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RE: 2 Days between Boryeong Mud Fest and seoul

by Hanguk 30 May 2012

I just got back from a weekend in Gongju and I highly recommend it. It wasn't crowded, even on a major holiday weekend. The mountain…
Re: 2 Days between Boryeong Mud Fest and seoul

by JasonInJapan 29 May 2012

For culture, you might want to look into Gongju and/or Buyeo. They've each got a couple of sights worth checking out. Buyeo is the smaller…
Your favorite spots in Seoul

by leftelcid 02 May 2012

Hello Friends, I will be staying in Seoul for 5 nights and then traveling to Gongju for a 2 night stay. I will be traveling with my pen…
Overnight advice: Danyang and Gongju

by antoncataby 25 March 2012

Hi. Apologies for multiple posts. We will be spending six weeks in Korea in April/May and we plan to spend three nights/four days visiting…
Re: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by antoncataby 25 March 2012

Thanks to all of you! Especially for your superb advice about parks, Ulleungdo, and ferry schedules. And so, we now have a less tentative…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by rin181 12 March 2012

A bit strange, is that in Seoroksan, the crowds are mostly near the cable car, and one popular hiking trail, for example the trails to…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by antoncataby 12 March 2012

Thanks, rin181. Very helpful We're definitely interested in some hiking, but the potential for crowds made us a but apprehensive about…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by rin181 12 March 2012

Don't know your interests, but Korea has excellent hiking trails in their national parks (as it's their national "sport" it can be busy…
Re: Backpacker in South Korea

by Cholandesa 09 February 2012

I fully agree on the other ones that any trip to South Korea is definitely worthwile, it is a great country to explore and mingle!! Basicly,…
RE: From Jeju-Do to Jeonju or Gongju / Buyeo??

by Cholandesa 23 October 2011

Thank you very much for this great and very usefull website!!!
Re: From Jeju-Do to Jeonju or Gongju / Buyeo??

by JasonInJapan 21 October 2011

I know there are buses from Daejeon's East Bus Terminal (the main one) to Cheongju Airport, but I can't remember how frequent they are.…
From Jeju-Do to Jeonju or Gongju / Buyeo??

by Cholandesa 21 October 2011

Annyounghaseyo! I am currently travelling around South-Korea and next week I plan to visit Jeju-Do. From there, I want to go to Jeonju…
RE: Some questions about my possible trip

by Jake_Kim 03 August 2011

From Gwangju Airport, take the unnumbered airport limo bus to Gwangju Bus Terminal, commonly referred to as 'Gwangcheon Terminal.' Buses…
Re: Some questions about my possible trip

by JasonInJapan 03 August 2011

Yeah, the main bus terminal in Daejeon is called the Dongbu Terminal on the eastern edge of the city. The Seobu Terminal is much smaller…
Re: Some questions about my possible trip

by JasonInJapan 03 August 2011

Jirisan is quite a large park by Korean standards and so it has a few different access points. Getting there all depends on which area…
Some questions about my possible trip

by rin181 02 August 2011

I'm in the process of making a nice schedule for a possible trip to South Korea, but have some questions I can't found much information…
Korea is fantastic underrated

by tanabata_hikoboshi2 29 May 2011

S. Korea is fantastic. It's not for every backpacker I know. It's "unusual" destination, stopover or visited because you have a friend…
RE: South Korea itinerary

by tomstar86 27 April 2011

You're not missing out terribly if you skip Gongju and Buyeo, but go with your gut - if you do wanna see them, then do them as day trips…
RE: South Korea itinerary

by hurryharra 26 April 2011

Thank you so much for your reply, you definitely made a really good point. I have narrowed it down to this: Busan -> Jinju fortress…
RE: South Korea itinerary

by crpettit 17 April 2011

I'd recommend the following places in no particular order. There are no real out of the way places in Korea. The country is small and…
RE: 12 days in July

by kbkim 04 November 2010

2) Any recommended places to stay in that area? I'm pretty sure we'll be able to find family to stay with, but just in case, it would…
RE: 12 days in July

by kbkim 01 November 2010

Hello, 1) What is the best way to travel in Chungnam? I think I can get to Gongju without any trouble, but I really want to go see Sagok-…
12 days in July

by queenyogurt 31 October 2010

Hi! We're planning a 12 day trip to South Korea in July 2011 for myself, my sister and brother (both in their 20s), and mom (who just…
Re: accomodation in Buyeo/Gongju

by eumartfe 16 August 2010

although nobody has replied I have seen many views so I guess that my experience would be helpful. After landing at Cheoungju airport,…
accomodation in Buyeo/Gongju

by eumartfe 28 July 2010

Hello! can somebody recommend a place to stay in Buyeo and Gongju? I will arrive at Cheongju airport and will spend 2-3 days in that area.…