Stories from the other side.
Getting There (Jeonju – Gwangju) If you’re not travelling during the peak holiday season or on public/national holidays, it shouldn’t be difficult to book a ticket on the spot. There’s a ticket counter for those who don’t mind waiting in a line. Alternatively, the ticket vending kiosk is pretty simple to use and you can…
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Getting there Jaman Mural Village is a 10 minute walk from Jeonju Hanok Village. We followed the tourist boards and walked along the main road. Alternatively, there’s a overhead bridge that connects Omokdae with Imokdae and Jaman Mural Village. Imokdae The village is built on a steep hill with winding turns. It’s hard to miss…
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Jeonju Hanok Village might seem a little touristy at first glance. It’s one of the reasons why it’s taken us so long to visit it. But, once you’ve overlooked the obvious tourist traps, there are many hidden corners and gems to be found. Not surprisingly, Jeonju Hanok Village is one of the Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist…
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Getting Around Most tourists visit Jeonju City for a quick day trip from Seoul. Honestly, there’s just too much to absorb and experience at Jeonju Hanok Village (전주한옥마을). The main tourist sights are in the old village and that’s where you should choose to stay — at least for a night. We stayed (White Tourist Hotel)…
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Ulsan City Tour: Historical Exploration Course Travelling in Ulsan can get a bit difficult because tourist sights are spread out and local buses aren’t as frequent. The tourism department has a city tour bus that covers different themes — on different days of the week. Most of the tours need to be booked a day…
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Getting there Ulsan is connected to Seoul by KTX, intercity buses, and flights. We preferred taking the KTX from Seoul Station to Ulsan. The train journey was slightly over 2 hours and time passed as quickly as the fleeting scenery outside our window. It was the third weekend in April and our journey coincided with…
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Jeju Island is a creation of intense volcanic activity and the sea. Long sandy coastlines, dense forests, parasitic cones (oreums), cascading waterfalls, and South Korea’s pride: Hallasan, dominate this natural gem — situated off the coast of the Korean Peninsula. Not surprisingly, Jeju is one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’. But, very few foreign…
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Getting Around Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum (Tour Course 4) Travelling in Jeju can be tricky if you haven’t figured out the right transportation. Unlike Seoul (or other big cities) which has a dense subway network and timely buses; Jeju’s more laid-back and endorses ‘slow-travel’ (천천히). Time can literally stand still when you’re waiting…
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Getting There It isn’t easy reaching Hehuan Mountain by public transport because local tourism buses don’t connect Qingjing Farm to Hehuan Mountain. Cabs can be quite expensive and not easy to find. Our B&B owner arranged a morning sunrise tour to Hehuan Mountain for us. We’d share the ride with 7 other passengers. Stargazing We…
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Getting Around There are many ways to explore Taiwan’s northern and northeastern tourist attractions. The easiest way would be to sign up for the shuttle bus tour offered by either KKday or Klook. It’s best to book your tour before your travel date, especially during tourist season. Avoid weekends because Shifen Waterfall isn’t included in most…
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