Tag Archives: Busan
South Korea Highlights Posted by sasha on May 27, 2015
It’s been a lot of fun posting travel articles and videos to the Korean blog over the past few months, but until I make it back to the land of kimchi and soju, I’m afraid I’m fresh out of new content. While many travelers to this side of the world tend to pass over South…
Busan Cave Bar’s Makgeolli, Dongdongju Is Korea’s Best City Escape Posted by Tony Kitchen on May 16, 2015
Hidden to even Busan natives, “Dragon Dream” (용꿈) is a makgeolli (막걸리) bar with two twists: a former World War II Japanese bomb shelter carved into the mountain during the colonization of Korea, and a unique version of makgeolli called dongdongju (동동주). The cave (동굴) drips with water seeping through the rock, calcium deposits growing…
Beaches, Buddhas, and BBQ in Busan Posted by sasha on Mar 30, 2015
It may live in the shadow of the capital of Seoul, but Korea’s second city has a lot to offer. Hit the beach, hike to ancient temples, munch on fresh seafood, and enjoy some arcade games in Busan.
Five Days in South Korea Posted by sasha on Nov 21, 2014
안녕하세요! Hello everyone! My name is Sasha, which I’ve been told is 사샤 in Korean. I’m from the USA (미국), but I currently live in China (중국). I’m an English teacher and blogger/videographer – you can usually find my work on the Chinese, Indonesian, and Thai Language & Culture blogs. I’ve never lived in Korea, and…
How To Do Summer Like a Korean Pt. 1 Posted by Tony Kitchen on Jul 1, 2014
Busan, South Korea’s second largest city situated on Korea’s southern coast, can make an argument for having one of the best city beach scenes in the world. It’s the size of Chicago with the laid back charm. It’s two beaches, at times visible from the same situation are opposites: one long and wide with the…