Tag: explore

Goesan-gun, South Korea

Goesan Red Pepper Museum (괴산고추박물관), Goesan, South Korea

wanderingwentzel

Goesan Red Pepper Museum Address: 12 Munmu-ro Goesan-eup Goesan-gun Chungcheongbuk-do236-4 Dongbu-ri Goesan-eup Goesan-gun Chungcheongbuk-doContact Info: 043-830-3723 Website: https://m.blog.naver.com/goesan-gun/221406393477Entrance Fees & Usage Costs: Free AdmissionOperating Hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 18:00 Introduction:The Goesan area has been famous for its red pepper cultivation since ancient times. The museum has a very interesting layout, and its products… Continue reading Goesan Red Pepper Museum (괴산고추박물관), Goesan, South Korea

Goesan-gun, South Korea

Mungwang Reservoir (문광저수지), Goesan, South Korea

wanderingwentzel

Image from http://www.cbinews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=202084 Address: 15 Goesan-ro yanggok 5-gil, Mungwang-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea충청북도 괴산군 문광면 괴산로양곡5길 15Contact Info: +82 43-830-3114 / +82 043-830-2522Website: https://www.goesan.go.kr/festival/contents.do?key=1489https://www.goesan.go.kr/festival/contents.do?key=1489 / http://www.goesan.go.kr/tour/Entrance Fees & Usage Costs: FreeOperating Hours: N/A Introduction:The Mungwang Reservoir is a beautiful area, with fishing huts in the water, and a 2km boundary of road, stacked with ginkgo… Continue reading Mungwang Reservoir (문광저수지), Goesan, South Korea

Appalachian Trail Preparation and Thru-hike, USA

How to Choose the Best Sleeping Gear for Backpacking and Hiking

wanderingwentzel

Sleeping Gear Sleeping gear is essential to a successful hike or backpacking adventure. The sleeping gear along with the shelter, and the backpack is often referred to as the Trinity or the Big 3. The following should be considered:⁃ Sleeping Pad⁃ Sleeping Bag⁃ Quilt⁃ Advantages and Disadvantages of Sleeping Bag vs Quilt Sleeping Pad: A… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Sleeping Gear for Backpacking and Hiking

Appalachian Trail Preparation and Thru-hike, USA

How to Choose the Perfect Shelter for Backpacking and Thru-hiking

wanderingwentzel

When choosing a shelter for backpacking, there are several important factors to consider. In addition to the type of shelter, it's important to consider the materials, weight, ease of setup, and price. Here's a breakdown of the different types of shelters and materials to consider: Shelter Types: Tarp Shelter - These lightweight shelters are a… Continue reading How to Choose the Perfect Shelter for Backpacking and Thru-hiking

Goesan-gun, South Korea

Goesan-gun: Goesanho Lake

wanderingwentzel

Goesanho Lake Address: Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do충청북도 괴산군 칠성면Contact Info: +82 2 1330 (Tourist Hotline) / +82 43 830 2114Website: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1761737 / http://www.goesan.go.kr Operating Hours: N/aEntrance Fees & Facility Costs: Admission is freeTraditional Sail boat and Cruise Ferry will have costs (Let me know if you know how much it is currently). Cruise ferry on Goesanho… Continue reading Goesan-gun: Goesanho Lake

South Korea, Wonju

Gangwon Gamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju

wanderingwentzel

Background Information Skip to on-site pictures and information here. - Location Gamyeong (감영) are Provincial Magistrate's/Governor offices. Governors were referred to as Gwanchalsa (관찰사).This one in particular was situated in Wonju, and served as the administrative office for the whole of Gangwon province during the Joseon dynasty. Wonju was chosen as the administrative seat largely… Continue reading Gangwon Gamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju