?)
Let's not sugarcoat it. Los Angeles and Korea, specifically Seoul (because that's where all the good eats are, fight me), are about as far apart as two places on the same planet can be. We're talking thousands of miles (or over 9,000 kilometers for our metric system friends). That's farther than your phone fling will ever get you emotionally invested (zing!).
Think about it this way: You could:
- Fly for like 16 hours (think endless in-flight movies and questionable airplane snacks).
- Fold a piece of paper in half 10 times and that would still only be about the distance of a gnat's eyelash to your Korean vacation dreams.
- Train across continents, becoming a connoisseur of instant ramen along the way (because, let's be real, that's all you'll be able to afford to eat after buying that plane ticket).
But Wait, There's More! (The Not-So-Serious Part)
Now, look, I'm not saying it's impossible. If your wanderlust is strong enough and your bank account is feeling generous, then by all means, go forth and conquer that Korean BBQ mountain. Just be prepared to spend more time in a metal tube than you ever thought possible.
On the bright side:
- You'll have ample time to brush up on your Korean so you can impress the locals with your "hello" and "thank you" (anybody else hungry just thinking about saying "thank you" in Korean?).
- You'll be a seasoned airplane pro by the time you land, able to navigate the chaotic world of overhead compartments and questionable legroom with ninja-like reflexes.
- Jet lag will become your new middle name, because why sleep when there's a whole new world of culture and cuisine to explore (and by culture, we mostly mean food)?
So, there you have it. Los Angeles and Korea: separated by vast stretches of ocean, but united by a love for good food (and questionable fashion choices, but that's a story for another day). Now, go forth and conquer that distance, or maybe just order some takeout and call it a day.
