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MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

So some variation on this has probably been posted a million times, but here's a million and one.

I've been in Incheon for about two months now and was wondering, uh, where are the good/fun places to go? I've been to one ex-pat bar, Goose Goose, it was okay.

But some friendly place in the town would help me keep my sanity during the week.

Also, has anyone ever gotten a sunday morning announcement in their apartment? I did. At eight in the morning. Big Brother is listening. Apparently my water is being shut off from 9-5 on monday. What would happen if you slept through that or were out?

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I'm no Picasso · Joined: 28 Oct 2008

I heard there's a smoking area in front of a McDonald's at Incheon Bus Terminal Station that's usually a swinging good time. There's even a man who lays on his stomach in the middle of a traffic island blasting static-filled Korean songs through an ancient boombox for entertainment.

MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

What's a McDonald's?

What do you think of korean women?

Have you heard of kimchi?

I'm no Picasso · Joined: 28 Oct 2008

Kimchi and I have actually been intimate for about a month and a half now.

And I think Korean women should stop trying to hold my hand in public.

MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

It's Korean style. You're just being intolerant of other cultures. Bigot.

ahem

Do you wistfully daydream about kimchi like most of my co-teachers do? Staring longingly out the window...

Oh...

kimchi...

jajdude · Joined: 18 Jan 2003

If you are in or near Mansu dong, there's a bus to Hongdae/Shinchon that takes about 40 minutes. Or else the subway might work. Bucheon isn't so bad. I'm speaking from old memories I'd prefer to forget.

MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

Prefer to forget?

Hah

Thanks. I've been to Hongdae once before. Anything I should be on the lookout for whilst there?

jajdude · Joined: 18 Jan 2003

Hey Mike,

It's just that I thought Incheon was crap, back in 2005. I made the trip to Seoul or even into Bucheon, a lot, while there in Mansu dong. Mainly it was just to go out and feel sort of normal, and have a good time. I disliked Incheon a lot, a personal thing perhaps. I know many concur, but hey, for many others the place is fine I guess.

crusher_of_heads · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:53 am Post subject: Re: O' Incheon

John_ESL_White · Joined: 12 Nov 2008

Guwol-dong.... behind Shinsegae (near Incheon Arts Center subway stop) is okay on the weekends.

Yeonsu-dong--> a 5 minute walk from Dongchun station or 10 min fr., Wonninjae has a western bar; US 66. There's also a bar called MadMax that is ok.... and a nice coffee shop where a lot of foreigners go called Whoever.

I don't think there's any other semi-foreign friendly places to go except Bupyoung, Bucheon and Seoul.

tiger fancini · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Location: Testicles for Eyes

Wolmido. Ride the viking. Watch the sunset. How much more fun does one need?

MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

No. I think Incheon is still crap, but I haven't been here too long so maybe I'm judging it prematurely.

Nah. I'm pretty sure it's still crap here.

MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

I actually live pretty close to Mad Max, and every time I see it I think about the movies.

Whoever? I could use a good coffee shop. I've been hiding in starbucks for some decent coffee and feel dirty.

MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

Some levity might be nice.

One day I'll go back to Wolmido.

it kind of reminds me of Coney Island in a twisted way

MikeGrey · Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Location: Incheon

I'll check out rock bar the next time I'm down there. Thanks.