Category: Travel journals
DAY 1 (Reading time: 6 minutes) South Korea was our second expedition to Asia after Japan. The choice was overwhelmingly influenced by my long-standing passion for all things Korean: history,
DAY 2 (Reading time: 4 minutes) Good morning Seoul! We have sunny weather with a temperature around 22°C, heading into the city. In the photo, we can see Namsan Tower
DAY 3 (Reading time: 5 minutes) We are having another warm day here; Koreans are wearing sweaters, I’m in a tank top and Marek is dressed up like a proper
DAY 4 (Reading time: 4 minutes) After breakfast we moved to the train station to leave Seoul and head to Gyeongju, a city in the south-east of South Korea. Before
DAY 5 (Reading time: 6 minutes) It hasn’t been long since I started learning Korean. It’s a difficult language, and I don’t need it for my profession. It’s really just
DAY 6 (Reading time: 6 minutes) Today, heavy rain showers were forecasted. Ignoring the forecast and visiting Bulguksa Temple turned out to be the right decision because, of course, not
DAY 7 (Reading time: 3 minutes) The train ride from Gyeongju to Busan was fast and safe. No zombies at all… … …alright, I’ll have to explain this comment. Are
DAY 8 (Reading time: 3 minutes) Machu Picchu of South Korea. Santorini of South Korea. Cinque Terre of South Korea. These are the names people use to describe the picturesque
DAY 9 (Reading time: 4 minutes) Koreans claim that Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is: So we went to check it out to verify such bold claims. With all due respect, it
DAY 10 (Reading time: 4 minutes) South Korea was threatened from below by Typhoon Mitag. It hit Taiwan the hardest, but we also felt its force. Metro stations were closed
