Category Archives: Korea

Flight Report: GMP-RSU on Korean Air Flight KE 1331 (24 January 2020)

In this review, we’ll look at a short domestic flight between Seoul’s Gimpo Airport and the city of Yeosu, at the southern edge of the Korean peninsula. Welcome aboard Korean Air Flight KE 1331.

Terminal Report: Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal, Seoul, South Korea – Departures (Part 2)

In this two-part report, we’ll guide ourselves through the process of taking a flight from the Domestic Terminal of Seoul’s Gimpo Airport (GMP). Today’s instalment (Part 2) covers everything that takes place in the airside – i.e., restricted – area of the terminal, from the security checkpoint to the boarding gate.

Terminal Report: Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal, Seoul, South Korea – Departures (Part 1)

In this two-part report, we’ll guide ourselves through the process of taking a flight from the Domestic Terminal of Seoul’s Gimpo Airport (GMP). Today’s instalment (Part 1) covers everything that takes place in the landside – i.e., publicly accessible – area of the terminal, from check-in to just before final security.

Lounge Report: Korean Air’s KAL Lounge, Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal (GMP)

In this review, we’ll take a look at Korean Air’s lounge in the domestic terminal of Gimpo Airport: the main hub for flights operating between Seoul and local destinations. Welcome to the KAL Lounge.

Hotel Report: Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Airport, Seoul, South Korea

With an early morning flight to catch from Seoul’s Gimpo Airport, I decided to spend the previous night at a nearby hotel. Not the cheapest option in these parts, but it was by far the most conveniently located – and the extra investment was rewarded with a spacious, comfortable room. Welcome to the Lotte CityContinue reading “Hotel Report: Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Airport, Seoul, South Korea”

Flight Report: MNL-HKG on Cathay Pacific Flight CX 934 (22 January 2020)

The Manila-Hong Kong route is one of the busiest at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA code: MNL), and Cathay Pacific (IATA code: CX) carries a good chunk of the premium-passenger traffic between the two cities. Today, we’ll see what it’s like to travel in Business Class on this short but important transport link – andContinue reading “Flight Report: MNL-HKG on Cathay Pacific Flight CX 934 (22 January 2020)”

Field Report: The Northwestern Walls of Namhansanseong Fortress, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (24 March 2019)

Despite the size and grandeur of their royal capital Hanseong – modern-day Seoul – the kings of Joseon were only too happy to sprinkle secondary “capitals” across the realm for special or emergency use. The fortified city of Hwaseong in Suwon is probably the best-developed example, with a full circuit of walls and a sprawlingContinue reading “Field Report: The Northwestern Walls of Namhansanseong Fortress, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (24 March 2019)”

Field Report:  Deoksugung Stone Wall Road, Seoul, South Korea (23 March 2019)

After exploring the old royal palace of Deoksugung, I left by way of the main gate – but didn’t stray far. There’s quite a bit of history to discover in the neighbourhood if one can spare the time for a leisurely walk.

Field Report:  The Seokjojeon Hall of Deoksugung, Seoul, South Korea (23 March 2019)

In some ways, Deoksugung (덕수궁) is the odd man out amongst the former royal palaces of Seoul. With its eclectic mix of Eastern and Western architecture, this walled compound offers an interesting contrast to the rigidly traditional forms employed in Gyeongbokgung just up the road. Today, we’ll take a close look at one of Deoksugung’sContinue reading “Field Report:  The Seokjojeon Hall of Deoksugung, Seoul, South Korea (23 March 2019)”