We based ourselves in Daejeon for a history lesson: We went to see some remains of the Baekje Kingdom, around 18 BC to 660 AD one of the three Kingdoms of Korea, in Buyeo and Gongju. In the fortress of Buyeo, Busosanseong, the Baekje Army had somewhat of their own “300”: A Baekje army of 5000 man stood against 50.000 Chinese soldiers in 660 AD, and was only finally defeated in the 5th attack. There is a small shrine in honor of the…
Korean Temples allow visitors to get a glimpse of the life of a buddhist monk through the Templestay program. It’s usually a one-night and two-days schedule, but some temples allow you to stay longer, which is what we wanted. I don’t think you can get a real impression in just around 22 hours. Also, we really felt like we could use some rest and take things at a slower pace than the last couple of weeks. After some research about the different…
There are two reasons to visit Jeonju in the Jeollabuk province: For once there is the Hanok Village, composed of hundreds of traditional Korean houses. You find teahouses, restaurants, museums, and all kinds of boutiques in these cute little buildings. The main street feels a bit like a tourist trap, but if you turn off a couple of times you quickly escape the masses and it’s really nice to stroll around. The second reason to come is to try a…
