Okinawa 2019: Waking up in Naha
On my arrival night in Naha I got some of the best sleep of my entire trip across Japan and Korea and I woke up…
Busan 2019: Busan Tower (부산타워)
After finishing up at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple I took a long ride by bus and metro across the city to reach Busan Tower. This 120-meter…
Gyeongju 2019: Woljeong Bridge (월영교)
On the other side of the Wolseong Palace Site I came down to the river that flows through Gyeongju. Straddling the river is Woljeong Bridge,…
Jeonju 2019: Pungnammun Gate at night
Before getting back to my hostel I passed by Pungnammun Gate one more time. At night the gate is illuminated and since there’s not much…
Jeonju 2019: Walking along the Jeonjuchun River
Once I finished at the Jaman Mural Village I decided I’d circle back towards the Jeonju Hanok Village by walking along the Jeonjuchun River. There…
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Jeonju 2019: Omokdae (오목대)
Right next to the Jeonju Hanok Village is a forested hill with steep slopes. Because of dense tree growth there’s not a good view from…
Jeonju 2019: Jeonju Hanok Village (전주한옥마을)
The heart of Jeonju’s tourist area is the town’s hanok village. Hanok are traditional-style Korean houses and there are about 700 in Jeonju. Many of…
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Jeonju 2019: Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)
Across the street from Jeondong Cathedral is Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeonju’s most important historic site. The shrine honors King Taejo, the founder of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty…
Jeonju 2019: Jeondong Cathedral (전동성당)
Just down the street from Pungnammun Gate is Jeonju’s main sightseeing area and I paid a visit to Jeondong Cathedral. Construction of this Roman Catholic…
Jeonju 2019: Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)
The next stop in my trek across Korea was the town of Jeonju. I arrived at night and the next morning I started my sightseeing…
