"Sharrie's Seoul Soul" Seoul by Sharrie


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I had a lasting impression of SEOUL; my first visit was when I was 10 years old with my parents & sis. What's so distinctive about this city? It was the first city I experienced what "wintery cold" means! The day we arrived was freezingly cold! It was in the winter & after a fantastic visit to Japan, Korea was something else. So, it took me years before I was willing to take a chance again. As for my parents & sis, they never went back!

My 2nd visit was more enjoyable since I decided to go in the Summer. I don't know... I guess first impression does last for quite some time. Somehow, my favorite country in North Asia remains Japan & that's one country that many will find it difficult to measure up to. Having said this, I had a wonderful time in Seoul that Summer :-)

Korea is kind of like a hybrid between China & Japan. One can differentiate China & Japan very distinctively; culture, outlooks, behavior & practices are very different between the 2 largest countries in North Asia. One look & I can tell them apart. As for Korea, I've often wonder... what motivates Korean?

By the way, the word Seoul is a Korean term meaning "capital city". Officially called Seoul since 1945, the city was formerly named Kyongsong in 1911 & Hangsong originally.

  • Last visit to Seoul: Jun 1996
  • Intro Updated Mar 18, 2004
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    Pixiekatten Nov 1, 2006 at 3:18 AM Report Abuse

    Just back to read some more of your great Seoul tips and look at the great pics... :)

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    thedouglas Aug 11, 2006 at 6:57 PM Report Abuse

    Good tips on this city that has me fascinated!

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    vip401 Aug 18, 2005 at 12:51 AM Report Abuse

    Sharrie you have been lucky to travel so much and we thank you for your contribution. You better pack your camera and come to visit Vancouver...you can stay with my wife and I free for a week or so...is that a good deal or what?

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    jburron Apr 13, 2004 at 6:10 PM Report Abuse

    You've got tons of pictures on your Seoul area! I wrote some on Seoul as well...there is just so much to this place that it may take forver to get it all down/on the site.

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    darthmilmo May 28, 2003 at 10:01 PM Report Abuse

    Great page I loved your tips and will make sure to try to hit some of them when i'm there.

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    shiran_d Feb 9, 2003 at 6:00 PM Report Abuse

    YOu have taken lot of the same pic I liked too,

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    MEdelmann Jan 5, 2003 at 8:02 AM Report Abuse

    Great page & pics! I was in Korea in April 2002 and I enjoyed it very much... Hope to be there again soon ....

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    Sarah97 Jun 24, 2002 at 11:24 PM Report Abuse

    Hey, you looks so cute in the picture! =)

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    CandS May 18, 2002 at 3:49 AM Report Abuse

    Fantastic page! Well done!

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    jayjoo Jan 30, 2002 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

    Wow.. no more info needed.. :) perfect!

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