Destination: Haeundae Beach – the biggest beach in the country (Busan, South Korea)

Located in the southeast corner of the city, Haeundae Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Busan, and is also marketed as one of the best tourist destinations for the city. According to a English sign on the beach, approximately 10,000,000 tourists visit the...

Destination: Geumgang Park (Busan, South Korea)

Welcome to Geumgang Park in Busan – with a little something for everyone and plenty to see, it’s easy to spend a whole day here. Above is the opening gate to the park… After walking up one of the paths, I discovered a (mostly empty) theme / amusement...

Destination: Gwangju Folk Museum (Gwangju, South Korea)

Welcome to Gwangju Folk Museum – one of several attractions in Jungwoi Park. According to a brochure I picked up, the museum has over 9,400 items, although ‘only’ 2,959 items are exhibited… Not bad for a 500 won entrance fee (about 50 cents)....

Destination: Yongdusan Park / Busan Tower – a sight to see, both inside and out (Busan, South Korea)

The Busan Tower, located inside Yongdusan Park, remains one of the best spots to see the whole city – water and land – in a sweeping 360 degree view. While not as tall as the Seoul Tower, I liked the view from Busan better – and less pollution means...

Destination: Namdaemun Market – a huge shopping area (Seoul, South Korea)

My destination this weekend was a rainy Namdaemun Market (남 대 문, pronounced Nahm-day-moon). It’s widely visited by locals and foreigners for their deals and shopping for literally everything under the sun – or rain, as it were. When I went, the crowd of...

Destination: Dobongsan (Bukhansan National Park, Seoul, South Korea))

Thanks to Korea4expats for advertising the hike, and the Seoul International Hikers Club for organizing the event! Dobongsan is one of the most favorite mountains among Korean hikers in Seoul. Standing at 739.5 meters tall (about 2,426 feet tall), it is part of...

Destination: Bucheon (South Korea)

A 3 meter tall statue (about 10 feet) greets you as you enter an unnamed building in Bucheon. Welcome to Bucheon, my second destination this weekend (Sunday, 6 July 2008) and the town I live in. It’s sometimes described as the little town between Incheon (home...

Destination: Club night (Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea)

I’ve blogged about the Hongik University area before, but last Friday (27 June 2008) was a special night. Once a month – the fourth Friday of every month – it’s Club Day. On Club Day, you buy a yellow bracelet (current price 20,000 won –...

Destination: Chinatown in Incheon

My travels last weekend (28 June 2008) took me to the Chinatown in the Incheon area – a town about 30 minutes away from where I live by subway. It’s actually the end of the line for subway line 1 – and you literally see the end of the railroad after...

Destination: a match between North Korea and South Korea – World Cup Stadium (Seoul, South Korea)

This weekend was an almost historic coming-together of sorts: North Korea vs. South Korea. The battle was ferocious, and at times I wasn’t even sure if we had a chance. Then I looked up out of my program and realized I was at a soccer game 🙂 Welcome to World Cup...