Introducing Busan
There’s a noticeably absent cosmopolitan feel in this port city known for raw fish and a harsh dialect that people in Seoul sometimes find incomprehensible. Underneath the drab urban landscape created by an unimaginative use of concrete, quirky people jump the queue, shout while conversing and giggle at the sight of international travellers. Rough around the edges indeed, but like any rogue there’s a charming side that begins to emerge once formal barriers have been dropped over dinner and drinks. Cultural mores prevent most people from initiating contact with foreigners. But if you take the first step, the level of kindness and generosity extended your way can be surprising.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Itinerary Ideas--China, Japan and South Korea
by London_Khh 01 June 2012
An addition to the above: Busan is also a great South Korean city - perhaps better than Seoul, and less well known.
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Re: trans-siberian railroad east to west, and classical music in Russia
by Chicagobest 01 June 2012
It doesn't matter if you go East to West or in the other direction. Since you are living in Korea it makes sense to go across Russia on…
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Proof of outward journey
by scottyheather 30 May 2012
Hi everyone. Sorry if this sounds a dumb question (actually the Japanese Embassy here in NZ didn't know the answer) but I just want…
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