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[[User:Eekim|Eric]], [[User:Hjkim|Jessica]], and Mom's [[Korea]] trip, October 10-24, 2010.
[[User:Eekim|Eric]], [[User:Hjkim|Jessica]], and Mom's [[Korea]] trip, October 10-24, 2010.


== Itinerary ==
== Itinerary / Log ==
 
=== October 12 ===
 
* Arrived in [[Incheon]]. Went to [[Seoul]].
* Ran errands. Ate at [[강서면옥]].
* Took a bus to [[Pohang]].
 
=== October 13 ===
 
* Ate breakfast at
* Ferry to [[Ulleung-do]].
 
=== October 14 ===
 
=== October 15 ===
 
=== October 16 ===
 
Come back to [[Pohang]].
 
Go to [[Yeongdeok]].
 
=== October 17 ===
 
=== October 18 ===
 
[[Andong]]
 
=== October 19 ===
 
=== October 20 ===
 
=== October 21 ===
 
[[Seoul]]:
 
* DMZ
 
=== October 22 ===
 
7pm -- Korean Wikipedia dinner at [http://www.t-won.com/twon/restrnt/rest_seoul_cf.asp T-Won (티원)] in the building of Seoul station. Organized by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Ryuch Ryu Cheol]. Invited C. June Kim, and am hoping to meet many others as well.
The address is 서울시 용산구 동자동 43-205 KTX 서울역사 내 갤러리아 콩코스점 전문식당가 4층.
 
=== October 23 ===
 
=== October 24 ===
 
Visit Chinatown in [[Incheon]].
 
Back to LAX!


== Possibilities ==
== Possibilities ==
* Ulleungdo:  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gyeongsangbuk-do/ulleungdo
* Jejudo:  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/jejudo
* Tong Yung (Kyongsangnamdo):  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gyeongsangnam-do/tong-yeong
* Andong (Kyongsangdo): http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gyeongsangbuk-do/andong
(famous for mackerel, soju, wooden masks)
* Moon Kyung Sae (uh-ee) Jae (uh-ee)
* SangJoo (persimmon)
* Seoul
* Busan: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gyeongsangnam-do/busan
* PoHang (Hawaii 5-0, crab): http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gyeongsangbuk-do/pohang
* ChoonChun (Kangwondo): http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gang-won-do/chuncheon
* Wando (Chollanamdo, abalone):  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/jeollanam-do/wando
* Buyeo (Chungchungnamdo): http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/chungcheongnam-do/buyeo
* JungSun (Kangwondo): http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gang-won-do/jeongseon
* Incheon (Chinatown)


== See Also ==
Probably better to focus on the triangle between [[Seoul]], [[Sangju]], and [[Ulleung-do]] (essentially [[Gyeongsangbuk-do]]):
 
* [[Mungyeong Saejae]]
* [[Sangju]] (persimmon)
* [[Andong]] ([[Gyeongsangbuk-do]]). Famous for mackerel, soju, wooden masks.
 
These are in the Southern-most region of Korea:
 
* [[Busan]]
* [[Wando]] ([[Chollanam-do]])
* [[Tongyeong]] ([[Gyeongsangnam-do]])
* [[Jeju-do]]
 
Other possibilities:
 
* [[Chuncheon]] ([[Gangwon-do]])
* [[Buyeo]] ([[Chungcheongnam-do]]). There's the [http://baekje.org/html/en/ Baekje World Festival] going on the first week we'll be there.
* [[Jeongseon]] ([[Gangwon-do]])


== Hotels ==
== Preparation ==


'''Seoul'''
; October 3, 2010
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294197-d299502-r74111933-Best_Western_New_Seoul_Hotel-Seoul.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT Best Western (reserved for 10/12-10/13)]
: Called Verizon to activate Global Data Plan on October 12. Will cost about $30 (pro-rated fee) and will give unlimited data. I should be able to use Skype for calls and avoid the exorbitant international roaming fees. Need to call the day after I return (October 25) to de-activate.
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294197-d1557869-Reviews-Courtyard_by_Marriott_Seoul_Times_Square-Seoul.html Courtyard Marriott (reserved for 10/12-10/13)]
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294197-d446853-r7961545-Holiday_Inn_Seongbuk-Seoul.html#REVIEWS Holiday Inn (reserved for 10/21-10/23)]
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294197-d650959-Reviews-or10-Best_Western_Premier_Kukdo-Seoul.html#REVIEWS This was the Best Western I wanted to stay at, but they don't allow more than 2 ppl per room.]
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294197-d1653156-r64445659-IP_Boutique_Hotel-Seoul.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT The IP Boutique Hotel] is an Imperial Palace hotel located near Itaewon. Couldn't reserve a room because site in Korean. A possibility for next time, maybe.]
* Here's the [http://www.parktel.co.kr/english/contents/customer/customer_03.asp youth hostel] where I submitted a reservation using their online form. Won't know whether I got a room until I hear back from them. I had to use Internet Explorer to make the reservation.


== Food ==
== See Also ==
* [http://www.gourmet.com/travel/2008/11/jonathan-gold-eating-live-octopus Gourmet.com article on live octopus tentacles]
* [http://www.gourmet.com/travel/2008/10/jonathan-gold-noryangjin-fish-market Gourmet.com article on Noryangjin], an open-air seafood market in Seoul


== Getting Around ==
* [http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto Official Korea Tourism site]
* Subway travel in Seoul: "If planning on using the metro extensively or staying for more than a few weeks, you should consider purchasing a T-money stored value contactless smart card. You can buy this card at most subway stations and many newspaper kiosks near subway entrances, as well as convenience stores. The card itself costs ₩3000 and cash can be charged onto the card as often as you like. When entering and leaving a subway turnstile, place the card on the reader (leaving it inside your purse or wallet is fine) and it will deduct the appropriate fare from the card. Using this card will allow you to save ₩100 on all transfers (these are common with Seoul's extensive subway system) and you can get all but ₩500 back if you have unused credit. Typically for most travellers staying less than 2 weeks in Seoul, purchasing this card may not be cheaper but other factors should be considered: it can also be used for taxi fares, buses, storage lockers, pay phones, etc. It also saves the hassle from figuring out how much you need to pay or waiting in line to buy a single-use ticket. The subway is not open 24 hours, so you may be stranded late at night" (from [http://wikitravel.org/en/Seoul Wikitravel]).
* [http://www.lifeinkorea.com/index.cfm?Language=English Life in Korea]
* [http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/South_Korea/TravelGuide-South_Korea.html Virtual Tourist South Korea Travel Guide]
* [http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=12000&From=KRW&To=USD Currency converter]

Latest revision as of 03:23, 14 September 2021

Eric, Jessica, and Mom's Korea trip, October 10-24, 2010.

Itinerary / Log

October 12

October 13

October 14

October 15

October 16

Come back to Pohang.

Go to Yeongdeok.

October 17

October 18

Andong

October 19

October 20

October 21

Seoul:

  • DMZ

October 22

7pm -- Korean Wikipedia dinner at T-Won (티원) in the building of Seoul station. Organized by Ryu Cheol. Invited C. June Kim, and am hoping to meet many others as well.

The address is 서울시 용산구 동자동 43-205 KTX 서울역사 내 갤러리아 콩코스점 전문식당가 4층.

October 23

October 24

Visit Chinatown in Incheon.

Back to LAX!

Possibilities

Probably better to focus on the triangle between Seoul, Sangju, and Ulleung-do (essentially Gyeongsangbuk-do):

These are in the Southern-most region of Korea:

Other possibilities:

Preparation

October 3, 2010
Called Verizon to activate Global Data Plan on October 12. Will cost about $30 (pro-rated fee) and will give unlimited data. I should be able to use Skype for calls and avoid the exorbitant international roaming fees. Need to call the day after I return (October 25) to de-activate.

See Also

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