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Re: Hiking the country

by JasonInJapan 28 May 2012

If you're heading to Seoraksan, you also might want to check out Odaesan NP which is about an hour south, just outside of Gangneung. …
Re: Bus from Busan to Sokcho

by Hanguk 14 May 2012

There's no flights anyways. Using this site http://dbterminal.co.kr/sub_main.php?m_idx=about I could find the following Go to Busan…
RE: South Korea-August

by flowdreaming 14 May 2012

Hi, I would recommend you visit the east side of Korea, like Gangneung City,Gangwon Province,Korea. There is beach "Gyeongpodae" you…
Re: Planning South Korea bus / train travel online? (in English)

by saiyuuki 24 April 2012

Thanks for this great information. Using a combination of those websites, I can almost plan my bus travel, or at least get a pretty good…
Re: Planning South Korea bus / train travel online? (in English)

by JasonInJapan 24 April 2012

I think for each of those 4 routes, you're probably better off with the bus. Samcheok and Sokcho have no train service for the routes…
RE: South Korea suggested itinerary

by pskully 28 July 2011

I do agree with *JasonInJapan* about stopping in Gangneung, but if you're especially pressed for time it seems that a direct bus Sokcho…
Re: South Korea suggested itinerary

by JasonInJapan 26 July 2011

I agree with *pskully* above about taking public transport. I've taken buses all over the country and they've always been very comfortable…
Re: Hiking Trip

by JasonInJapan 24 July 2011

1) Being able to speak Korean would obviously help, but it's not necessary at all. There are many foreigners living here that only speak…
Re: South Korea national parks in October

by JasonInJapan 16 July 2011

I can't predict when the leaves will change colour this fall, but if you are planning to visit one NP, your best bet is probably to do…
RE: August trip to Korea

by pskully 29 June 2011

It's best to take a bus from Gyeongju to Sokcho (via Gangneung). That way, you can enjoy the view without the cost and inconvenience of…
Re: August trip to Korea

by JasonInJapan 25 June 2011

There are several different airlines you can fly with from Gimpo Airport (Seoul's domestic airport) to Jeju, including the 2 big guys,…
RE: How to get from Sangju to Gangneung (for Jumunjin beach!)

by sammyjean8 30 May 2011

thanks so much! this info will greatly help us in getting to Gangneung.
Re: How to get from Sangju to Gangneung (for Jumunjin beach!)

by picom123 30 May 2011

I think it's our problem not to have inter-city bus schedule in English. Please check www.gbus.co.kr (only in Korean) if you can read…
How to get from Sangju to Gangneung (for Jumunjin beach!)

by sammyjean8 30 May 2011

Hello! Can anyone advise on a more direct route (rather than going via seoul) to get to Gangneung? Are there buses from Sangju possibly?…
Re: Favorite place to get away in Korea

by JasonInJapan 03 May 2011

I live on the coast in Gangwondo in Donghae, and there are lots of nice beaches here and in Samcheok and Gangneung. However the beaches…
RE: Bus from Andong to Samcheok?

by Jake_Kim 04 February 2011

Katharina, I'm afraid there is no direct bus service between Andong and Samcheok, express or intercity altogether. Destinations served…
RE: How to travel from Sokcho to Gyeong Ju?

by yaliyali55 29 August 2010

Ah, forgot one thing. When you take a train, the most famous part of the trip is JeongDongJin. (정동진) that's the rail nearest to the sea…
Re: How to travel from Sokcho to Gyeong Ju?

by yaliyali55 29 August 2010

[1] "9" is the maximum the site can show you. (It's normal in Korean) It may mean it has only 9 seats but mostly there are many seats…
RE: How to travel from Sokcho to Gyeong Ju?

by pskully 19 August 2010

I don't know if it's the best, but it's the only option I can seem to find at the moment. From Sokcho, you'd want to take a bus from…
10-11 days in Korea

by sdoron79 12 August 2010

Hello all, I'm planning to get to Korea around October or November. Would it be cold? Cold as in March? I'ts my 2nd time and I've…
Re: Feedback on itinerary

by ejkb 23 April 2010

Your responses are helpful. I think we will cut out Busan except to catch the train back to Seoul. I am eager to explore more of Gyeongju,…
RE: South Korea- Teaching English, where to go?

by chrisj 15 February 2010

Your standard contract is 12 months, (not 6) with the option to renew at the end of that time for another 12 months, provided your employer…
RE: Korea for the complete novice

by MonkeyPuzzle 22 September 2009

9 days in Korea, decisions decisions..... What do you like to do? hiking? photography? I'd say 90% of these types of questions about…
Korea for the complete novice

by lilreddot 22 September 2009

Hi all, My friend and I are complete novices at independent travelling, but we're planning to do a trip to South Korea from 7-15 Oct,…
RE: Daego to Sokcho

by Jake_Kim 12 September 2009

Among so many different terminals in Daegu, go to 'Daegu Bukbu(North)' Bus Terminal. It is rather close to Seo-Daegu Express Bus Terminal,…