Journey to Busan
Going to Busan was probably one of the most enjoyable weekend trips I've taken in a long time. I really shouldn't be saying that since I was ostensibly there for a conference.
To keep it short: Busan is Korea's answer to Myrtle Beach. Or perhaps Blackpool in its heyday. Except that it's got a population of over 3 million.
There are two major beaches in town: Gwangalli and Haeundae. My hotel faced Gwangalli, which is set-up for the younger and less-flush crowd. Haeundae Beach, which I didn't have a chance to see, is more for the older, higher-income folks and features some of the priciest real-estate in the country.
And you thought San Francisco was hilly.
Considering the beach and the availability of good eats-- the city boasts a fabulous combination of hoe and BBQ restaurants-- I am definitely planning to head back there for the conference next year if at all possible.
To keep it short: Busan is Korea's answer to Myrtle Beach. Or perhaps Blackpool in its heyday. Except that it's got a population of over 3 million.There are two major beaches in town: Gwangalli and Haeundae. My hotel faced Gwangalli, which is set-up for the younger and less-flush crowd. Haeundae Beach, which I didn't have a chance to see, is more for the older, higher-income folks and features some of the priciest real-estate in the country.
And you thought San Francisco was hilly.Considering the beach and the availability of good eats-- the city boasts a fabulous combination of hoe and BBQ restaurants-- I am definitely planning to head back there for the conference next year if at all possible.
posted by Yamantaka @ 5:35 PM
2 Comments:
At October 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM ,
Eric Berg said...
Glad you had a good time!
At October 4, 2011 at 5:31 AM ,
Yamantaka said...
I had a scandalously good time ;)
This week, the Busan International Film Festival is starting, so that's a big draw too.
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