Busan: first impressions of a coa...
Busan: first impressions of a coastal city
De Mochilas [EN] by Mikel Mateos
S3 · E4
May 6, 2026
09:13
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In this episode of DeMochilas, we leave Jeju behind and arrive in Busan, a coastal city that quickly changes the pace of the journey.

From the moment we arrive, the atmosphere feels different; more dynamic, more connected, and with a stronger sense of daily life moving around us. Transportation, communication, and planning become more relevant as distances grow and the city opens up with more options.

Busan introduces a new rhythm: balancing time, deciding where to go, and learning how to navigate a place that feels both welcoming and complex at the same time. It’s also where meeting local people begins to shape the experience in a completely different way.

This chapter is about transition, moving from a calm island to a vibrant city, adapting to new challenges, and setting the tone for everythi ... 

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