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Missed Trains | Dec 31 99'

by gypsytracy a 30 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Seoul

"Then we migrated the smoking exits. While most passengers just go there for a quick cigarette during the ride, we sat there huddled on the steps at the train doorways for nearly 4 hours "

During another Korean long weekend, I went with some friends to Pusan, on the south coast. The trip was excellent. Hae-une-dae (not to be confused... Continue reading »
LaZboy Fishermen | Dec 31 99'

by gypsytracy a 30 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Seoul

"What did we see but reclining chairs (lazyboys it looked like!) set up all around the shore! Half of the chairs actually had little men (ajashis) sitting in them - in the rain - fishing."

Yesterday the manager of our school took us to the border of North and South Korea. What a strange experience. Unfortunately it was pouring rain ou... Continue reading »
Banking Issues & Lazy Salesmen | Dec 31 99'

by gypsytracy a 30 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Seoul

"The Korean asked the cops to escort me to the bank machine, just in case I could not find it myself!"

I went shopping to Itaewon recently. Itaewon is, more or less, a long street of shops (in the Korean sense of the word). The stores are really diff... Continue reading »
Scooting Grandpas | Dec 31 99'

by gypsytracy a 30 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Seoul

"They are everywhere. And I do mean everywhere. They drive on the sidewalk, and some even park right in the entrances to buildings."

The weather here is becoming increasingly hot and humid. I am told that the summer is going to be a real test of my ability to withstand the heat.... Continue reading »
Mystery Soup | Dec 31 99'

by gypsytracy a 30 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Seoul

"We found clumps of its little coily intestines, something that looked like a heart or a liver, and various other unidentifiable objects. In fact, we are sure there was even a pig's foot amidst the mix. "

On Sunday, an assistant teacher at my school - her English name is Christy - took a couple of us to one of the traditional palaces in Seoul. It was... Continue reading »
Buddha's Birthday | Dec 31 99'

by gypsytracy a 30 year old female from Vancouver, on vacation in Seoul

"we decided that it was much more fun actually marching in a parade than watching one"

The other day I tried yet another authentic Korean dish. Duegi Kow-bi? That spelling sort of suggests its pronounication, as I only know how to say... Continue reading »
Kimchi, anyone? | Apr 29 97'

by Joon a male from Singapore, on vacation in Seoul

"Where are all the pretty faces in South Korea?"

In 1997, South Korea was not a popular destination for travel yet for Singaporean. I choose South Korea for my visit because it was cheaper th... Continue reading »
Seoul Searching | Oct 14 79'

by Nomadic CAB a 39 year old male from Hof, on vacation in Seoul

"We must have looked ridiculous."

I remember nothing about the country or culture sadly. But I do remember that we bought a significant number of things and had to drag all of the c... Continue reading »