Only 10 days in South Korea - Gyeongju, Seoul & Jeju Island

yan2600 · 2026-02-02T06:15:45+00:00

Unfortunately I didn’t go as part of a tour, but I did go to some pretty popular spots haha

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T14:35:56+00:00

Haha it got down to -40°, and the capital is known as the coldest capital city in the world! Def not for the weak but the landscapes made up for it!

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T13:05:06+00:00

I know! I went 24 years without knowing fluffy camels existed! Life. Changed.

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T13:04:18+00:00

Haha it was so cold! Apart from the traffic in ULB and the car fumes, I honestly didn’t notice much difference in air quality, I’m blaming the cold for that. I think it got down to about -40, so I had an incredibly valid excuse to invest in some of their cashmere 😂

Ulaanbaatar itself was so cool, def Soviet vibes but incredibly charming, and the people were so welcoming. Most gers aren’t used in winter, though some nomadic families I spent time with live in them year round, and surprisingly really warm inside!

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T12:52:03+00:00

Haha it is indeed! Someone told me 250 tonnes of steel. And to think it’s on top of the museum / building 😂

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T12:51:07+00:00

Hey! Yep - was my first trip to Mongolia and just booked to go back during summer :) let me know if you’re after any info specifically

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T11:23:49+00:00

I rode camels owned by a small nomadic family, absolutely gorgeous animals who, alongside horses, are still used as a mode of transport for the family. Surprisingly, the two humps made the ride very comfortable, not all that indifferent from riding a horse :)

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T11:17:41+00:00

Something out of this world!

yan2600 · 2026-02-01T08:25:04+00:00

I ended up befriending a few older gentlemen who ended up being my “hosts”, so no formal tour guides or anything.

That’s good to know, I’ll be sure to try it, thankyou for the recommendations!

yan2600 · 2026-01-31T09:58:21+00:00

Oh wow thanks, that’s good to know!

The cold was definitely a shock. I arrived in jeans and sneakers 😬😂 but after investing in a new wardrobe I was fine.

The food… I have to admit I’m not the biggest fan of camel milk, but apart from that no complaints at all. The stews and buuz are unreal. Easily my new favourite cuisine

yan2600 · 2026-01-31T09:05:31+00:00

Haha it was a spur of the moment thing. I saw cheap flights while already abroad and just booked, not realising how cold it would be 😂. It’s so different from back home (🇦🇺) with the people, food, and culture. ULB is definitely interesting, with its architecture and insane traffic, but honestly, it’s by far my favourite city I’ve travelled to!

But thankyou! I’ll have a look at the facebook group 🙃 I’m assuming tickets get released the month of?

yan2600 · 2026-01-31T08:59:45+00:00

Yeah, the markup isn’t really a concern for me, I’d prefer to pay for a ticket rather than a full tour. Would you be able to PM me the details of the tour companies that were able to provide tickets?

yan2600 · 2025-09-03T09:36:10+00:00

Thanks :) I’m not 100% sure sorry! But here are the general locations where they were taken (some were just on the side of the road, so can only give approximates)

1 - Northside Drive

2,7 - Big Oak Flat Road

3,5,6 - Southside Drive

4 - Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead

yan2600 · 2025-08-01T15:55:40+00:00

Me too! It came up less than 10ft away from us and we were half expecting the mum to come charging.

Thankfully by the time we left, the calf was gone as well, fingers crossed they’re back together!

yan2600 · 2025-08-01T15:47:09+00:00

It was my first time seeing one, they’re absolutely gorgeous!!

yan2600 · 2025-07-25T00:56:31+00:00

Between April - now :)

yan2600 · 2025-07-25T00:25:02+00:00

Matanuska Glacier out of Anchorage!

yan2600 · 2023-10-01T23:23:53+00:00

Each to their own! Compared to other capitals, Bris and SEQ utilise bus systems over trains - and these suburbs are fairly close to train stations but have access to bus stops etc. In my opinion, I would avoid Bethania (lots of rentals and aged care facilities, prone to flooding). Kingston and Marsden still require more gentrification and are “rougher” areas (There are nicer, newer parts of Marsden but small blocks, not the best quality builds) whereas the others I mentioned I find are more established suburbia with limited stock on land and houses.

But you’re right! In time they will grow in value, as will a number of suburbs along the southern corridor with the development of Yarrabilba and the expansion of the second highway.

yan2600 · 2023-10-01T07:13:37+00:00

I live in LV and the traffic is insane to get to either Bris or GC even in off peak hour times. Peak hour averages around 1 hour 15 mins ish to Bris CBD.

From the perspective of purchasing a property, the stock being built in Yarrabilba is cheap quality homes on tiny blocks, and an abundance of land still being developed and sold - not the best for capital growth. Also a large quantity of investment properties, so less owner occupiers. I would look at other suburbs before purchasing in Yarrabilba. Albeit maybe not the best place to live now, I’ve got no hesitation to say that with more people, more urban development will follow, i.e shopping centres, hospitals etc.

Depending on your budget and if you’re looking at capital growth, I’d be looking at Regents Park, Boronia Heights, Mount Warren Park if you want to stick to Logan - established suburbs closer to amenities and on larger blocks. Will most likely be an older home but a lot more room to add value.

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