Small fishing boat dock in Haeundae
11PM Friday-
I didn’t know if I wanted to Busan for the weekend and to do it solo! What did I know about Busan other than it’s on the Korean coast and probably has boats? Solution: Sleep on it and see how I feel in the morning.
9:30 AM Saturday-
I woke up and realized- Ding! Yes, I wanted to go. So, off I went! My travel choices can feel that impulsive and random at times. My sightseeing itinerary however, was a giant question mark.
On the train over, my quick-sketch brain drew 3 main goals for my two-day trip:
a) Experience sleeping at a jjimjilbang
b) Explore the Jalgachi Fish Market
c) Take a walk along Haeundae Beach.
What I experienced within this two day weekend was much much more… (more…)
Korea is a pretty safe country to travel if you’re a woman. But being a solo traveler – difficult and delightful can share the same coin. While I thoroughly enjoy relaxing into bonding with fellow EPIKers on group day trips as we weather the inevitable culture shock together; excursions alone while initially dreaded, gives me valuable time to explore, grow and reflect upon my new cultural surroundings at a relaxed pace. Plus, I get to take out the DSLR!
