— Travel and Trekking Jots & Shots
Anecdotes and Observations of a Natural Nomad
I love to travel, clearly. The travel bug bit me at a young age and never let go. The prospect of a trip anywhere gets me all a-flutter. So, Travel Tales are articles about my adventures on the road, whether abroad or in Canada.
We may well call it a staycation when we don’t cross any borders, but it’s still travel! In this country, just crossing most provinces is an expedition. And of course, the idea of staycations does appeal to a greeniac (winky face).
The most important thing I’ve learned while travelling abroad is that you never know what can happen in a foreign country, so expect the unexpected! I’ve got big dreams of seeing much more of the world, but for now I’m content with reminiscing and sharing these anecdotes with you (smiley face). Choose from the entire selection of JourNiackery Travel Tales by scrolling below.
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My issues with vegetarian living in Korea are pretty much all cleared up now. I’ve learned enough Korean to express my dietary restrictions and I’ve figured out which meals are always a safe bet. I haven’t had to eat meat because of a lack of options and I don’t think I’ll have to. But I do have a […]
Yep, I went hiking with a stranger again… You see, I’ve always said I like talking to old men, and old men love me. They always befriend me, take care of me. In April, I went on a day hike to Gaji Mountain and made a friend on the bus en route there. Mr. Kim asked me to […]
I’ve been striding along in Busan, sometimes stumbling, for eight months and I feel like I’ve got less to say about Korea now. I guess I’ve found my rhythm. It’s fun to travel around the country, to see different landscapes and experience different foods and cultural quirks. It’s equally fun to stay in Busan for a weekend. It’s […]
I’m on a ferry returning to Busan from a weekend exploring Yokji Island, and I feel like I’ve been here before. I guess I have. Sick of the smell, the noise, the lights, the people, the hustle and bustle of Busan, I was looking to get away from the city for the weekend, to spend some time in […]
Trekking Jirisan took a fair bit of planning, but since we would be staying in mountain shelters where we could rent blankets, there was no need to pack a tent or sleeping bag. I brought minimal clothing but still weighed in at 35 lbs.pounds, food taking up the bulk of the weight. But I didn’t want to undertake […]
Lately strangers have been showing their kindness more than ever, especially when I went hiking with fellow CouchSurfer Josiah a few weeks ago. This is a story of a Wolchulsan hike gone really right. Wolchulsan Hike Transportation Challenges Frequent hiking partners, this time we were trying to get to Yeongam near Gwangju for a Wolchulsan hike, and we’d […]
I’m generally a lucky person. Only a few days ago, I had some good luck in Busan. I somehow managed to lose my hanaro card on Saturday (a discount bus card). Right, this isn’t the good luck part yet, I’m coming to that. Lol. Good Luck In Busan On the Subway I tried to buy a new hanaro […]
Another important part of the Korean experience I’ve lately tried is taking a dip at a few of the public baths in Busan. What a liberating feeling, to walk around, bathe, relax, all naked and surrounded by nakedness. There are many public baths in Busan, and all over the country, so this is definitely going to be something […]
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