First International Trip - March 2018

First International Trip - March 2018 - Busan, South Korea

Decided to spend a full week in South Korea rather than try split it between two countries. This turned out to be a wise decision as I could just relax and take a leisurely pace. Previously, I spent only shorter stays of a few day in Busan so it felt like I couldn't get my fill of certain places. I decided to remedy that by spending a week here and really take in certain locations. That worked and now I'll be satisfied with brief visits in the future.

Day 1 - Incheon Hyatt
Arrived in the evening and spent a night at the Hyatt. Ordered room service (Pasta + Caesar Salad). They still have a mini-fridge and tried a Cass Beer (not half bad).

Day 2 - KTX (Incheon -> Seoul -> Busan)
Due to Olympics there is no direct train connection from Incheon to Busan and had to make a brief stopover @ Seoul Station. Picked up a Box Lunch and had my first cup of coffee in Busan. Dinner was @ Vikings Buffet.

Day 3 - Lotte World, Busan
Woke up early and walked to McDonalds for Breakfast, Coffee was not half bad. Had some delicious Tonkatsu for Lunch.

Day 4 - Nampodong
Cruised Nampodong in the evening. Got my hair cut and had a few pints of Busan Porter, quite decent. Had some Fried Chicken Korean Style for Lunch. Dinner was at Lee's Pizza again.

Day 5 - Lotte World, Nampodong
Same areas again, but spend more time in Nampodong.

Day 6 - Lotte World
Ate some upscale Chachamyun at top of Lotte World. Was about the same as regular Chachamyun, but they had interesting takes on Honey Walnut Shrimp (added shredded Almonds) and really delicious picked veggies.

Day 7 -Nampodong, Haeundae
More Chachamyun for Lunch with some Soju. Then a Pork Dinner in Haeundae.

Day 8 - KTX (Busan -> Seoul -> Incheon)
Journey Home. Ate at Lotteria (Bulgogi Burger), more Coffee and Dinner @ Incheon Airport.

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