we have just been there !
Hi Chris
I have just hit USA at beginning of November having come through Mongolia down to Zarubino and ferry into South Korea. ( www.travel.uklinux.net )
We had 7 weeks in South Korea from end of August to mid Oct.
Fantastic country, really liked it. Unusual, interesting, VERY easy to travel, lovely people, some stunning scenery, exciting cities, good weather. I cannot honestly think of a reason to not go (little pricey maybe - $4 cups of coffee and diesel at $1.35 per litre)
It is a real contrast havng come through central asia and russia and very refreshing after a long 6 months on road.
I honestly believe the smoothness with which you can enter or exit Russia via South Korea on that ferry is reason alone for adding the country to anyones itinery.
You will need to leave deposit (carnet not accepted) - we negotiated deposit of $1000 (they wanted $2000), this is refunded upon exit.
You will need to buy insurance $300 for 3 months.
We used a shipping agent who works out of Seoul (she is absolutely excellent.) a name of Wendy Choi (email : aerokorea 'at' unitel.co.kr )
check my pages for diary and some pictures to give you flavour : www.travel.uklinux.net
Phil
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