General: South Korea

Advantages: Tasty. Not too Expensive. Korean dining etiquette
Disadvantages: Not well known in Western countries

Korean cuisine, although arguably less well known internationally than either Chinese or Thai cuisine, is among the tastiest and healthiest in Asia and certainly should not be under-rated. I have only visited South Korea once but my ten days there were memorable on account of the very tasty food I enjoyed.Additionally I have eaten Korean food on a number of occasions in UK, Singapore and Malaysia and have thoroughly enjoyed my meals in Korean eateries. ...
...to East Asia to get Korean food,to the best of my knowledge there are a dozen or more Korean restaurants in London and probably a few others in the larger provincial cities. In common with most other countries in Asia dining-out in Korea can range from delectable first-class food in a deluxe hotel to a small bowl of steamed mussels accompanied by a bottle of Soju - the local distilled liguor made from potatoes or a bowl of noodles at a noisy, busy, ... Read review

Advantages: Very beautiful and wonderful food
Disadvantages: Don't expect to buy any properly branded products, all of them are imitations of the originals, be careful of being tricked

I went to Korea during Christmas 2000 for only five days but it did indeed give me an impression. I have to say that in many ways it is unique, but it's also easy to understand why people have said it is a country that is famous for its' imitation of other countries. During the trip, I visited Seoul, one of the mountain areas for skiing in which I stayed at a ski village called Dragon Village which was really gorgeous, and I guess it is indeed one ...
...and to put your ski boots on. During the winter season, the ski resort is open continuously, even if there is no real snow, they will offer fake snow so that ski fanatics won't get disappointed. Unfortunately when I went skiing, the snow hasn't started yet, but I was lucky enough to see the beautiful sight on the day I left. The snow is a lot heavier than in England and in just a few hours, I was really in winterland. The sight of the unique housing, ... Read review

Advantages: Unique, Cheap, Food, Money
Disadvantages: Smelly, Little Space, Pushing and Shoving

I have lived and worked in South Korea for just over three years. It is extremely easy to get around Seoul. The public transport system is fantastic. Buses and the subway are colour coded so it makes it much easier to see where you are and where you need to get to. The subways, like the buses, have a set price no matter how short or long your journey is. Prices start at 800 won which is the equivalent of 40 pence, 80 cents. If you are a tourist in ...
...cheaper to use the public transport system. Even taxis are cheap compared to back home. They start at 1,900 won which is the equivalent of 90 pence, nearly 2 dollars. A 30 minute taxi ride would cost about 30,000 won, 15 pounds sterling, 30 dollars. Food is very cheap if you stick to eating Korean food. Western food costs the same as back home because they often have to pay tax on it. Better to stick to Korean food if you are on a budget. One of ... Read review

Advantages: cheap, friendly, people, my apartment!
Disadvantages: the food (ahh red pepper), distances between dongs,

I loved South Korea. I taught over there for a period of time. When I first got to South Korea I was a bit dismayed. I stayed in Ulsan, right down the bottom. It was very industrialised and hugely commercial. My apartment was in darkness when I got there and resembled a bad neighbourhood in south london. I got to admit I really wanted to go home at this point. Woke up the next day felt awful. Felt that oh my god what have I done now feeling. Rang ...
...out! Silly idea I walked a few miles in general direction I came in by to try and find a district I had seen previous night! Not speaking a word of Korean nor beingable to read the Hangsul characters I got lost within an hour and had to phone my new boss. This is where I found out that the Korean people are amazing. So understanding and kind and generous. I never wanted for anything my whole trip! Things got better rapidly and I must say I miss it ... Read review