Korea 2013 (2nd) – Within striking distance

Field Report: Seoul, South Korea (15 October 2013)

Not much happened on the 15th, our last day in Korea – so let’s do a brief rundown before closing the book on this holiday.

Field Report: Seoul, South Korea (14 October 2013)

After wrapping up my solo day trip to Suwon, I rushed back to Seoul and rejoined my family for a celebratory dinner.

Field Report: Suwon, South Korea (14 October 2013) – Part 2/2

So much to see, so little time. After the fact, I wish I’d had the chance to stay a full day in Suwon and admire all of its cultural relics at a more leisurely pace.

Field Report: Suwon, South Korea (14 October 2013) – Part 1/2

Seoul is a great place to visit, but cast your net just a little wider and you’re bound to haul in a bountiful catch of historic eye candy from outside the capital.

Field Report: Seoul, South Korea (13 October 2013)

Now that the coverage of my February 2014 holiday in Japan has come to an end, let’s step back a few months and finish telling the story of an earlier journey: my October 2013 family trip to Seoul. This post is a continuation of that account from the last one in the series, which canContinue reading “Field Report: Seoul, South Korea (13 October 2013)”

Field Report: Seoul (12 October 2013) – Part 2/2

After a delicious (if somewhat hurried) lunch, our merry band of travellers hopped back onto our waiting minibus for the next part of today’s Seoul city tour.

Field Report: Seoul (12 October 2013) – Part 1/2

I don’t normally go on guided tours as I prefer to plot out my own course and travel at my own pace. However, the mums in our party were keen on seeing as many sights as possible with a minimum of time – and a minimum of fuss – so we booked ourselves a privateContinue reading “Field Report: Seoul (12 October 2013) – Part 1/2”

Field Report: Seoul (11 October 2013) – Part 2/2

Observation decks are a common feature of many major cities, but most of them probably aren’t equipped to offer urinals with a view to die for. Or, for that matter, a history museum full of teddy bears.

Field Report: Seoul (11 October 2013) – Part 1/2

I usually travel solo, but I rarely turn down an opportunity for a family holiday (unless work intervenes). There are many obvious benefits, including the opportunity to bond with one’s domestic circle, the natural pleasure of companionship, the added spark of life that only group travel can inject in what would otherwise have been aContinue reading “Field Report: Seoul (11 October 2013) – Part 1/2”

Flight Report: MNL-ICN on 5J 194

Low-cost carriers aren’t exactly known for luxury, comfort, punctuality, or – in extreme cases – safety. But when all one needs is an inexpensive way to get from A to B, it’s hard not to be thankful that we’ve now got loads of budget options to consider. And as I experienced this past October onContinue reading “Flight Report: MNL-ICN on 5J 194”