Apr 14, 2012

Eating and Drinking in Seoul

Now that we have returned to Germany, I have the time to reflect on our visit to Seoul. Next to seeing former students, the main impressions are the food and drinks we had there.

The very first dish I ordered was Tokpokki ( rice cake sticks in red pepper sauce), one of my favorite Korean dishes.

Tokpokki

Our homemade Korean bomb drink (Poktanju/폭탄주) on the terrace of K – haus in Seoul. Mix beer with soju, that’s all.

폭탄주 Poktanju

This was lunch with another student who took us to her favorite restaurant.

Lunch in Insadong, Seoul

Our last dinner in Seoul with yet another former student. We got spoiled, needless to say.

Dinner in Cheongaecheon, Seoul

After dinner, we went on to one of these soju snackbars in the same district. We returned back to our accommodations, soaked in very happy spirits.

Korean food is simply the best.

Apr 4, 2012

Last Impressions of Seoul

On our last night in Seoul, we became really good friends with the national beverage – sochu.

The next morning, we completely overslept. From the time we woke up to the departing flight we had 2:15. We packed in a frenzy, showered in a hurry and hailed the next best cab to the airport (from northern central Seoul to Incheon the fare was 50.500 Won).

It was also snowing quite heavily at that time. Heavy for the month of April, that is.

We made it to the airport, checked in and exchanged our Korean Won into Japanese Yen and then set off running the rest of the way. We were the last ones to board.

It was a turbulent flight due to strong winds. Our pilot made a successful landing on the second approach. We were fortunate to land as we could see some departing flights being cancelled out of  Fukuoka Airport.

We were awaited by our dear friends for an uneventful car ride to Kitakyushu.

Japan looks so much greener than the Korean landscape we have just left behind. We are back in the land of the broccoli mountains.

 

 

Apr 1, 2012

Travelling Book in Seoul

Whenever I travel, I carry books with me. There are always moments of involuntary waits, a need for physical rest, or just for killing time between flights.

Once I am finished with the book,  I no longer what to lug it around. This is when I release them with the link to this post, inviting the finder to leave a comment.

But like others, I have come to enjoy the release just as much as the reading for pleasure. Today, I went through my library and pulled out books, of which I don’t even know how they ended up in my home.

This one is about Virginia Tech Football by Chris Colston:

Virginia Tech Football

To the finder of this book, please release it again for others to read.

Mar 29, 2012

Budget Accommodation in Seoul

Passing through Seoul for a two-day layover is a good opportunity to visit this mega city. The idea of looking for accommodation seemed a bit daunting at first, but we soon found a place in a good location, and reasonably priced.

K-haus Gwanghwamun (patio) in Seoul source: booking.com

We found K-haus Gwanghwamun on booking.com which perfectly fits our budget. We booked a family room (sleeps three people) for two nights at 240,000 KRW ( for about € 160). Booking with booking.com was very easy!

I just love the patio and imagine sitting out there in the evening. I expect the city to be busy and loud, but a few drinks and some good company might help drown out the noise.

Review of this very new hotel is soon to follow.

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