After [eating] our way through Yeongdeok and Gyeongju we were ready for a little more time at home, which ironically just meant more food. I managed a successful stop at the outlet mall in Daegu, thanks solely to Uniqlo and we had equal success at a buckwheat noodle restaurant in the Palgongsan area of the city. Noodles in Korea are, for me, a hit or miss. Half the time I'm bored after a few bites, but on the other hand there are times I want to dive into a never-ending bowl. I had high hopes for this one, but it was actually the ddeokdorimuk and buckwheat pancake that stole the show. I thought surely I would be able to skip dinner that evening, but shortly after arriving home I was presented with a take-out menu and asked what we should order for dinner. Magically I was able to put away a heaping plate of jokbal and of course a handful of shots to go with it, I mean I couldn't say 'no' to sampling dad's liquor collection.
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One of my favorite things about the Daegu area is the surrounding mountain ranges, offering quite a different view than the endless horizon and sea views we have here in Jeju. Leaving Buksam we were headed East, ironically despite living on an island we chose two different seaside destinations for this trip. To be fair though the East sea is different and Yeongdeok is an area I've never explored so I was looking forward to seeing a new portion of Korea. Not to mention the town is home to the famous King Crab, and as any vacation should be, ours was fueled by food. We also decided to splash out for accommodation, opting for the room with a private pool and jacuzzi. After years upon years of budget solo travel I'm still adjusting to this lifestyle of treating myself.
Less than a month ago I was still writing about spring break part 1 in Taiwan, yet here we are on the other side of spring break Part 2. There are definitely days that I complain about this job, and I sometimes wonder if my skills couldn't be better utilized elsewhere, but the vacation time really is a sweet reward. For April break we decided to stay in Korea, in part to save money, but also so that we had a chance to visit Seohui's family before jetting off to America. The trip quickly turned into a bit of a reunion tour for Seohui, with stops in Gyeongju and Busan - his University and High school towns, and both cities I've always loved to visit. I snuck in a visit to my first home, Buksam and was eager to meet up with old friends along the way. Wanting to add a new experience we also decided to add Yeongduk to the list, where I'd finally be able to taste the long heard about King Crab. Despite my desire to stay put after our constant movement in Taiwan, I found myself on a similar time-line for this break as well, but I was excited for each step of the journey and knew rest would be waiting for me back in Jeju.
One of the most popular beach destinations on Jeju Island, Hyeopjae, is home to one of my favorite views on the island, a vast sea with Biyangdo in the distance. I probably have numerous photos that I've collected over the years on each of my trips to Jeju, however, I never actually considered visiting the island. That is until one of my friends here at BHA invited me to do so and I jumped at the chance. I knew there was a boat to the island, obviously people living there need to get off sometimes, but I didn't realize it was a frequently visited tourist destination.
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AsiaKoreaWhere to start. After living on and off in this country for nearly 10 years I have memories, experiences and stories galore. I'll now always be a bit partial to the Land of the Morning Calm. Filled with delicious foods, beautiful nature and friendly people, I'm always happy to return. Archives
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