South Korea - What to Expect

Jeju is where Koreans go for their honeymoons, bride groom wearing matching t-shirts. So when you see such a thing you can tell them congrats. The highest mountain in Korea is on the island, and it's actually a Volcano called Hallasan. This is the thing to climb on the island, it's just breathtaking... but if you plan to climb over the summit and catch a bus back to the hotel from the other side of the mountain (signs will map the trails for you), take care to get an earlier start than afternoon, or you WILL find yourself descending in waning light, the busses will have finished, and you'll have to hitchike back to town. Never worry though, there's plenty of tourists out driving and they'll find room in the back for your party. Luckily. ps. still, when the humans make themselves scarce and the sun starts to go down, loads of animals come out that were nowhere near the trail earlier. So, you know, choices.

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If you like Korean spicy barbequed chicken ribs, make sure to visit Dalk-Galbee street, where there are over 20 such restaurants in a row.

If you really must go to Uijongbu a great place to stay is the Come On Inn. For about $40 a night you get a big screen tv, a massive bathroom. And one can even try the upgraded room for $60 a night with a great balcony and bar area in the room. Also, dont forget to try out the famous Budae Jigae which is a soup made famous in that area.

I love Hyundai Beach. There is a great Vietnamese, Indian, and Japanese restaurant. There is also a nice aquarium. One of my favorite things to do is go on the observation boat. It goes around the harbor, out to a lighthouse and back again. It is a great way to spend an hour.

The best time to visit Taebaek in Gangwon-Do is in winter. Don't forget to participate in the Snow Festival.

Prepare yourself before you eat kimchi :)

Daejeon has some decent foreign restaurants. In the taxi, you can say "Timeworld," and in that area, you can find Starbucks, Outback Steakhouse, TGI Fridays, and Bennigans. If you ask around, someone can direct you to Krispy Kreme, which is about a 10 minute walk from Timeworld. You can also go to the Daejeon train station area ("Daejeon Yuk" in a taxi) and there you will find another Outback, Starbucks, and Cin-Cin Italian Restaurant; along with an above-ground outdoor shopping mall and about a kilometer of underground shopping beneath it.

Hannam has the best foreign market in Seoul.  Go to Hangangjin Station (항강진역) and leave through exit 2.  Head straight under the highway.  Cross the footbridge and follow the street right.  Look for a Volvo building on your left.  Head downstairs and you're there!  Be sure to check all three markets in this building for what you want.  There is one large one, one that is like a small deli, and one that looks more like a gas station market than anything else (but they have some great ingredients that you can't find anywhere else.  Almond extract for instance.).

If you're in Daegu, try to find Commune's Pub. It's very foreigner-friendly and the owner has a great music collection.