Busan, South Korea

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August 11th 2018

Published: August 11th 2018

Dear All Greetings! Greetings this time from South Korea, country number 78! I believe I last wrote just about to leave Japan, and was quite sad to do so. Indeed, it has been a bit of a culture shock arriving in South Korea, at once similar but also really very different to its neighbour across the Sea of Japan. I can say it took me a full day to get used to being here. I took the fast ferry from... Read Full Entry

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Alexander Waring

alex waring

Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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12th August 2018

Siewch
Siewch

Not Quite Little Known...
Lots of Korean food here in the States. Los Angeles has a huge Koreatown, and Korean grocery stores like H-Mart and Lotte can be found in many metro areas with large ethnic (not just Korean) populations. There were, in fact, three such stores within a one-mile radius of my former home in Silver Spring, Maryland, which is considered one of the most diverse cities in the US. I loved dining at the food courts there! My favorite Korean dish is tofu stew or soon dubu.

12th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Korean Food
Wow, sounds like you like Korean food, I'm sure you'd enjoy it very much here. We don't have much back in England. I find it very tasty, hearty and delicious :)

18th August 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

No love Motel
... It is good to avoid hotels charging hourly rates in every country. I"m glad you are becoming a linguistics expert. You've made a smooth transition.

18th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Love Motels
Indeed! Not into the hourly-rate hotels, I don't think I'd appreciate the vibe there...

18th August 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beautiful Busan
Nice photo.

18th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Busan
Thanks Merry. Busan was a very interesting and varied city. This was the view from the roof of my lodgings there.

18th August 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cultural Experience
She has a lovely dress.

18th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Traditional Korean Dress
Indeed, she was wearing a Hanbok - traditional Korean clothing.

27th September 2018

Chaejoon
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I read your korea travel blog.
I was so impressed your comment about my country. You written very frankly. I like your travel comment style. And I want to tell you a thing. The name of the sea between Korea and Japan isn't 'sea of Japan'. The sea has been called 'Donghae' from hundreds years ago. Please remember the true. If I visit London next year, I will leave comments for England. I had been to London in 2011. And hope to continue your happy trip. Thanks, Alex.

27th September 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Thank you
Thank you for your comment and for reading my blog. I very much enjoyed my travels in your beautiful country, and I am glad you enjoyed your travels in mine. I understand that the naming of the body of water between Korea and Japan is an issue of contention. I have referred to it as the name we give to it in my country. All the best, and happy travels.

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