2018 Travels - Busan, South Korea

A Week in South Korea: Embracing the Culture and Cuisine

I decided to spend a full week in South Korea rather than split my time between two countries. This turned out to be a wise decision, allowing me to relax and take a leisurely pace. In the past, I had only shorter stays of a few days in Busan, leaving me feeling like I couldn’t fully experience certain places. By spending an entire week here, I was able to truly immerse myself in the culture, and now I'm satisfied with brief visits in the future.

Day 1: Incheon Hyatt

I arrived in the evening and spent my first night at the Hyatt. After settling in, I ordered room service, enjoying pasta and a Caesar salad. The hotel had a mini-fridge, and I tried a Cass Beer, which was surprisingly refreshing.

Day 2: KTX (Incheon -> Seoul -> Busan)

Due to the Olympics, there was no direct train connection from Incheon to Busan, so I made a brief stopover at Seoul Station. I picked up a box lunch and enjoyed my first cup of coffee in Busan. Dinner was at Vikings Buffet, where I indulged in a variety of dishes.

Day 3: Lotte World, Busan

I woke up early and walked to McDonald’s for breakfast, where the coffee was surprisingly good. For lunch, I savored some delicious tonkatsu, which set a positive tone for the day.

Day 4: Nampodong

In the evening, I cruised around Nampodong. I got my hair cut and enjoyed a few pints of Busan Porter, which was quite decent. For lunch, I had some Korean-style fried chicken, followed by dinner at Lee's Pizza.

Day 5: Lotte World, Nampodong

I revisited the same areas, spending more time exploring Nampodong and soaking in the local atmosphere.

Day 6: Lotte World

I dined on some upscale chachamyun at the top of Lotte World. While it was about the same as regular chachamyun, they had unique takes on honey walnut shrimp, adding shredded almonds, and the pickled veggies were really delicious.

Day 7: Nampodong, Haeundae

For lunch, I enjoyed more chachamyun with some soju. Dinner was a pork feast in Haeundae, marking a fitting end to my culinary adventures.

Day 8: KTX (Busan -> Seoul -> Incheon)

On my journey home, I stopped at Lotteria for a bulgogi burger, followed by more coffee and dinner at Incheon Airport. This week in South Korea has left me with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for the culture and cuisine.

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