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The Gyopo Guide

Working, living and surviving in South Korea

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Over the Mountain



Today was my 2nd time taking a trip outside of Seoul. Unfortunately, the weather was horrible! But that didn’t deter me! 

For those of you that don’t know, taking mini-trips is incredibly easy and fun! That’s partly because of Korea’s pension (not the retirement fund thing) culture. Pensions are little vacation homes that owners rent out like a hotel. Pensions are FULLY stocked too! They have all the amenities that hotels have, plus a full kitchen and living room! Some are often very cutely themed (log cabin, modern, cottage, etc). Some pensions can be expensive, but I would say that they are generally cheaper than hotels. And if you can find a group to go with, it can be incredibly affordable! 

I went to the pension Over the Mountain (http://www.overthemountain.co.kr/) in Gapyeong. I had been there last summer and wanted to go again since I like the location. It’s tucked away in the mountain and close to a popular garden (http://www.morningcalm.co.kr/). 

Oh my god..so dreary!
The thing I like about Korean pensions is that they think of EVERYTHING! For example, Over the Mountain has a BBQ reservation service! You tell them how many people are going to eat BBQ, then they bring a BBQ and charcoal to your pension patio and meat, veggies, rice, stew, etc. all to you! All you have to do is BBQ your meat and you can eat! No need to bring your own meat! Very convenient and it was only 15,000won per person!
On grounds, there is also a store, café, and swimming pool. 

BBQ action
Our back patio


FOOD!

Can you see the snow?

After our night at the pension, we went to the garden the next morning. Unfortunately, spring hasn’t quite sprung. We grabbed coffee and walked around the grounds. It was still pretty cool because the heavy rains from last night resulted in snowcapped mountains! 
First signs of spring!

Overall a very fun experience and definitely a must try if you are staying in Korea long-term! Transportation is very flexible too! There’s a bus that goes to the garden and you just call the pension to send a car to fetch you! How wonderfully easy!


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