My Last Day in South Korea & a Surprise Special Guest: Exploring Sokcho
In the latest adventure from Gabriel Morris, the travel enthusiast chronicled his final day in South Korea, a journey made even more special thanks to a surprise visit from his longtime friend, Maria from Perth, Australia. After five exciting days filled with camaraderie and exploration, Gabriel decided to document their experiences in Sokcho, a charming city nestled in the northeastern part of the country.
Reconnecting in Sokcho
Amidst the scenic backdrop of Sokcho, Gabriel and Maria basked in the joys of friendship, reminiscing about their past travels together in Thailand and Laos. As they strolled along the banks where the Khan and Meong rivers converge, they shared laughter and anecdotes, including tales of their unique dining experiences in the city.
Culinary Delights and Seafood Adventures
One of the highlights of their adventure was exploring the local culinary scene, particularly the abundance of seafood options. Gabriel shared amusing anecdotes about their first dinner experience—an unexpected mix of limited menu options and language barriers that led them on a mini food tour of Sokcho’s eateries. From bizarre fish dishes to the beloved Korean barbecue, the duo navigated the culinary landscape with hungry excitement.
Sokcho’s Breathtaking Views
As the day progressed, Gabriel and Maria embraced the stunning vistas that Sokcho offers, concluding their adventure with a ride on the local Ferris wheel. The views from the top were picturesque, a fitting farewell as the sun dipped below the mountains, casting a golden hue over the landscape.
A Reflection on Friendship and Travel
This last day in South Korea served as a reminder of the beauty of traveling with friends. Both Gabriel and Maria expressed their eagerness to return, reflecting on how their trip, though short, was filled with unforgettable memories.
Join the Adventure
For those following Gabriel’s travels, this video serves as a delightful encapsulation of friendship, culture, and exploration. Be sure to support Gabriel on Patreon, check out his ebooks, and join him on Instagram for more exciting travel stories.
As Gabriel wraps up this chapter in South Korea, be prepared for more adventures as he sets his sights on Japan next!
📽️ Watch the full journey, infused with humor, food discoveries, and scenic explorations, in “My Last Day in South Korea & a Surprise Special Guest.”
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hey we missed you Gabe
Wow I've never been this early
come back to korea again sometime!
Gabriel highly efficient Traveler filming, editing and posting all on same day 👍
Another exciting one!
Beautiful locations
You're just about 20 miles north of my father-in-law's birthplace… in Jumunjin-eup. Lovely area. I hope you get to explore the countryside.
Nice wheel hangout spot!
My father-in-law has amazing stories of the Korean War, when he was a teenager and was trapped behind communist lines after the northerners swept south. He had been at boarding school in Seoul and so he and some friends had to make their own way to the East Coast by foot, scavenging food where they could get it. Then he witnessed the Battle of Jumunjin Port in 1950 when the USS Juno and the Royal Navy's HMS Jamaica and HMS Black Swan bombarded the coastline, then he got on a refugee boat sailing to Busan where the boat sank in the harbor and he was rescued by a US Coastguard ship. That's a lovely part of Korea.
a great series
Welcome back
Ah! So you went to Sokcho. Great! I really liked that place. It has changed a lot since 2009! Seoraksan was lovely too. 18.27. Those high buldings surely wasnt there in 2009. 🙂
Been waiting on another Gabe video! About time! Lol
How much was the seafood dinner. We ate at a similar place just south of you and it ended up being really expensive.
I looked at the map out of curiosity. It's really close to North Korea.
I thought special gues is kim yong un or harald baldr
Gabriel, I was watching Backpacker Ben and Bald yesterday, they are in India now, you were randomly on TV in a bar they were at. https://youtu.be/yKsktxZmXpw?si=Xf1fCdwYGzWyN02f&t=1453 Backpacker bens vid from yesterday. They noticed you on the tv. What was that about? Cheers.
"Younger people are better at speaking English." The same thing is true in China from my experience.
Hi Gabriel, alright, now you have a reason to head to Australia to visit with Maria in Perth. A nice, quiet day walking around the seaside town of Sokcho. I'm guessing you had this prearranged with Maria once she reached Korea to spend some time with her.