Jujeon Beach
Jujeon Beach is one of those places that I feel (maybe incorrectly) is a hidden attraction. While Ilsan beach is packed full of bars and restaurants catering to foreign tastes, Jujeon is a little more traditional. Lacking a sandy beach like Ilsan, it may not be the best place for sunbathing but that certainly doesn’t stop the families from bringing their tents out. Over the years Jujeon has seen quite a bit of development. New roads have been built...
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Buddha’s Birthday Guide
It is that time of year again. Ulsan city and temples across the nation are decorated with beautiful lanterns. We have put together a short guide to some of the temples around the area that you can visit to view the beautiful lanterns and take in the festivities. While Ulsan may not be on the map for the most exciting places to visit during this time, it is located extremely close to many important temples which you can get to...
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Gamcheon Culture Village
We have written about Ulsan’s very own culture/art village before but the one that gets all the attention is located in Busan, deep into the heart of Busan. I may even go so far as to say that this place may have been the inspiration for many of the colourful villages around the country. While the rest of Busan looks modern, especially upscale places like Haeundae and Centum City, Gamcheon and the surrounding area remind visitors that Busan...
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The Eternal Landscape: The 10th Anniversary Retrospective Exhibition of Henri Cartier-Bresson
If you are traveling to Seoul then you should not miss this exhibition. Even if you are not into photography, this exhibition covers a lot of history from Europe, the USA and Asia. You will see portraits of famous people from Martin Luther King to Marilyn Monroe. From Carl Jung to Pablo Picasso. Examples of his work can be seen here. There is something that just resonates in your soul when you look at these iconic photos with soft...
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Jeju O’sulloc Tea Museum
Words and Photos by Jason Teale There are a lot of hidden gems on Jeju Island and about a million tourist traps as well. There is the Teddy Bear Museum, the Chocolate Museum, The glass museum and about a million more scattered across the island. Not to mention there is the Hello Kitty Island (also a museum), the Jeju Loveland (a museum of sorts) and Daeyoo Land Shooting range. However, one of the more charming places that...
Read MoreBusan’s Christmas Tree Festival 2014
Even though Christmas is over, you can still enjoy the holiday season here in Korea. The annual Christmas Tree Festival is still happening in Busan’s trendy Nampodong district. Every year they decorate Gwangbok road with thousands of lights in a celebration of Christmas cheer. For those expats feeling a lack of Christmas spirit, this might be something to check out. The Nampodong area has seen a lot of changes over the years and has recently been reborn...
Read MoreGyeongju Yangnam Jusangjeolli Cliffs
By Jason Teale Jusangjeolli Cliffs are famous rock formations found around Korea. The most famous of them are found on Jeju Island. However, Between Jeongja Beach and the outer reaches of the Gyeongju National Park, you will find a smaller set but still worth checking out. These columnar joint rock formations resemble fallen pillars and line a small section of coast just up from the nuclear power plant. In case you were wondering, there are not mutant rocks...
Read MoreFall Festivals 2014
Fall is a great time to get out and explore Korea, as the temperatures during the daytime are reasonable, and you don’t feel like you’ll melt into a puddle whenever you move. The skies tend to be bright and clear, giving a pleasant backdrop for photos, and lots of communities all over the country are having various festivals. There is something going on somewhere to celebrate something pretty much every weekend, but certain events do stand out from the...
Read MoreTime Travel is Possible – Exploring Gyeongju
Words and Photos by Steven Moore Time travel is possible! And, it costs less than 5000 won. That’s the price of transportation from the present day back into another era, and just an hour from Ulsan by bus; why not trade Co2 emissions for Silla Dynasty traditions and explore ‘Beautiful Gyeongju.’ The Korean tourist board’s city slogans can often be misleading, ‘Colorful Daegu’ for instance does not reflect the reality of that gray city, but at least it has...
Read MoreTongyeong and Somaemuldo
By Scott Rotzoll Got any plans for the big vacation period this summer? No?? Well, there’s still plenty to see and do around here if you didn’t get yourself booked for a much needed escape. As you probably know, Ulsan is pretty well situated between one of Korea’s most well-known historic sites, Gyeongju, and one of its largest and most eclectic cities, Busan. Either of which – or both – will definitely fill your days, if you’ve not been...
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