Korea (October 2010)
From Burden's Landing
Eric, Jessica, and Mom's Korea trip, October 10-24, 2010.
Itinerary
October 11
Go to Pohang.
October 12-15
10am -- Ferry to Ulleung-do.
October 16
Come back to Pohang.
Go to Yeongdeok.
October 17
October 18
October 19
October 20
October 21
- DMZ
October 22
Korean Wikipedia dinner in Seoul organized by Ryu Cheol. Invited C. June Kim, and am hoping to meet many others as well.
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):
- Mungyeong Saejae
- Sangju (persimmon)
- Andong (Gyeongsangbuk-do). Famous for mackerel, soju, wooden masks.
These are in the Southern-most region of Korea:
Other possibilities:
- Chuncheon (Gangwon-do)
- Buyeo (Chungcheongnam-do). There's the Baekje World Festival going on the first week we'll be there.
- Jeongseon (Gangwon-do)
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.
