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Gangneung in Gangwon-Do

fiona — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:54:49 +0000

By: Emma O’Flynn This is one of the largest cities in the province, and as such has most of the trappings that one would expect. There is a relatively large and thriving ex-pat community there as well, so you will always see a few folks that you can stop and ask for directions! For accommodation, [...]

Haesindang ‘Fertility park’ aka ‘Penis Park’

fiona — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:53:23 +0000

By Emma O’Flynn The conundrum of Korea continues. On one hand you have the super-conservative society, where showing a bit of cleavage sends the locals into moral spasms. Then on the other extreme, you can find a park dedicated entirely to penises!!! Yes, nestled away in a quiet fishing village is the Haesindang ‘Fertility park’, [...]

Sokcho & Soraksan

fiona — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:51:14 +0000

By Emma O’Flynn An hour or so further north from Gangneung is the town of Sokcho, on the edge of Soraksan National Park. Considered one of the premier parks in all of Korea, Soraksan provides both opportunities for short hikes (2-4 hours), and more significant hikes, like the peak walk which can take up to [...]

Samcheok & Donghae

fiona — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:48:29 +0000

By Emma O’Flynn In Samcheok there is a small Tourist Information booth next to the bus terminal, which provides information on the local bus schedule for Haesindang, and where to catch it close by. Additionally in this area the largest limestone caves in Korea, Hwanseon Donggul caves,are within a short distance, and served by regular [...]

Vagina Monologues 4th Year in Busan

fiona — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:39:08 +0000

We are proud to bring you Busan’s 4th production of The Vagina Monologues. All the proceeds from the monologues and connected events go to charity, 90% of which will go to local women’s shelters right here in Busan, the other 10% to the global V-day cause. The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve [...]

A Day in Dongnae

fiona — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:53:55 +0000

By KELLY WHITE There’s a little history hidden in the middle of Dongnae, one of the oldest parts of Busan and the city’s former center of government and power, but you have to be willing to look for it. Tucked back into the Dongnae’s mazes of alleys, apartments, and shops of all shapes and sizes [...]

Galmaetgil Trails 갈매길

fiona — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:36:08 +0000

By LAURA TEAGUE The Galmaetgil trails span across Busan, about half of them wind along the extensive coastline, giving them the name “Seagull Path” in Hangeul. They explore all the best that this wonderful city of ours has to offer, the whole shebang covers around 270km, so where to start? Here’s your super awesome and helpful guide [...]

Charlie Brown Cafe PNU

fiona — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:08:58 +0000

By JULIAN STOUT To be perfectly frank South Korea has more than enough options for buying a cup of coffee. Cafes are a dime a dozen, ranging from your one-on-every-street-corner, ubiquitous corporate conglomerate of convenience, to the prolific hole in a wall coffee corners stacked one atop the other; each positively glowing in its carefully [...]

Loving Hut’s (near) Nampodong Location

fiona — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:56:23 +0000

Note, this location is closer to Dongdaesin than Nampodong! By: Emma O’Flynn Calling all vegetarians! Life in Korea can be challenging as a vegetarian, even more so as a vegan. So when friend introduced me to Loving Hut in Seomyeon, I was thrilled! And then I was equally devastated by it’s recent closure. The following week [...]

Galmaetgil Course 3 Part 2

fiona — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:28:31 +0000

By Laura Teague This has to be one of my favourite walks so far. The first part of Course 3 was something of a let down, all the road walking and not too many hidden sights. So it was with slight reluctance that we continued the following week, expecting more of the same city [...]