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  1. scottyheather avatar

    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…

  2. spentland avatar

    Budget Airlines - Taiwan to Japan to Korea to China

    by spentland 29 May 2012

    Hello From an old back packer ….. I am so getting used to flying Nok Air, Air Asia, tiger, cebu Pacific etc etc around Asi …

  3. matthews_world avatar

    Re: Yeosu - Busan

    by matthews_world 28 May 2012

    Due to the 2012 Yeosu Expo festivities, I'll have a Korean friend give an investigative phone call to the Busan domestic ferry terminal…

  4. ruffeecola avatar

    TR: Busan + Jinhae

    by ruffeecola 27 May 2012

    Trip Report (Travel Date: March 28-31 2012) About Busan: http://ruffeecola.blogspot.com/search/label/Busan Jinhae http://ruffeecola.…

  5. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: Incheon - things to do

    by Fieldgate 25 May 2012

    Hi again, Just arrived to Gyeonju after Busan, and luckily checked in to a motel with internet in the room. I'd like to stop at one…

  6. cwbush83 avatar

    Re: South Korea-August

    by cwbush83 22 May 2012

    In that window I'd spend most of your time in and around Seoul. A one or two day trip down to Busan or Gyeongju isn't a bad idea, but…

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    Re: 2-3 day trip Busan to Japan

    by cwbush83 22 May 2012

    Fukuoka is your best bet. The 3.5 hour ferry from Busan docks there. You can exchange money at either end, although I did mine in Busan…

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    RE: South Korea - 2 weeks too long?

    by cwbush83 22 May 2012

    Given the interests you list, you'll have more to do in South Korea than you'll have time to do it. There's an abundance of temples (althoug…

  9. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: Incheon - things to do

    by Fieldgate 22 May 2012

    Hi and greetings from Busan - I just arrived here alone, wife left home after conference. We went first to Jeju which was nice. After…

  10. Tintin075 avatar

    RE: South Korea-August

    by Tintin075 21 May 2012

    Hello! The best way to meet locals is in language coffee, they have often international parties in the week end and that a really good…

  11. lizskirt avatar

    Re: Please tell me some nice cites in South Korea except for Seoul

    by lizskirt 20 May 2012

    As others have said, Busan's great. Haedong Yonggunsa temple there is really stunning. There's also a lot to see on Jeju Island... Seogwipo…

  12. scottyheather avatar

    RE: Bus from Busan to Sokcho

    by scottyheather 17 May 2012

    Thanks Brad but we'll stick to the bus.

  13. Brad_Lim avatar

    RE: Bus from Busan to Sokcho

    by Brad_Lim 17 May 2012

    Also, there is a flight from Pusan airport to Yangyang airport 5 times a week(v.v) Single journey is KRW 85,000(VAT included). http://ww…

  14. sammyboat89 avatar

    RE: Ferry to China??

    by sammyboat89 17 May 2012

    I would also second taking the ferry to Busan in South Korea instead, or in addition (instead.) As a traveler of all three countries,…

  15. Tintin075 avatar

    Re: Please tell me some nice cites in South Korea except for Seoul

    by Tintin075 17 May 2012

    Hello, Actually I've traveled in South korea and I really felt in love with Busan, with is Ocean in the middle of the city. I stayed in…

  16. TokyoB avatar

    RE: Ferry to China??

    by TokyoB 16 May 2012

    In general, Japanese immigration will not ask more detailed question unless they decide to give you a thorough check for some reason.…

  17. indipiggie avatar

    RE: Help! first trip to south korea

    by indipiggie 16 May 2012

    Hi, I am Korean, and have just come back to Korea a month ago. Even I am traveling around Korea....! Though I myself don't know about…

  18. ninii avatar

    RE: 10D9N Itinerary in South Korea, Need advice

    by ninii 16 May 2012

    As I am currently on this trip, i thought it could be interesting for people to have a feedback. The day I arrived in Gyeongju, I visited…

  19. scottyheather avatar

    RE: Bus from Busan to Sokcho

    by scottyheather 14 May 2012

    Thanks very much Hanguk - that's really helpful.

  20. Therehegoes avatar

    Re: 2-3 day trip Busan to Japan

    by Therehegoes 14 May 2012

    Thanks for your info ! Seems like I wil take the ferry and finally get my first glimpse of Japan ! Looking forward to it !

  21. carpediem26 avatar

    Ikebana class for tourists in Japan (not too expensive?)

    by carpediem26 14 May 2012

    Hello, I'm planning to visit Japan for about a week in August as part of a 3-4 month trip around Asia. (I'm only staying for a week…

  22. scottyheather avatar

    Bus from Busan to Sokcho

    by scottyheather 14 May 2012

    Hi everyone. I've tried researching this subject on the internet until my eyes are bleeding and so far have discovered that there are…

  23. krazykatie avatar

    RE: 2-3 day trip Busan to Japan

    by krazykatie 13 May 2012

    The Kobe ferry takes about 3 hours to fukuoka, which will easily pass a few days, it's quite a big city with lots to see and do there.…

  24. sammyboat89 avatar

    RE: 2-3 day trip Busan to Japan

    by sammyboat89 13 May 2012

    Hmm, I'm not sure about the possibility of a single day trip, but I took the ferry a few months back from Busan to Fukuoka. I was a cheapo,…

  25. Therehegoes avatar

    2-3 day trip Busan to Japan

    by Therehegoes 13 May 2012

    Hello fellow travellers, soon I hope to be in Busan and I'm looking into a short 2 - 3 day trip by ferry to Japan. Any recommendations…

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