Destination: South Korea

In the nam

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Views [543] | Comments [1]

I made it to Hanoi, in one peace, (piece).  This time around there was no hassle with my Visa, having said that for 50 dollars I would hope it to be hassle free. Waited 40 minutes at the wrong baggage collecting place. hehehehe. My bag weighs ... Read more >

Tags: hanoi

Happy Halloween from Korea

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [1234]

HAPPY Halloween!   I will miss those cute little "trick or treaters" AND buying my favorite candy to give out - hoping to have a lot left over - Mmmmmm - dark chocolate ANYTHING!!

I am about to leave Kyoung Ju

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Views [513]

Just a quick mention, ran to the bank yesterday to make sure there is enough money to pay my phone bill while I am away. But of course the bank was closed so for the first time, I learned how to you the ATM first time in Korea. It was a nice experience ... Read more >

Gallery: Highlights of Sokcho!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Korean fashion

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Korean food

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Highlights of Sokcho

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [1140]

Highlights of the Sokcho area! Of course, highlights include people first!  The children are adorable & the adults are friendly, generous, & curious!  Sokcho is surrounded by beauty – mountains, lakes, & the ocean – spectacular views!  ... Read more >

Korean fashion

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [2622]

Korean fashion – "Old & New"....... In Sokcho’s museums, I have seen ornate dress – probably worn in palaces, but on walks around town, I have also seen their outdoor casual look – visor, mask, & gloves worn by many females – ... Read more >

Korean food - such a variety!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [1558]

Korean food & meals – quite a “spread!” I have enjoyed many delicious ‘multi-dish’ meals & really like their veggie & meats - but have stayed away from most of the kimchee – pretty sour & hot!  Fish is everywhere - in all forms ... Read more >

Tags: fish, food, korean culture

Gallery: Just last weekend in Pusan

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Photo Gallery

Final days in Korea.

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Views [481]

Met Bora for lunch, saw the exchange rate was close to 1500 won for one dollar and ran to the bank. Saw some Russians in the bank, and went for it. I traded my money on the black market. They got a good deal and I hid my exchange from ... Read more >

Tags: bank, korea is dying, money, russians

autumn's breath

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 | By stonesamurai | Views [442]

with the snap of mother nature's fingers, the seasons have changed places again.  autumn brushes summer off its humid perch with chilly fingers.  the invading shade of fall scatters the summer cicadas along with their electric hum.  as the wind picks ... Read more >

nite is calling

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 | By stonesamurai | Views [381]

i can't hear much for the din of boisterous people around us. every table has a group of friends, mostly young university students, and almost everyone is basking in a soju glow. the girl on the other end of my cell is barely audible. and what i can ... Read more >

Third Time's A Charm?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 | By miss_traveller | Views [1793] | Comments [1]

After being away from Seoul, Korea for six months, I decided to bite the bullet and come back to 'Korea Sparkling,' and 'Land of the Morning Calm.' I decided that being offered more money and more holidays, plus getting a chance to see all the great ... Read more >

Tags: culture, outlook, philosophy

Mosquito Control!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [1924] | Comments [2]

Thur, Oct 23rd Mosquito Control is seriously needed here! I grew up in Minnesota - I know mosquitoes!  They were BIG & Noisy!!!  I had no qualms about killing them before they sucked my blood!  I didn’t have a Buddhist philosophy then…and ... Read more >