Blogs from South Korea, Asia - page 380

Hey all, since my last update we've started uni, I'm in second level, and it's really quite hard, it'll take a bit of study to make it through this one. There's been ups and downs as with any trip, but the worst thing by far is the price of coffee!!! About $5 will get you a cup! However, beer is about half the Aussie price, with a pint weighing in at about $2.50! I've been to Lotte Department store, Seoul Tower, Namdaemun-sijang (market), and many others, however now that's all out of the way I will be studying as hard as I can. See you all soon.... read more

Hey, I've arrived in Korea, and it is very cold. Anywhere down to -12 is quite normal. It's been great so far, the food is good, and I've already made a move from one dorm to another. The new dorm is great, the lady that runs it is really nice and she's a good cook. The university is absolutely massive and the city dwarfs it! We've done our orientation and placement test, it was hardcore, but I felt I did ok. We start classes on monday, and then 4hrs a day for the next 10 weeks. ... read more

Receiving the first stamp in your brand new blank passport is like a christening to become an avid traveler, and for that reason, I’m excited for Beau, my fraternity brother who decided to join me for my South East Asian journey, regardless the US Government’s travel warning for its citizens to Indonesia. He is willing to risk his comfort level to experience something different that the rest of the world can offer; it will be quite a shock for him, coming from the first world into a developing country. For that particular reason, I believe that developed South Korea, which definitely is a different place compared to the USA, is a good transition to bridge the two before finally jumped into the chaotic third world Indonesia. Arriving at the Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, South Korean’s immigration ... read more

Well the Christmas season is upon us and here we are forced with the option of having a gift exchange among friends at a greasy chicken restuarnt that is next to our apartment, sad to some maybe, but they make a mean spicy chicken platter. We are a week away from getting off the ground here. I hope everyone back home enjoys the turkey the potatoes, stuffing, and who could forget Juniors favourite GRAVY!!!! It has been another great year, we are ready for some time off away from that work thing, I swear it is for the birds that stuff. That is all for now, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope all are healthy and happy for the New Year. ( I know you get to eat Turkey and what not ... read more

Well I am getting everything I need prepared for this Journey and this was on the list ofcourse. This is the easiest way for me to post my adventures and people can check it out when they have time. I hope the stories are exciting and interesting as we try to tame Southeast Asia. The trip will consist of Thailand, Malasyia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar(formerly Burma) and Vietnam. The time frame is over 5 months. If anyone has an comments feel free to drop me a line to let me know what you think. Enjoy.... read more