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randall020105
Joined: 08 Apr 2008
Location: the land of morning confusion...
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 Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject: re: anything to do here in Korea for two weeks??? |
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so... my wife and I are off for 2 weeks staying in Korea(not travelling abroad).
any suggestions as to what or where to go? we have a car so feel free to advise any place in S.Korea.
only serious posters please? I've seen too many post-hijackers exercising their false right to exploit others' posts, sacrificing our time on the altar of their own agenda.
thus said... i appreciate any helpful info in advance.
regards.
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shostahoosier
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I hear Gangwan do is beautiful. Maybe you could drive up to the northeast coast. |
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randall020105
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:46 pm Post subject: re: reply |
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hi there shostahoosier... thanks for that... will Google/wikipaedia the place and see... any places you know of we can check out?
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shostahoosier
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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| hmm...not in particular as in only live on the border of Gangwan/Gyeonggi...I've just heard its rural but beautiful province with lots of nature and resorts. |
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bcoral99
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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| go to jejudo. recently travelled there and would go back again if i had the time. |
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Kurtz
Joined: 05 Jan 2007
Location: ples bilong me
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Interests? hobbies? can you ski? can you hike? |
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blackjack
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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soekcho, surisan, jirisan, busan, the islands around incheon, Ulleungdo
here is a link with a fair amount of sacasm
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Despite all the naysayers here I really enjoy travelling around Korea...cheap, frequent and clean transportation, lots of places to stay in for cheap plus in the countryside the food is usually delicious.
I have travelled all over Europe and Korea and while the attractions are not quite as outstanding there are still many very interesting things to see and do.
I have been to every province in Korea several times...the only 2 things I really want to do that I have left on my list are go to Ulleungdo and do the DMZ tour.
My top 10 in no particular order
1. Chungju Lake that surrounds Damyang
2. Boseong Tea Plantation and Nagan Folk Village near Boseong in Jeollanamdo.
3. Geoje Island and Tongyong..actually all the south coast islands are awesome.
4. Independence Museum of Korea near Cheonan.
5. The mountains of Gangwon do - Seorak, Taebeak, Odea and Chiak.
6. Udo island off Jeju
7. Daedunsan near Daejeon..the sky bridge and ladder are awesome.
8. Haeinsa temple an hour west of daegu.
9. Gyeongju - ride a bike from the city centre around the lake to Bulguksa and back..40 kms and a half day trip.
10. 3 day, 50 kmtr, 8 peaks hike along the ridge of Jirisan national park.
That is off the top of my head.... |
http://www. expat korea.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=19866 |
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balzor
Joined: 14 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:12 am Post subject: Re: re: anything to do here in Korea for two weeks??? |
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| randall020105 wrote: |
so... my wife and I are off for 2 weeks staying in Korea(not travelling abroad).
any suggestions as to what or where to go? we have a car so feel free to advise any place in S.Korea.
only serious posters please? I've seen too many post-hijackers exercising their false right to exploit others' posts, sacrificing our time on the altar of their own agenda.
thus said... i appreciate any helpful info in advance.
regards.
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other than Lunar New years stuff? |
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jonbowman88
Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Location: gwangju, s korea
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:40 am Post subject: |
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| No, not really |
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jonbowman88
Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Location: gwangju, s korea
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:40 am Post subject: |
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| No, not really |
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randall020105
Joined: 08 Apr 2008
Location: the land of morning confusion...
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject: re: visit in Gyongi province... |
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just got back from Gangwon-do yesterday, wow... beautifull area...ventured near the DMZ pick-up points and later went to Everland(was way too cold though), and Yong-in Folk village.
had a really great weekend.
will check out Coral99's suggestions...
a per previous poster's note... i'm not into the McGyver stuff... just need to walk around and take in the beauty and a few pic's... may take on ski-ing and hiking later on... been a couch potatoe for too long and may need to exchange the remote for some Timberland hiking boots or something.. hehe.
thanks for the great replies guys/gals.
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IT'S JUST ME
Joined: 08 Nov 2009
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Check out Korea's tourism web site for information on places to see and upcoming special events.
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
On the left hand side, look under "Essential Information" for: "Korea Travel Hotline 1330" and "Volunteer Tour Guides.
With the 1330 number and a pre-paid phone, you always have a "virtual" Korean companion traveling with you. The call desk is available 24 hours, 7 days a week to help you with translation and tourist questions.
Volunteer Tour Guides are folks willing to offer translation and sightseeing help for free. When you come up with a location and itinerary, email a request for a volunteer guide and arrange a meeting place to start your day. If the guide spends the day with you and your group uses public transportation, your only cost is treating them to meals and paying their fare. |
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Banana_Man
Joined: 01 Mar 2010
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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| jonbowman88 wrote: |
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grow up |
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hari seldon
Joined: 05 Dec 2004
Location: Incheon
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bbb0777
Joined: 24 Aug 2009
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Offhand I would recommend...
Suwon City Wall ( Not the Great Wall of China of course, but the next best that I have ever seen in that genre)
Busan ( different culture than Seoul, 2nd biggest city, nice beach)
Gwangjuu (very historical, as far as S. Korea goes decent sites)
Very generic suggestions I think, but they are the places I've liked the most. Plus the general Seoul attractions:
Seoul Tower
Myeongdong (Seoul's version of Shinjuku, eseentially)
Have you considered taking the KTX to Busan? You have a car but - would the 186mph train ride be of interest?
Or...the tea plantation/bamboo forest tour in the southern part of S. Korea. Sorry to be so vague - I didn't book it, perhaps someone else can help. |
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