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Asia » South Korea » Busan April 22nd 2023

2023_Blog 28_Japan April 17 Port of Call: At Sea – Weather: 54°F/12°C – Scattered clouds – Wind: 11.3 mph. After leaving Kanazawa we are sailing across to South Korea to visit the port city of Busan. This was a substitute port to replace the previously scheduled stop in Vladivostok. Being adaptable is a key feature in travelling. Today we relaxed and once again attended the Mariner Lunch followed by a complimentary wine tasting session. In preparation for our stop in South Korea tomorrow, guests were required to pick up group letters that corresponded to the time when you wanted to be inspected. We are scheduled for a shore excursion so that precludes the need for a ticket; shore excursions are automatically first in line. No photos posted with this blog today.... read more

Asia » South Korea » Busan April 22nd 2023

2023_Blog 29_Japan April 18 Port of Call: Busan (Pusan), South Korea – Weather: Overcast with light rain predicted - Wind: 12 mph. gusting to 30+ mph. Today is Holland America Line’s 150th birthday and orange was the color of the day. As I stated before the port call in Busan, South Korea was a substitution for a stop that had been planned for Vladivostok, Russia. Due to current political tensions HAL decided to be cautious. Today could be categorized as if you are too efficient things can still get screwed up. It all started with the Korean Immigration inspection. Shore excursions were given priority for their face-to-face inspections. We assembled dutifully at our meeting point and time, were processed with dispatch and were ashore an hour before our tour was actually scheduled to leave. Problem was ... read more
Busan - Maritime Museum - submarine display.
Busan - twisting bridge ramps framing Westerdam.
Fish Market - fresh squid.

Asia » South Korea September 19th 2022

Having left the island of Bali, I was heading back to another familiar land, this time the setting of a career move I made back in the mid-1990's, if you permit, a short-term career in Korea as a language instructor. First up was the nation's largest airport, Seoul Incheon, and a great introduction to hi-tech South Korea, with its all mod cons features, and after the PCR test requirement had been satisfied, it was onto the city of Incheon itself in order to spend a night and condense the sights and sounds of Incheon city into just a half-day time frame. As it stands, it essentially amounted to not a great deal else beyond a trip to the colourful and animated Chinatown, where an evening meal revealed some of the delights (food culture!) which were set ... read more
Daejeon
Busan
Jeju Island

Asia » South Korea » Seoul November 22nd 2020

I love South Korea to death and that is my favorite place! I enjoyed visiting South Korea as it has the best views and history to watcH! I got to see the museums in South KOrea as well as I got to stroll around Downtown! I was on the cruise and I got to try out the best foods even at the Icheon AIrport I watched! I enjoyed exploring the Temples of South Korea as well as explored the Changing Guards. Inconvenience but I got to take the bus 45 minutes from the airport ICN to downtown. Note: You can't walk from the airport to downtown! It was amazing! I took a lot of pictures and saw a lot of lakes and oceans of South Korea! I also transited there in 2018! I visited there twice! ... read more

Asia » South Korea » Seoul » Jung-gu » Myeong-dong December 4th 2019

Hi fellows , If you can believe it or not I have made a trip to South Korea and specifically to Seoul . I wanted to to this since I was a little fella and now my dream dreams came true . its was a lovely trip if I reflect what I did and of course to not forget whatI have eaten . It was one of the best experiences I have ever made . I love the culture and the food haha , It actually so good not gonna lie . I mean if I would live there I would never cook at home again . Because the restaurants aren't that expensive and the food is extremely delicious . This time I was alone and I am just amazed by the beauty of the city ... read more

Asia » South Korea » Busan October 30th 2019

I'm liking these 50 min. Flights! Flying into Busan in daylight, really helps to understand the geographical landscape of the city. The 2nd largest in South Korea. Huge forested mountains and tall skyscraper buildings in every nook and cranny and beautiful beaches along side. I don't think we've been to a city with so many beaches , beautiful clean soft sand within minutes of the tube station and also within minutes of a woodland walk. The weather has continued to be lovely, though the Koreans are all now wearing puffy jackets !(It's 20C) So we've had our last few days of the trip exploring the city. Cultural and the largest department store..in the World....(they say) Our daily bit of fun has been trying to beat the gangs of little old ladies to the lifts in the ... read more
Anyone want any socks,?
Gyeongju old capital of the Silla Kingdom
Art on the beach,  Dadaepo

Asia » South Korea » Jeju October 26th 2019

Jeju Great few days driving around in Jeju. The drivers are much more aggressive drivers and keen Red light jumpers! So quite surprised that car hire is so cheap and accidental accident etc. Is waived. The weather has proved to be much better than we thought and ideal for sightseeing. On our first day we went by ferry to U-do island and decided to cycle around it...it's only about 16kms all the way round ( youngsters seem to prefer electric bikes!) We felt that we deserved our Fish lunch, which included octopus, squid and abalone. It was delicious. It's a volcanic island and has lava dry stone walls surrounding small fields of peanuts. They also do great peanut ice-cream! We were able to watch the old lady divers who were 'fishing' at various points around the ... read more
Actually very good
Pork BBQ
Grapefruit

Asia » South Korea » Daegu October 19th 2019

Saturday, 19th October 2019 My final day in South Korea was spent in the city of Daegu, some 93km or 45 minutes via the fastest train service from Busan Station. The main objective of visiting Daegu was to experience a ride on the country's fastest KTX train network. And it helped that the local tourism office was offering some inexpensive 10,000 Won daily tours departing from Dongdaegu Station. During the journey to Daegu, I was offered a mikan (orange) from one of the nice Korean ladies seated next to me. I managed to secure a tour slot on Saturday morning that covers the Bullodong Ancient Tomb Park, Palgongsan and the Donghwa Temple among others. Lunch was not included in the itinerary but the guide recommended some inexpensive restaurants along the foot of Palgongsan which was probably ... read more
Donghwasa Temple
Amazing lunch in Daegu
Goodbye Daegu

Asia » South Korea » Busan October 18th 2019

Friday, 18th October 2019 Today's travel plans was marred by rainy weather so my intention to visit Taejongdae was affected as the attraction was closed for the day. Nevertheless, I still hopped on to the Busan City Tour Jumbo Bus which would take me places. Among the stopping points on the route is the Korea National Marine Museum which would make an ideal stop on a rainy day. The sprawling Maritime Museum spanned a couple of stories and the sea turtle swimming freely in the aquarium caught most of my attention. There was even an enclosure where replicas of life-like penguins and seals could be seen. For lunch, I had pork soup at a family run restaurant in Nampo-dong before finishing the afternoon with a cuppa at Hollys Coffee. I took a rest in my hotel ... read more
Night-time in Seomyeon
Dinner

Asia » South Korea » Busan October 17th 2019

Thursday, 17th October 2019 After a brief 4D3N stint, it was time for me to bid farewell to Jeju as I made my way back to Busan in the morning. Jeju to me is a beautiful and peaceful island. At least in the area where I stayed, the crowds were thin and the main thoroughfare wasn't teeming with people. Arriving back to Busan city centre in the afternoon, I had a quick wash-up in the hotel before heading to the colourful Gamcheon Cultural Village. It was said that no visit to Busan would be complete without setting foot to one of their most iconic cultural village and taking pictures with the Little Prince statute. In the evening, I hopped onto the metro to bring me to the doorsteps of Spaland Shinsegae Centum City. This is one ... read more
Sashimi Don for dinner
SpaLand Shinsegae




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