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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…
South Korea in October, wanna join me?

by bougainville 06 May 2012

Hi guys, I plan 2.5 weeks low budget escapade in South Korea this year -> 2nd-18th October (stiff date as I've already booked my tickets)…
RE: Suggestions on what to see

by JameeGumb 22 February 2012

I second Jeonju and Gwangju as well. From what you said in your initial post, you've pretty much already hit the most exciting places…
Re: 1 week itinerary

by tomosaki 30 December 2011

Check out Jirisan dulegil. There's a whole bunch of trails to pick from. You can stay overnight at one of the many B&B scattered along…
Re: 1 week itinerary

by JasonInJapan 04 December 2011

Hi Marleen, I haven't spent much time in the Yeosu area, but I'm sure you'll be able to find lots to do. There are many little islands…
Traveling friends

by ayzack 21 September 2011

Hi! I will be traveling to Korea for a week (10 days most) in spring 2012 (9-18 May). I travel alone in budget mode. Anybody like to join?…
RE: Bus from Cheongju to Mokpo

by dominic77 17 September 2011

Gwangju to Mokpo is 50 minutes by (frequent) bus from Gwangju's excellent new bus terminal.
Bus from Cheongju to Mokpo

by trailingtraveller 17 September 2011

I want to get from Cheongju to Mokpo early in the morning is there a direct intercity bus How much time does it take from Gwangju to…
RE: Daegu to Mokpo'?

by Jake_Kim 14 September 2011

Take express bus terminal from Daegu Express Bus Terminal Kumho Annex (across from Dong-Daegu Train Station) to Gwangju first, then change…
RE: Teaching Areas in South Korea

by dominic77 14 September 2011

Any decent sized city (say, with 250,000 people or more living there), will have other foreigners to talk to and probably some kind of…
RE: Staying in Busan for F1 Korean Grand Prix

by Jake_Kim 05 August 2011

Accommodation was indeed one of the most badly managed aspects of last year's event, so pointed out by Korean media as well. Nevertheless,…
Staying in Busan for F1 Korean Grand Prix

by DangerMoose_313 05 August 2011

Hi, I'm going to go travelling through South Korea in October, and plan to see the Grand Prix, which is in Yeongam. I've struggled for…
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: Getting a Chinese tourist visa in South Korea

by alberta_man 18 July 2011

Just to update my last post, I've followed the discussion at waygook.org and apparently the Busan consulate started enforcing the 6 months…
Foreigner Bars in Busan

by cwbush83 08 December 2010

Hey all - moving to Busan in January to take up a teaching gig and just wanting some info on the good foreigner haunts? I lived in Gwangju…
RE: One Year -what do I see? Do? Taste? Feel? while in SK.

by cwbush83 21 November 2010

The salsa question all depends on what city you're in. I know for a fact there is one in downtown Gwangju - it's right underneath one…
RE: Travelling in South Korea

by cwbush83 05 November 2010

KTX goes through Gwangju too. If you're not keen on the islands (and with the weather being cold, being out on the water might not be…
RE: Travelling in South Korea

by cwbush83 04 November 2010

I would definitely say that Seoul, Jejudo, and Busan need to be on your list. Gyeongju isn't called the museum without walls for nothing,…
RE: Getaway from Seoul

by cwbush83 28 October 2010

I would second tanabata's Gwangju recommendations. I lived there for two years and absolutely love the place. Plenty to see and do there,…
Re: Getaway from Seoul

by tanabata_hikoboshi2 28 October 2010

As soon as you arrive at Inchon airport take the direct bus for Gwangju. Next day from Gwangju Station, take city bus No. 18 to Wonhyosa…
getting from Jeonju/Boseong to Gyeongju

by emilyrp 05 October 2010

Hi! Is there any direct way of getting from either Jeonju or Boseong to Gyeongju? Or is it necessary to go via Gwangju and Busan? Also,…
October in Korea: A Great Time to Visit

by thehelpfultraveler 24 September 2010

Movie premiers, international dancers and kimchi, oh my! October is one of the best times of year to visit Korea. Perfect walking weather…
seeking feedback on October itinerary

by emilyrp 16 September 2010

My boyfriend and I will be traveling around South Korea for 11 days in October. I will be visiting some extended family in Seoul, so we…
RE: Sanity Check on 10-day itinerary in South Korea

by MonkeyPuzzle 15 July 2010

Your plan sounds insane. Go Seoul-->Jeonju (bus) --->Mokpo (bus)---->Jeju (ferry)--->Mokpo (bus) or maybe go to Gwangju from Mokpo and…
RE: backpack south korea 2 weeks or 1 month??

by crimsonking23 03 July 2010

I think you should visit Daegu, I had a brilliant time the first time I went there in 2008, and personally I'd give Jeju a miss, though…