Destination: Namhansanseong, part 2 – another look at Seoul’s mountain fortress (South Korea)
Part 1 to Namhansanseong is here. These pictures were uploaded via the old way, so they’re a little smaller on preview but wonderfully sized upon clicking. As promised, I found my way back to Namhansanseong on a new day to find the fortress and the South gate,...
Destination: Seoul Friendship Fair / Hi Seoul Festival (Spring 2009)
Where else in Seoul can you sample Chilean wine, buy Russian vodka, bite into Egyptian bread, wear an Indian or Malaysian dress, or even tie on a Vietnamese tie – all in one day? The Friendship Fair offers those things from over 50 countries, and balances out...
Destination: Namhansanseong – Seoul’s mountain fortress (South Korea)
Namhansanseong was originally built in the Silla Dynasty, or what the rest of the world would call the 7th century A.D. Built for wars against the Tang Dynasty (no relation to the beverage, I hope), the fortress presumably was destroyed at some point, since the...
Destination: Lotus Lantern Festival 2009 (Seoul, South Korea)
If you like lanterns, Buddhism, or parades, you’re in luck – with Buddha’s birthday just around the corner, the Lotus Lantern Festival was the perfect tourist destination to take in the Buddhist tradition. The party started Sunday afternoon near...
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