This is an XML content feed of journal entries and reviews that have recently published by RealTravel members within South Korea. Use one of the buttons on the right to add this feed to your feed reader. tag:realtravel.com,2005:746 RealTravel members http://realtravel.com/images/logo-for-feeds.jpg (c) 2006 RealTravel.com 2008-01-21T03:51:03Z 339987http://www.feedburner.comThis is an XML content feed of journal entries and reviews that have recently published by RealTravel members within South Korea. Use one of the buttons on the right to add this feed to your feed reader. tag:realtravel.com,2007-04-24:4369558 2007-04-24T05:29:24Z 2008-01-21T03:51:03Z rlrpaton http://realtravel.com/member-m3191968-rlrpaton.html <p>a entry by rlrpaton from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea.</a></p> <p>Spent three days in Seoul -- the last days of my journey. First trip to Asia, and first time in my life I have felt lost, in terms of navigation and communication.</p><p>I kept my map handy every minute I was there. Still, I became disoriented on a regular basis. The place names and streets were long, similar-sounding, and difficult to identify on the map and in person. (For example, ChanDEOKgung Palace vs. ChangGYEONgung Palace?) Few signs were in English, and even these were a bit confusing.</p><p>VERY few people spoke English. During my three days, I remember ONE instance where the ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4369558.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_VNgBmNkna6pl.MM9SjpIUPHqoGQ_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/VNgBmNkna6pl.MM9SjpIUPHqoGQ_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_VNgBmNkna6pl.MM9SjpIUPHqoGQ_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=VNgBmNkna6pl.MM9SjpIUPHqoGQ_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-journals-j4369558.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4369558.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-09-17:5567360 2007-09-17T15:44:50Z 2007-09-17T16:22:17Z blindboy662 http://realtravel.com/member-m3464423-blindboy662.html <p><em>"Thru a few wooden gates and one stone gate is one of the most fascinating Temples I have seen."</em></p> <p>a entry by blindboy662 from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cheonghakdong-south_kyongsang-reviews-hotels-d5567347.html">Cheonghak-dong, South Kyongsang.</a></p> <p>Perched high in the mountains an hour above Hadong, caught somewhere between the United Kingdom and modern Korea is the small folk village of Cheonghak-dong. Roughly translated as the “Blue Crane Village,” it may well be the last real folk village left in Korea. Some 50 or so people still live a traditional lifestyle. For many years it was a religious community known as the Village of Taoist Masters. Although life is traditional it’s not for show. Along with the thatched roofs and traditional clothing you will see cars trucks and even a few cell phones. It’s a nice ride up the mountain, and an ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cheonghakdong-journals-j5567360.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_MxZD47BJKN7gMML5kROfjGI6Bzc_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/MxZD47BJKN7gMML5kROfjGI6Bzc_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_MxZD47BJKN7gMML5kROfjGI6Bzc_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=MxZD47BJKN7gMML5kROfjGI6Bzc_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcheonghakdong-journals-j5567360.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cheonghakdong-journals-j5567360.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-09-14:5541457 2007-09-14T16:48:28Z 2007-09-14T16:48:28Z blindboy662 http://realtravel.com/member-m3464423-blindboy662.html <p>a entry by blindboy662 from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/suwon-kyonggi-reviews-hotels-d1695768.html">Suwon, Kyonggi.</a></p> <p>Hwaryeongjeog</p><p>In 1801 King Sunju established Hwaryeongjeog to enshrine the portrait of King Jeongjo. It was not unusual for one King to honor the previous deceased king as though he lived.</p><p>On the SE side is the outer entrance. The compound consist of two entrances and three buildings, and will take just a few minutes to see.</p><p>From Hwaryeongjeon, follow the road right and you’ll find the ticket office for Hwaseong Haenggung.</p><p>Hwaseong Haenggung</p><p>The Palace was built in 1789. It was expanded between 1794 and 1796. A number visitor stamps exist inside, so take some ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/suwon-journals-j5541457.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_2Cen5088resNaHk0JxoQvvlCLUY_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/2Cen5088resNaHk0JxoQvvlCLUY_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_2Cen5088resNaHk0JxoQvvlCLUY_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=2Cen5088resNaHk0JxoQvvlCLUY_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fsuwon-journals-j5541457.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/suwon-journals-j5541457.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-09-14:5541336 2007-09-14T16:37:59Z 2007-09-14T16:37:59Z blindboy662 http://realtravel.com/member-m3464423-blindboy662.html <p><em>"The best way to see the fort is to walk the walls."</em></p> <p>a entry by blindboy662 from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/suwon-kyonggi-reviews-hotels-d1695768.html">Suwon, Kyonggi.</a></p> <p>Hwaseong was built between 1794 and 1796 by King Jeongjo to house the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Jangheon. (The story of his father is amazing, and you should check it out on line, or in the Moon Guide. In short the Prince’s father, the King was going mad and had him sealed in a box and he died). He decided to build the fortress at the foot of Mt. Hwa, and he built Yongjusa Temple nearby. It is a great example of construction from the period.</p><p>The best way to see the fort is to walk the walls. It will take the better part of a day, and there’s a lot of walking. If you’re not up for ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/suwon-journals-j5541336.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_8bZi53CpNiG5zVYxtfjisR8XBI8_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/8bZi53CpNiG5zVYxtfjisR8XBI8_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_8bZi53CpNiG5zVYxtfjisR8XBI8_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=8bZi53CpNiG5zVYxtfjisR8XBI8_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fsuwon-journals-j5541336.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/suwon-journals-j5541336.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-09-14:5541016 2007-09-14T16:00:59Z 2007-09-14T16:24:55Z blindboy662 http://realtravel.com/member-m3464423-blindboy662.html <p><em>"Suwon should be at the top of any list of places to visit in Korea."</em></p> <p>a entry by blindboy662 from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/suwon-kyonggi-reviews-hotels-d1695768.html">Suwon, Kyonggi.</a></p> <p>Suwon should be at the top of any list of places to visit in Korea. It’s a short subway ride south of Seoul and consist of Hwaseong, a Joseon Dynasty walled city ( a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sight), Hwaseong Haenggung, a Joseon Dynasty Palace, and an incredible folk village.</p><p>The subway from Seoul cost the equivalent of a few US dollars, and stops at Suwon Station, the heart of the entertainment district. The station itself is six or seven stories and has a great selection of eateries, lots of small shops, and an upscale department store. From the front door you can take a short ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/suwon-journals-j5541016.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_Bzu.Gh-pzpV8kZGYo3f3cUuqJ9g_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/Bzu.Gh-pzpV8kZGYo3f3cUuqJ9g_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_Bzu.Gh-pzpV8kZGYo3f3cUuqJ9g_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=Bzu.Gh-pzpV8kZGYo3f3cUuqJ9g_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fsuwon-journals-j5541016.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/suwon-journals-j5541016.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-27:3811361 2007-02-27T11:36:34Z 2007-09-07T10:02:54Z Adro&Sean http://realtravel.com/member-m1582976-adrosean.html <p><em>"We made our way down the motorway, Sean panic stricken and without seatbelt, at up to 140kph (!)..."</em></p> <p>a entry by Adro&amp;Sean from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/ulsan-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d82165.html">Ulsan, South Korea.</a></p> <p>Buses are an easy way to get around South Korea, so we jumped on one headed for Ulsan to see what Rachael had been up to for the last 10 months. Keren (a fellow traveller and friend from Welly) was also visiting Rachael, and they were both at the bus station to meet us when we arrived. Even with our loads, it was a quick walk to Rachael's apartment. Compared with Peter and Ani's bootbox, this really was a shoebox, complete with soft, pink, glittery toilet seat.</p><p>Adrienne was still getting over her bug, so Sean, Keren and Rachael went out to find some food. Sean loved the pancakes ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/ulsan-journals-j3811361.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_IRynpKIonANsBD9bSKQ5taPGyLw_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/IRynpKIonANsBD9bSKQ5taPGyLw_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_IRynpKIonANsBD9bSKQ5taPGyLw_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=IRynpKIonANsBD9bSKQ5taPGyLw_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fulsan-journals-j3811361.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/ulsan-journals-j3811361.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-24:4862608 2007-06-24T14:11:46Z 2007-07-12T10:10:58Z jsmadsen http://realtravel.com/member-m4861921-jsmadsen.html <p><em>"Team Madsen to the DMZ"</em></p> <p>a entry by jsmadsen from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea.</a></p> <p>Sorry for leaving everyone for so long without updates. We:ve done a great deal of travel with limited internet access, and so I am recounting what I can remember from the last couple weeks...I promise more prompt updates as I go forward--I think Mongolia is about as remote as I am going to get. (I hope.) But first thing first, Korea. I flew into Korea and met my parents at the Shilla Hotel. It:s a hulking, elegant, black and grey slate and marble cavern of a hotel--it:s one of Korea:s finest and where my father stays for business, but I think my Mom aptly described it when she said it ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4862608.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_t5pWMMNpON19Yl1wc4.IWko1vQk_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/t5pWMMNpON19Yl1wc4.IWko1vQk_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_t5pWMMNpON19Yl1wc4.IWko1vQk_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=t5pWMMNpON19Yl1wc4.IWko1vQk_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-journals-j4862608.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4862608.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-23:4852726 2007-06-23T09:37:18Z 2007-06-23T10:25:03Z OliviaC http://realtravel.com/member-m4852721-oliviac.html <p>a journal by OliviaC from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com//d-1121-south_korea">South Korea.</a></p> <p>The beginning of my travels, a 12 hour flight from Sydney Airport, landed into Incheon International Airport, South Korea about half an hour away from Seoul. Unfortunately due to crossing flights I was only able to stay a couple days here but definately a place I want to return to explore further - especially further down south.</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/south_korea-trips-i4852726.html">[Read full journal]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_9.CWxVgTWaf68TR1.E1os4-R14Q_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/9.CWxVgTWaf68TR1.E1os4-R14Q_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_9.CWxVgTWaf68TR1.E1os4-R14Q_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=9.CWxVgTWaf68TR1.E1os4-R14Q_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fsouth_korea-trips-i4852726.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/south_korea-trips-i4852726.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-07:4719557 2007-06-07T17:59:07Z 2007-06-08T15:45:09Z Marc & Rose http://realtravel.com/member-m3791304-marc__rose.html <p>a entry by Marc &amp; Rose from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea.</a></p> <p>In visiting Seoul we had little knowledge of what to expect from the city. We had only decided to travel there due to the exceptionally good airfares we picked up and the fact neither of us had been there before. So from the tips gained from our trusty guidebook and a friend we set a rough itinerary for the three days we had to explore the South Korean capital.</p><p>On arrival we were impressed how modernised the cities infrastructure was, and were particularly pleased that the recent major events such as the world cup football had meant more English signs were in tourist areas. The great ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4719557.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_Bs2olQotXJ4oJS0utMmgG.W1eBY_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/Bs2olQotXJ4oJS0utMmgG.W1eBY_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_Bs2olQotXJ4oJS0utMmgG.W1eBY_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=Bs2olQotXJ4oJS0utMmgG.W1eBY_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-journals-j4719557.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4719557.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-30:4647758 2007-05-30T10:03:06Z 2007-05-30T10:03:24Z rmk3382 http://realtravel.com/member-m4646772-rmk3382.html <p>a review of Ponchos, a place to eat in <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea</a>.</p> <p>Being one of the few Mexican eateries in Seoul, Panchos is a pretty good place to fulfill that craving for a taco or burrito. The prices are average, and the margarita's are great!</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-c4647758.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_zqoHndsbRbAD664uwX9LoaYwCVo_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/zqoHndsbRbAD664uwX9LoaYwCVo_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_zqoHndsbRbAD664uwX9LoaYwCVo_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=zqoHndsbRbAD664uwX9LoaYwCVo_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-reviews-c4647758.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-c4647758.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-19:4557367 2007-05-19T16:11:43Z 2007-05-19T16:14:46Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a entry by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d832200.html">Ilsan, South Korea.</a></p> <p></p><p>I recently joined the exodus of early twenty-somethings who’ve left the country to teach English abroad. While this is almost becoming a cliché (think the post-college Europe backpacking trip), I decided to take what I thought would be the road-less-traveled… .teaching English in Seoul, Korea. Ok, I’ll be honest. It was a total compromise because China was too daunting and Spain was too easy. But, I do like to think of myself as a traveler, not a tourist, which, to me, means that I would rather have a difficult experience that is rewarding versus having everything handed to me on a Club ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4557367.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_wYBjMyubblqDJhEwymQ2I9szsCw_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/wYBjMyubblqDJhEwymQ2I9szsCw_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_wYBjMyubblqDJhEwymQ2I9szsCw_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=wYBjMyubblqDJhEwymQ2I9szsCw_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Filsan-journals-j4557367.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4557367.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-11:4500762 2007-05-11T13:43:05Z 2007-05-19T15:12:03Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a review of Free Market in Hongdae, a thing to do in <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea</a>.</p> <p>Sneak away from all the craziness of Seoul and find your own little university craft fair in funky Hongdae, the great little area near Hongik University in Seoul. It's a small afair, but a great way to spend a couple hours on a Saturday afternoon. Artists from the university sell their wares (anything from wallets to handpainted hats) and you can browse as you sip on a smoothie or coffee from one of the many chic cafes and coffeehouses in the area. There is always a musician or performance artist, and, for a second, you forget the concrete city around you. Pretty much a year-round event, with ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-a4500762.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_F8pHxNL31ougvDexlUsfrLea85w_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/F8pHxNL31ougvDexlUsfrLea85w_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_F8pHxNL31ougvDexlUsfrLea85w_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=F8pHxNL31ougvDexlUsfrLea85w_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-reviews-a4500762.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-a4500762.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-13:4518551 2007-05-13T15:16:00Z 2007-05-13T15:50:23Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a entry by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea.</a></p> <p>This is a brief list of random places to go to and things to do in Korea...I will add more later, but this is a start.</p><p>Seoul</p><p>Cool Areas:</p><p>Itaewon: This is the foreign section of town, a bit skeezy, but a necessity. Here you will find English used/new bookstores (www.whatthebook.com), a foreign food market, and delicious international/Western cuisine. You will also find a lot of travel agencies and shopping here, as well as the International Clinic. Avoid this place at night, especially if you are a woman traveling alone.</p><p>Gangnam: This is a fun area where you will find a ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4518551.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_d-QL2SGhTK3w5EFZsHqRfd17MWA_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/d-QL2SGhTK3w5EFZsHqRfd17MWA_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_d-QL2SGhTK3w5EFZsHqRfd17MWA_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=d-QL2SGhTK3w5EFZsHqRfd17MWA_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-journals-j4518551.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4518551.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-13:4518392 2007-05-13T14:51:07Z 2007-05-13T14:52:11Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p><em>"Lake Park is a beautiful respite from all the concrete in Korea!"</em></p> <p>a entry by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d832200.html">Ilsan, South Korea.</a></p> <p>For anyone that has been in Korea for a significant amount of time, you will know how hard it is to find natural beauty in the cities. While there are many beautiful mountains that hikers can enjoy, it is difficult for the urban dweller in Seoul or its suburbs to get away for the day.</p><p>Enter Lake Park in Ilsan. When I first interviewed for my teaching position in Ilsan, the people on the phone kept raving about Lake Park, the newish man=-made park/lake in the center of the city. At the time I was living in Minnesota, USA, the "land of 10,000 (natural) lakes." Needless to say, I wasn't ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4518392.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_WsddjqiVWc.8CLhO7PsP6S4YCFM_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/WsddjqiVWc.8CLhO7PsP6S4YCFM_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_WsddjqiVWc.8CLhO7PsP6S4YCFM_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=WsddjqiVWc.8CLhO7PsP6S4YCFM_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Filsan-journals-j4518392.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4518392.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-12:4505305 2007-05-12T02:23:31Z 2007-05-12T02:27:03Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a review of Volunteer with us!, a thing to do in <a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d832200.html">Ilsan, South Korea</a>.</p> <p>Check out our blog for volunteer and event updates! www.theexpatproject .blogspot.com or email us at theexpatproject@yahoo .com</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-reviews-a4505305.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_nXIgqNlBH47SulBcQG8n7bqo-2w_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/nXIgqNlBH47SulBcQG8n7bqo-2w_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_nXIgqNlBH47SulBcQG8n7bqo-2w_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=nXIgqNlBH47SulBcQG8n7bqo-2w_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Filsan-reviews-a4505305.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/ilsan-reviews-a4505305.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-12:4505357 2007-05-12T02:27:02Z 2007-05-12T02:27:02Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p><em>"Expats are doing good things, giving back to Korea, and having fun too!"</em></p> <p>a entry by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d832200.html">Ilsan, South Korea.</a></p> <p>Shout out to my Expats!</p><p>To all my fellow Expats! If you haven't checked out the link on either of my blogs about the ExPAT project , then do it now, for you should be enlightened!www .theexpatproject.blogspot .com Email us at: theexpatproject@yahoo .com We're all about being responsible expats that bring some good to our adopted countries and the world. We already have had one really successful event that raised close to $250 for UNICEF. We will volunteer to teach Korean orphans English, and we are teamed up with Amnesty International Korea for an event on May 5th (Childrens Day) for ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4505357.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_CJd6gp5jl6.H0Uahfpu3dVxwaQo_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/CJd6gp5jl6.H0Uahfpu3dVxwaQo_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_CJd6gp5jl6.H0Uahfpu3dVxwaQo_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=CJd6gp5jl6.H0Uahfpu3dVxwaQo_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Filsan-journals-j4505357.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4505357.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-12:4505288 2007-05-12T02:21:31Z 2007-05-12T02:21:31Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a entry by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d832200.html">Ilsan, South Korea.</a></p> <p>For anyone reading this that is an American and lives abroad and is wondering about how to pay The Man, here is some advice: First, if you reside abraod, you automatically quallify for a two-month extension to June 15th. You do not need to fill out a form for this, but you WILL incur interst on any taxes you owe from the April 15th due date (GRRRRRR).In order to qualify for tax benefits and not be double-taxed etc., you need to meet one or sometimes both of these tests:Bona Fide Residence TestPhysical Presence TestThe first proves that you have resided in your foreign country for a full tax ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4505288.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_RWsOM-2waZhcYfMpmPsmQy7ceDA_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/RWsOM-2waZhcYfMpmPsmQy7ceDA_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_RWsOM-2waZhcYfMpmPsmQy7ceDA_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=RWsOM-2waZhcYfMpmPsmQy7ceDA_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Filsan-journals-j4505288.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4505288.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-12:4505247 2007-05-12T02:18:18Z 2007-05-12T02:18:18Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p><em>"It is one of the highest paying countries to teach English in"</em></p> <p>a entry by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d832200.html">Ilsan, South Korea.</a></p> <p>If you're really interested in living and working in South Korea, here is my opus on the subject:</p><p>If you are interested in working and living abroad and want to make some of the best money doing it, consider South Korea. While the "Hermit Kingdom" can be a bit boring, polluted, and homogeneous, it will be worth your while to branch out and come to this comfortable Asian nation. There are still many interesting things to do culturally and it is a great jumping off point for travels to Southeast Asia, China, and Japan. It also is one of the highest paying countries to teach English in, ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4505247.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_9eOFo1n9g.QOE7asL1lJLjnY88w_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/9eOFo1n9g.QOE7asL1lJLjnY88w_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_9eOFo1n9g.QOE7asL1lJLjnY88w_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=9eOFo1n9g.QOE7asL1lJLjnY88w_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Filsan-journals-j4505247.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/ilsan-journals-j4505247.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-12:4505123 2007-05-12T01:54:20Z 2007-05-12T02:09:42Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p><em>"We are birds of flight with clipped wings."</em></p> <p>a entry by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea.</a></p> <p>I wrote this piece many months ago in my blog, Heather in Wanderland http://h eatherinwanderland .blogspot.com</p><p>This past week has been a bit hard in Korea. I have come to the realization that I have probably learned all I need or want to know about this place, which is probably one of the most boring destinations in the world for a traveller. I am, unfortunately, over Korea. The honeymoon period is through and the work begins.</p><p>Korea has a lot of things about it that are fascinating and I still am living abroad versus living in my home country, which will always be an adventure. But ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4505123.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_I-8RSiIeGQyrCIWpbEoDvn5xAac_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/I-8RSiIeGQyrCIWpbEoDvn5xAac_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_I-8RSiIeGQyrCIWpbEoDvn5xAac_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=I-8RSiIeGQyrCIWpbEoDvn5xAac_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-journals-j4505123.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4505123.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-12:4505140 2007-05-12T01:54:20Z 2007-05-12T02:03:28Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a review of See B-Boy Theater, a thing to do in <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea</a>.</p> <p>Last night I had one of the most enjoyable theatrical experiences of my life. I went to see the SJ B-Boys production of The Ballerina who Loves a B-Boy. Check out their site because there are some really cool pics and a video www.sjbboys.com . You DO NOT want to miss the video. It has some amazing dance moves and the best parts of the show. The English part of it may or may not work. I was extremely excited to see the show because I love dance, hip-hop, and b-boys/b-girls. For those of you who are not familiar with this term, they are what we would call "breakdancers." This is a totally ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-a4505140.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_DdrviiyKkYvQIQUndZvd1QgVH-c_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/DdrviiyKkYvQIQUndZvd1QgVH-c_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_DdrviiyKkYvQIQUndZvd1QgVH-c_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=DdrviiyKkYvQIQUndZvd1QgVH-c_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-reviews-a4505140.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-a4505140.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-12:4505162 2007-05-12T01:59:01Z 2007-05-12T02:03:28Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a review of Pancho's Mexican Restaurant, a place to eat in <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea</a>.</p> <p>For those of you that need a break from Korean food, want a taste of home (I'm from Los Angeles), or are vegetarians and need some variety...this is the place for you. Great food and bar, easy to find!</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-c4505162.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_tArah3CBtu.S2tpypEOrrrwCvmM_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/tArah3CBtu.S2tpypEOrrrwCvmM_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_tArah3CBtu.S2tpypEOrrrwCvmM_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=tArah3CBtu.S2tpypEOrrrwCvmM_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-reviews-c4505162.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-reviews-c4505162.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-11:4500620 2007-05-11T13:26:40Z 2007-05-12T01:54:20Z In Wanderland http://realtravel.com/member-m4500618-in_wanderland.html <p>a journal by In Wanderland from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com//d-1121-south_korea">South Korea.</a></p> <p>This is where I live and work with my husband as an English/Drama teacher in Ilsan, South Korea.</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/south_korea-trips-i4500620.html">[Read full journal]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_w0yA5zGiy--7eJZGEN1.gUSvqe8_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/w0yA5zGiy--7eJZGEN1.gUSvqe8_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_w0yA5zGiy--7eJZGEN1.gUSvqe8_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=w0yA5zGiy--7eJZGEN1.gUSvqe8_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fsouth_korea-trips-i4500620.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/south_korea-trips-i4500620.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-08:4474957 2007-05-08T08:38:45Z 2007-05-09T06:55:53Z Sara FJ Brayshaw http://realtravel.com/member-m4294665-sara_fj_brayshaw.html <p>a entry by Sara FJ Brayshaw from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea.</a></p> <p>Afternoon people,</p><p>I hope you are all enjoying the summer weather. It’s so nice to go to sleep at night and no wear the hat/scarf/glove combo! However, I’ve been warned that the monsoon season starts soon!</p><p>People in Japan are “recovering” from Golden Week. I use the word “recovering” because at the end of April, the country is inundated with thousands of travelers who are making the most of their time off work. The most popular destinations are Disneyland, Kyoto and Osaka! It is, without a doubt, Japan’s busiest period. However, other parts of the world such as Asia and Europe are ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4474957.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_fKddLw3QDSxHyXrqkVzGyHahx8c_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/fKddLw3QDSxHyXrqkVzGyHahx8c_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_fKddLw3QDSxHyXrqkVzGyHahx8c_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=fKddLw3QDSxHyXrqkVzGyHahx8c_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-journals-j4474957.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4474957.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-04-05:4187004 2007-04-05T10:41:56Z 2007-04-05T10:42:14Z InterNATZionale http://realtravel.com/member-m2191964-internatzionale.html <p>a entry by InterNATZionale from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d7108.html">Seoul, South Korea.</a></p> <p>I arrived into Seoul after 18 hours of travel from Mumbai to Bangkok (10 hour layover) to Seoul. This is the half-way mark of my trip, and therefore, my plane tickets did not match up perfectly. As many of you know, it happened to be my birthday as well, so it is only fitting for a year of travel that I pass onto one year older while in an airport! Ha, ha!</p><p>After a month between Nepal and India, Seoul was a welcome metropolis. The paved roads and highways alone were a nice touch. Seoul is a very clean, modern city with a great metro and welcoming people. The signs for mass transit ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4187004.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_9cb009BxF1yD7YoVz5xactmuYtc_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/9cb009BxF1yD7YoVz5xactmuYtc_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_9cb009BxF1yD7YoVz5xactmuYtc_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=9cb009BxF1yD7YoVz5xactmuYtc_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fseoul-journals-j4187004.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/seoul-journals-j4187004.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-27:3812074 2007-02-27T13:24:19Z 2007-03-03T11:13:36Z Adro&Sean http://realtravel.com/member-m1582976-adrosean.html <p><em>"...make sure that we were shot if we tried to defect."</em></p> <p>a entry by Adro&amp;Sean from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/korean_demilitarized_zone-south_korea-reviews-hotels-d1932242.html">Korean Demilitarized Zone, South Korea.</a></p> <p>5:45 is not a good time to wake up when you only got to bed at 12 am the night before. Bleary eyed we chucked togther our stuff and headed to the USO for a tour of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea (US$42 for civilians). Thanks to Emma B for organising it - you're a legend!</p><p>It took about an hour to get to the Joint Security Area (JSA) and we had our passports checked twice. Our civilian tour guide told us that South Korean visitors have to be cleared a month before a visit, so we had it easy. A US Army soldier took us for the tour around the JSA, starting off ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/korean_demilitarized_zone-journals-j3812074.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_ati6ymgFi.F7V9oLwQGvLnMwWJc_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/ati6ymgFi.F7V9oLwQGvLnMwWJc_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_ati6ymgFi.F7V9oLwQGvLnMwWJc_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=ati6ymgFi.F7V9oLwQGvLnMwWJc_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fkorean_demilitarized_zone-journals-j3812074.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/korean_demilitarized_zone-journals-j3812074.html