Travel Dialogue Notes

Train Journey Details

• Departure: Seoul at 9:27
• Destination: Busan
• Stops along the way:
  • Gwangmyeong
  • Daejeon
  • Dong-daegu
  • Sin-gyeongju
• Travel time to 경주 (Gyeongju):
  • About two hours by KTX from Seoul Station

Personal Travel Preferences

• Molly's Travel Preferences:
  • Enjoys traveling both domestically and abroad
  • Due to COVID-19, has taken more domestic trips recently

Recent Trip to 강릉 (Gangneung)

• Activities:
  • Historical sights
  • Swimming in the sea
  • Tried surfing for the first time
  • Took a picture at the BTS bus stop
• Food:
  • Famous for 순두부 (soft tofu)
  • Ate 순두부 찌개 (soft tofu stew) and raw fish
• Recommendation:
  • Must try coffee on Gangneung's coffee street

Travel Style and Planning

• Prefers active trips with unique local activities
• Does not make detailed plans, travels with a general outline

Memorable Travel Experiences

• Bali, Indonesia:
  • Morning yoga class

Travel Recommendations

• Korean Destinations:
  • 지리산 (Jirisan), Korea’s first national park
  • Known for beautiful mountain scenery

Future Travel Aspirations

• Desired Destination: Northern Europe
  • To see the Northern Lights

Discussion Questions

• Personal preferences for domestic vs. international travel
• Recent travel experiences and activities
• Planning style for trips
• Most memorable travel experiences
• Desired repeat travel destinations
• Future travel destinations of interest