Busan

After four trips to Seoul, it was time to venture out and see what else South Korea had to offer. I took a weekend trip to Busan, pronounced Pusan, and didn’t want to go home. A city of perfect contrasts, Busan boasts a coastline and mountains, and an urban city center with friendly locals.

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I really wanted Sashimi. The presentation at this restaurant was perfection.

I really wanted Sashimi. The presentation at this restaurant was perfection.

Should’ve made a wish.

Should’ve made a wish.

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Adorable railing on the walk up to Gamcheon Culture Village.

Adorable railing on the walk up to Gamcheon Culture Village.

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Gamcheon Culture Village. It has a scavenger hunt, but I was too hungover for all that jazz.

Gamcheon Culture Village. It has a scavenger hunt, but I was too hungover for all that jazz.

Next time, I want to get some hiking in.

Next time, I want to get some hiking in.

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I was eating, buddy. Mandu and cold noodles.

I was eating, buddy. Mandu and cold noodles.

Fish cake with cheese and green onions wrapped around a crab stick. The best thing I ate in Busan!

Fish cake with cheese and green onions wrapped around a crab stick. The best thing I ate in Busan!

The Ahjumma who ran this stall gave me a fork. I boldly asked for chopsticks.

The Ahjumma who ran this stall gave me a fork. I boldly asked for chopsticks.

Korean BBQ is very much a group meal, but solo, I loosened my belt and did what I had to do.

Korean BBQ is very much a group meal, but solo, I loosened my belt and did what I had to do.