Everybody had warned us, “Tokyo: Many people”. When we arrived streets looked calm, of course we were not alone, but busy, not so sure. So where were these 37 million people hiding? Where are their cars? Most of them don’t …
Nagasaki, Japan
August 9 1945 11.02am A B-29 bomber flew across Nagasaki August 9 1945 & dropped its cargo, an atomic bomb, that exploded at 11.02 am. Time stopped. Mainly women & children died, the men were at war. The blast was …
Fukuoka – Hakata, Japan
Fukuoka & Hakata were originally 2 separate cities, but as both are just next to each other & as they grew bigger, over time they gradually merged. In front of the station lies Hakata, originally a port city. Behind the …
Busan, South Korea
Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, welcomed us with its unique mix of vibrant city life, coastal beauty, and cultural gems. We spent three great days in this bustling port city, staying in the heart of the Seomyeon area. Gamcheon Cultural …
Haesindang Park, A Phallic Feast for the eye
Disclaimer: This blog post is intended for mature audiences only. Viewer discretion is advised.😊 So, you’ve heard of the infamous Haesindang Park in South Korea, right? That place where they have a bunch of… well, you know. It’s basically a …
Donghae, South Korea
There were quite a lot of tourists on the bus, when we were on our way here, but we were the only tourists who got off in Donghae. This small town on the East Coast of South Korea doesn’t have …
Seoraksan National Park, South Korea
One of the reasons we absolutely wanted to go to the north east of South Korea was the Seoraksan National Park. All travel guides agree that this park is without doubt the most beautiful National Park of South Korea. As …
An evening out in Chuncheon, South Korea
“I bought my first LP when I was 15 in 1970.”, tells Mr Oh, the second evening we came to his bar in Chuncheon. He’s resident DJ, 65 years old, of the bar he runs together with his wife, Jackson’s …
Chuncheon, South Korea
Chuncheon’s history dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD), when it was part of the Goguryeo kingdom. The city continued to be a military outpost & trade center for many centuries. After the Japanese Occupation …
Jeonju, South Korea
Jeonju, a city 250 km south of Seoul, has played a significant role in the development of Korean culture. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Jeonju served as the capital of the Jeonju Prefecture, a powerful regional administrative unit. The city’s …
