Korea

From Andong Folk Village we headed back to town to catch the bus out to the Hahoe Village. It’s another traditional village, but this one was a lot better. First off, it’s organized in typical Korean style.…

The downtown pedestrian area at night.The downtown pedestrian area at night. This morning we got up and headed to Andong.  Went to the tourist info place on the way to the hotel and were instantly helped by someone in English (Koreans don’t speak English in general) and given a

Enjoying the view from the peak where the cable car lets you off.Enjoying the view from the peak where the cable car lets you off. There’s a fairly big mountain that you can go up in a cable car – If it takes 7 mins and goes 10 miles an hour, how far up the mountain did we

Hillton House next doorHillton House next door We tried to stay at the Meorujang love motel in Seroak-dong, close to Seoraksan National Park, recommended by the Lonely Planet. Well, it was supposed to be close.…

The bathroom at the Holiday In KoreaThe bathroom at the Holiday In Korea We stayed at the Holiday In Korea (not to be mistaken with the Holiday Inn) in Insadong in Seoul.…

Well, it’s 6AM in California and we’re finally headed to bed here in Seoul where it’s 10pm.  We flew in earlier today, arriving around 5pm local time.  The airport is beautiful and extremely modern. …