Make a Friend
by olddude
So you want to visit Korea, meet people, sightsee, but you think that not speaking Korean could be a problem. Well, if you want to really experience Korea (especially Seoul) like a native, try the Goodwill Guide program. The guides are volunteers who through the Korean National Tourism Organization can be assigned/reserved for you when you arrive. These people come from all walks of life, speak your language (mostly English) and love showcasing their country to tourists. There is a minimal cost to use this service. You only have to pay the transportation cost, meals or tickets to shows that that the guide attends with you. They will take you anywhere you want to go and act as your personal guide. In the process you can make a fast friend. Here is the link to arrange for a guide:
http://english.tour2korea.com/01TripPlanner/TouristInfo/introduction.asp?kosm=m1_7&konum=3 My wife and daughter used the guide program to see a traditional show at the Sejong Cultural Center. They had never been there and the guide gave them directions, met them at the subway stop, and got them seats in the front row of the theater. She even translated the show for them while in progress as well as giving them tips about how and when to see other performances throughout the city.
War Memorial. A great museum...
by asantetravel
War Memorial. A great museum (though you might want to skip the first floor if pressed for time). I learned a lot about the Korean War. I came close to crying quite a few times. Make sure you read the story about the 10 soldiers. The stature in front of the museum of the two brothers (the older an officer for the North and the younger a soldier from the South) embracing on the battlefield is really moving. South Koreans are very friendly (remember I live in Japan). Many strangers came up to me and said "Welcome to Korea" or asked me how I liked the country. I really felt welcome.
I hope my VT korea page can...
by bunny21
I hope my VT korea page can give you a lot of good information about Korea for those who want to know and understand about Korean culture.
I won't say that Korean culture is the best in the world since every culture has their own unique lure.
No culture can be the best or superior than any other culture in the world.
We should accept and admire other cultures as they show.
This picture shows traditional Korean socks. Especially for little babies before they begin to toddle.
And also, babies wore these socks at a party given to a hundred-day-old baby, first birthday and other national holidays.
They have embroidered decorations. The 'red' ribbon is for girls. Then, boys? Of course ' blue' ribbon.
Gas Masks at Subway!
by machomikemd
There are gas mask available at subways for a Biological/chemical warfare type of terrorist attack since north korea and south korea are still technically at war and the north is known to send infiltrators to sabotage south korean facilities.
Lots of Bikes for Rent
by jburron
If you're in Yeouido Park or Olympic Park and want to ride a bike you're in luck. The picutre to the left is just half of the stock of one of the five bike rental places in Yeouido Park (and more in Olympic and other ones, too).
Rates are reasonable (same as the rollerblades, actually) at 3,000 won (USD 2.50) an hour...6,000 won an hour for tandem bikes (those ones are popular too). Just give them a piece of ID and pay for the first hour, if you go longer just make up the 'overtime', as they call it, when you return (there is no extra charge for being late, you still pay the base rate only).
You can even go as far as you like...perhaps the 22 km from Yeouido Park to Olympic Bridge...just as long as you're back by about 8-9pm when they want to close up.
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Seoul Food
Entrance to restaurant complex
Relexing in the 4person bed room in Ferry
nice lavender color
