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Forum: Asia
Feb 6th, 2024, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
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Posted By shelemm

There is one hike I would really love to do in...

There is one hike I would really love to do in South Korea, though I have no idea if I'll ever get there. It's on an island that you'd have to ferry to, and even getting to the ferry is far out of...
Forum: Asia
Nov 20th, 2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

And last, but not least.... Gayasan National...

And last, but not least.... Gayasan National Park. Lots of pretty trails and temple in a ruggged terrain. Known principally for Haeinsa, a temple which holds Tripitaka Koreana, the whole of Buddhist...
Forum: Asia
Nov 19th, 2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

I do not speak Korean. I already went in knowing...

I do not speak Korean. I already went in knowing a lot about Korean food, and before I traveled I taught myself Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Actually pretty easy and fun. Handy for reading menus...
Forum: Asia
Nov 17th, 2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

For the duck restaurant, there was no menu. The...

For the duck restaurant, there was no menu. The woman just started bringing us food. We started off with pajeon ( a chive pancake), and then she grilled some duck in front of us. After we had all the...
Forum: Asia
Nov 16th, 2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

While it's true that getting off the beaten path...

While it's true that getting off the beaten path can lead to some really great scenery (more of that later), there is also the opportunity to see a different, less groomed side of the culture as...
Forum: Asia
Nov 16th, 2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

There is a north and a south entrance to Maisan...

There is a north and a south entrance to Maisan Provincial Park. The north entrance could be considered the 'main' entrance and has more facilities.

The top attraction of the park is Tapsa,...
Forum: Asia
Nov 15th, 2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

There's an entire valley of green tea plantations...

There's an entire valley of green tea plantations near Boseong in the southwest of the peninsula, with Daehan Dawon being the crown jewel of manicured elegance.

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Forum: Asia
Nov 12th, 2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

Most folks are looking at Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju,...

Most folks are looking at Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, and Jeju Island for their first trip. Just how most first timers to Italy look at Rome, Florence, and Venice.

Next up is Nagan Stone Village. ...
Forum: Asia
Nov 11th, 2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,709
Posted By shelemm

South Korea Photos

I posted years ago about my trip to S. Korea at a time when it wasn't quite so prevalent to post photos, and I rarely did so. Now the times are a-changing. I am taking this opportunity to post some...
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