Our first month in Busan has absolutely flown by, and we’re more than a little upset that a third of our time in this amazing city is already over! We’ve seen and done a lot here, eaten strange and wonderful things, gone on a bunch of beautiful hikes, and met some great people … but I have the feeling we haven’t even scratched the surface yet. Here are our impressions about the city, after one month in Busan.
Mike: Our first hike at Geumjeongsanseong mountain was amazing. The cable car up the hill, the ancient history, the views over the city, and the huge expanses of wilderness. We were seriously lost in the woods, in the middle of a big city! That’s crazy.
Mike: I love Korean BBQ. The whole experience of cooking your own meat on a grill built right into the table is fun, though it requires a lot of paying attention. Not easy when you’re talking with friends and there’s soju on the table! The best we’ve had so far was the galbi (short ribs).
Mike: How delicious a meal of raw fish and still-wriggling octopus can be! And I never expected to have so much fun at a traditional drumming concert.
Mike: This is hard, because we’ve been having such a great time in Busan. I guess the weather hasn’t been playing along very well — it’s been strangely cold and rainy throughout May.
Mike: What’s up with the dogs with multi-colored dyed ears and tails? Does this mark them as “do not eat”?
Mike: 4 – Supermarkets are surprisingly expensive — a single stem of broccoli for $4?! But most restaurants are more than reasonable, and cultural activities like museums and sports events are super-cheap. We’re spending a lot less than we expected to
Mike: Laid-back, helpful and extremely attentive. At least, as long as they’re not driving, or rushing for a seat on the subway. Then, it’s best to stay out of their way!
Mike: Modern, Mountainous, Easy
Our opinions of Busan are sure to mature over the next couple months. June and July are still to come, and it will be great to see how the city changes once summer sets in.
We're Jürgen and Mike, from Germany and the USA. Born wanderers, we love learning about new cultures and have decided to see the world... slowly. Always being tourists might get lame, but eternal newcomers? We can live with that. So, our plan is to move to an interesting new city, once every three months. About 91 days.
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