Travel

Articles about travel in and outside of Changwon:

Strange Things in South Korea

Strange Things in South Korea

There are some STRANGE THINGS you can find in South Korea! There are a lot of things that you can only find in South Korea! Some of them are cool, some bad, somethings we like, some we don’t, and some are just plain strange! Scott, Adam, Marco, and Paul talk …

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Living Conditions in South Korea

Living Conditions in South Korea (K-PoD:Life In Korea Ep 64)

Living conditions, housing, and what you can expect when coming to South Korea! Big cities to small cities in South Korea and the different types of housing you find in South Korea.  Scott, Marco, and Adam talk about the differences between big cities and smaller cities in South Korea, the …

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Daum Maps 2

Part two! In the first post I explained how to search for directions, but didn’t really go into some of the many things that Daum maps can do. In this post I will cover how to search for things or services that you might find yourself needing while in Korea. …

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Daum Maps

Since I first arrived in Korea, I have gone through several different methods of trying to keep track of bus numbers and how to navigate the bus system. At first, I kept a handy list of all the routes that went to my school and places that I often frequented. …

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Mybi Bus and Nubija Pass

If you use the bus frequently or are interested in Nubija, it is a great idea to get a Mybi. They can be bought at any GS25 or Family Mart and save you 100 won per ride on all buses. Buying a Mybi Usually the Mybis are located behind the counter. …

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How to Get a License

Between the buses and Nubija in Changwon, it is pretty easy to get around. However, if you are still in need of a transportation fix it is possible to buy a car or scooter. We’ll save details for how to buy a car in Changwon for a later post. In …

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Buses to the Airports (Busan and Incheon)

Whether you are flying out of Incheon, or Gimhae, there are buses to get you straight to the airport from Changwon. Gimhae International Airport (PUS)   Website:  http://seintour.co.kr/commom/sub04_01.html **Please not that “Masan Station” refers to Masan KTX Train station, not a bus terminal in Masan. Above are the places to pick …

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Masan Nambu Shiwae Bus Terminal Times

The Masan Nambu Shiwae Bus Terminal (마산남부시외버스터미널) services two provinces.  The following country map attempts to catalogue the current service times and locations, as of April, 2012.  Additionally, extra stops before destinations are listed.  To download a large version, place your cursor over the image and select the download option …

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Masan Gosok Bus Terminal Times

The Masan Gosok Bus Terminal (마산고속버스터미널) services four provinces.  The following country map attempts to catalogue the current service times and locations, as of April, 2012.  Additionally, extra stops before destinations are listed.  To download a large version, place your cursor over the image and select the download option at …

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Masan Shiwae Bus Terminal Times

The Masan Shiwae Bus Terminal (마산시외버스터미널) services eight provinces.  The following country map attempts to catalogue the current service times and locations, as of April, 2012.  Additionally, extra stops before destinations are listed.  To download a large version, place your cursor over the image and select the download option at …

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Changwon Bus Terminal Times

The Changwon Bus Terminal (창원버스터미널) services eight provinces.  The following country map attempts to catalogue the current service times and locations, as of April, 2012. Additionally, extra stops before destinations are listed.  To download a large version, place your cursor over the image and select the download option at the …

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City Bus Numbering Guide

Recently, anyone frequenting a bus stop in Changwon will have noticed that the bus route maps have been removed.  Addtionally, many bus numbers have been changed or removed. This was caused by the city updating the bus system to fold in Jinhae and Masan’s buses. Normally, the easiest (computer/smart phone-aided) …

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