Written by SeenThat on October 12, 2008
- On Planes and AirportsUsing technologies half a century old and a medieval guild-like organization, modern airplanes and airports pose heavy dilemmas to the eternal pilgrim. Unnecessarily, airlines are often regulated by trade agreements between countries;...
Written by SeenThat on October 9, 2008
- On the Verge of Skipping Bi Bim BabTraveling from Thailand to Los Angeles with Asiana meant having three meals onboard. The first one was a very late dinner – or was it a very early...
Written by Ishtar on January 21, 2007
- We were so excited when we got our tickets to Vietnam on very short notice that we never really made much of the terribly inconvenient and tiring route we’d have to take. The Star Alliance,...
Written by Paul Bacon on March 24, 2006
- Throughout the year I spent living in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula there was a massive contrast which I noticed in the local community that completely fascinated me. It was namely the division...
Written by Paul Bacon on March 20, 2006
- I was standing in the doorway of one of the classrooms in the school at which I made a living teaching English to Korean children. Through it I could see a female colleague of mine...
Written by super-d on October 26, 2000
- Built by the King of the first Yi dynasty, these structures collectively served as the royal palace for about 200 years. Before 1592, it housed some 500 buildings, but do to consistent Japanese invasions...
Written by super-d on October 20, 2000
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It is midsummer in South Korea and I've been here for two months. Being from Canada, the contrasts between the two countries are quite extreme. But given that I...
Written by Pirate43 guide on December 11, 2000
- The royal residences here are sprawling and filled with commanding structures. I visited Toksugung Palace which is adjacent to City Hall (a short walk from Hotel President). It has a museum...
Written by Pirate43 guide on December 11, 2000
- Seoul has a large number of pedestrian underpasses at intersections. I was glad to see I could avoid crossing the street (very busy). These underpasses serve many purposes. An...
Written by globetrots on July 29, 2000
- Water is served with all meals in Korea, but alcohol usually flows abundantly at dinner. Bottles get passed around, with everyone serving each other: except with familiar friends, it is customary that you don't pour...
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