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Damaged Waegwan Bridge of Chilgok – South Korea
Blog: Teaching Expat - 26 June 2011
We have entered the rainy season here in Korea, and over the past few days a lot of rain has fallen. Just a few miles away in a small town called Waegwan, there is an old bridge originally built in 1905 that was heavily damaged. The bridge spans the Nakdong River, which played a big [...]Damaged Waegwan Bridge of Chilgok – South Korea is a post from: Teaching Expat
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Muslim Traveler to South Korea
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 14 June 2011
Any travelers no matter who’s the traveler is, Chinese Traveler, American Traveler, European Traveler or African Traveler somehow they might worry about the foods, place of worship, cultural different in those countries that they intended to visit especially for 1st time travelers. How about Muslim Traveler? South Korea is a non-Islamic country somehow Muslim Traveler might have some concern
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Saturday Snapshot – Jamsil Baseball Stadium Seoul
Blog: Teaching Expat - 3 June 2011
One of my favorite things to do is watch baseball. You can follow my baseball pursuits on BaseballJourneyman.com. Today’s snapshot is from Jamsil Baseball Stadium, home of the LG Twins and Doosan Bears, in Seoul. Follow Teaching Expat on Twitter or subscribe to the RSS Feed to never miss an update. Saturday Snapshot [...]Saturday Snapshot – Jamsil Baseball Stadium Seoul is a post from: Teaching Expat
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Seoul – Admiral Yi Sunshin Museum
Blog: Vagobond.com - 2 June 2011
If you are prepared to fight to death, you will live. If you avoid battles to preserve your life, you wil die." Nanjungilgi (The War Diary of Yi Sunshin) Sept 15, 1597
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7 of the Most Famous Walking Trails in the World
Blog: WildJunket - 27 May 2011
Last autumn, I was on Jeju island, South Korea to attend the first ever World Trail Conference. Trail experts from around the world shared interesting information about their trails, stirring my interest in traipsing these trails.
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Traditional South Korea Festivals!
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 18 May 2011
Korean Culture In society today, the people of Korea follow the Gregorian calendar. However, where traditional festivals are concerned that are rooted in Korean culture, they follow the lunar calendar for these annual events. Banks and offices typically close when these events fall on public holidays but many other venues such as amusement parks, museums, palaces, and the majority of
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Actually, I won't try the live octopus: a lesson in Korean cuisine
Blog: Coconut Radio - 2 May 2011
Every traveler has that one end-all-be-all thing that tops the list of the most horrible foreign delicacy they can imagine eating. Giant cockroaches were my topper until last March when I went to South Korea and discovered a dish far more distressing.
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Trip to Korea by Vago, LeX Paradise Contest Winner
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 2 May 2011
A guest post share by Vago, LeX Paradise Contest winner with his experience about journey to South Korea. Getting My Kimchi On When I signed up for Lex Paradise contest, I didn't expect to win. That's why I was so surprised when I did. Still, what a cool thing to win a free flight from Malaysia to South Korea. Never mind that I was in Turkey... So, I bought a flight on Malaysia Airlines to
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) South Korea Part 2
Blog: Teaching Expat - 24 April 2011
The Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ, was one of the most interesting places I visited in Korea. After visiting the Joint Security Area, or Panmunjeom, we took a tour of different areas along the border. We stopped to see in the distance the North Korean “peace village”. Each side has a “peace village” but only the [...]Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) South Korea Part 2 is a post from: Teaching Expat
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Korean Bathhouses – The Wonderful World of Jinjabong
Blog: Vagobond.com - 19 April 2011
The best thing about Korea is the jinjabongs. I know, best is a word that one shouldn't really use when writing about world travel since it's such a subjective word, but here it applies. Korea is filled with wonderful things but the jingabongs are the most wonderful.
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Love Motels in Korea
Blog: Vagobond.com - 14 April 2011
Love Motels in South Korea are where couples go for romantic weekends, where johns bring hookers, and where budget minded travelers can stay cheaper than the hotels when the hostels aren't available or you don't want to stay in a hostel
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The Penis Park in Samcheok, South Korea
Blog: Vagobond.com - 13 April 2011
The three of us piled into his mini-van and we all headed to the Penis Park on one of the strangest family outings I've ever been on. A father, his daughter, her friend, and a strange American man they all just met on the bus and off we went to the Penis Park.
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Friends and Phở: A Week in Saigon
Blog: teach travel play - 12 April 2011
They say you can never go home again. A tricky saying when your home has spanned three countries in six months. Don’t get me wrong, I in no way feel sorry for myself, in fact this popular phrase has freed me up to the fun and challenging task of taking the concept of “home” with [...]
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Pic of the Week: Volcanic Shore of Jeju Island, South Korea
Blog: Solo Traveler - 7 April 2011
The Pic of the Week is drawn from photos submitted to the Solo Travel Society Facebook Group, providing an opportunity for solo travelers to share with us a favorite photo from their travels. This week’s pic by Solo Travel Society member Lucy was taken on the south shore of Jeju Island in South Korea. [...] A new article has been added to Solo Traveler
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Great Hostel in Seoul, South Korea – Kimchi Hongdai Hostel
Blog: Vagobond.com - 4 April 2011
if you are heading to Seoul, South Korea and you want to stay in a friendly, clean, safe, and centrally located hostel. I fully recommend that you stay in the Kimchi Hongdai Hostel.
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The Asia Trip – Background and Problems
Blog: Vagobond.com - 31 March 2011
For those who want to keep track, it went something like this so far Manisa, Istanbul, Manisa, Antalya, Izmir, Ephesus, Selcuk, Kusadasi, Izmir, Istanbul, Sofia, Pernik, Belgrade, Nis, Skopje, Sofia, Istanbul, Casablanca, Fes, Sefrou, Fes, Rome, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Sokcho, Samcheok, Andong, Busan, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Batam, Jakarta, Bogor, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul. There were a few other places in between...but ...oh well, enjoy because I'm sure there will be more even though right now I don't feel like going anywhere. :)
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The Central of Entertainment for traveler: South Korean
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 14 March 2011
Entertainment South Korea is becoming an increasingly popular destination for tourists, with Seoul the arrival point for most vacationers. South Korea provides plenty of modern conveniences (including numerous free activities as well as world-class hotels, restaurants, and shopping) and easy access to historical palaces and temples, natural parks, animal sanctuaries, other popular sightseeing
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Where I’ve Been…hostels, hotels, and couches.
Blog: Vagobond.com - 12 March 2011
Travel around the world and you are sure to want to write about it. One thing you will discover is that finding the time to write about your travels isn't always easy. Far too often you have to put things off until you have some down time and if you are doing things right, you won't have much of that!
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For the Tired and Weary traveller: The South Korean Jim-jil-bang
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 8 February 2011
Is selected as one of the best content in Buzz Korea website, please kindly vote for LeX Paradise. When travelling anywhere abroad, many travellers look to stuff their itinerary with as many sightseeing activities as possible. Events, festivals, attractions, and local food stands out as a focus among many travellers, with relaxation often overlooked entirely. While it is easy to adhere to a
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5 Easy Day Trips out of Seoul
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 8 February 2011
These 5 day trips out of Seoul are something for everyone. It is a wonderful place to go exploring especially with an excellent public transport system.
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), South Korea Part 1
Blog: Teaching Expat - 14 January 2011
Perhaps the most interesting place I traveled to in my first year in Korea was the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ. The DMZ is the strip of land (160 miles long and 2.5 miles wide) that runs across the Korean Peninsula to serve as a buffer zone between North and South Korea. It is the most [...]Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), South Korea Part 1 is a post from: Teaching Expat
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The 5 Best Places I Got to See in Korea
Blog: Teaching Expat - 10 January 2011
So I have neglected my blog for some time. I have been busy with the holidays and traveling, but I am finally going to try and get back into the grove of writing more. I have enjoyed my time in the States, but I am missing Korea and look forward to getting back to work. [...]The 5 Best Places I Got to See in Korea is a post from: Teaching Expat
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Korea Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 24 December 2010
Korea Christmas! Merry Christmas! to everyone! Thanks for stay tune with LeX Paradise! Above is the Christmas Scene in South Korea! If you plan to visit Korea this coming winter! please visit Korea as soon as possible! This amazing scene is wait for you! LeX Paradise present you the Latest Korean Christmas Song by JYP Entertainment: Enjoy your Christmas and stay tune with LeX Paradise.
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10 free things to do in South Korea !
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 13 December 2010
South Korea is one of the developed countries in the world and I am no doubt about its living expenses are much higher by comparing to developing countries. Low budget visitors or visitor from developing country always think twice before plan to visit South Korea for their trip. However, I have to say it is still possible! I live in South Korea almost a year as a student and I have to say again
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Dream Concert Ticket will official release on 22th April 2010, Korea Time Zone 19:00 !!
Blog: LeX Paradise - South Korea - 10 December 2010
Wow !! Dream Concert 2010 ticket will be release soon on 22th April 2010, 7pm Korea time ( 1 hour advance compare to my blog time ) and the concert will be held on 22th May 2010, only one month period for fans to grab their ticket !! You can grab it in " Gmarket " It will be in Seoul World Cup Stadium!! Below is the layout of the stadium. The Dream Concert stage will be at North Wing and all
