Our New Favourite Place in Busan and Why It's Not Haeundae! 🇰🇷 Spa Land and Haedong Yonggungsa

[@hashtag-dreamer]

When I visit South Korea, I do not like to go to very touristy places. I like exploring the everyday parts...that is why I love your videos. I went alone and walked and took their great public transportation, enjoyed every minute. So happy to explore with you.

[@lostthenfound]

@hashtag-dreamer thank you so much! It's so much fun exploring around the non-touristy places here and just seeing how things are done. Really lucky to have all of the good transportation to do it all too! Really happy you got to explore here, and hopefully we can show some more interesting places! Take care eh!

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

Fun fact: Chef Edward Lee is from NYC but on a trip he fell in love with my MUCH smaller hometown, moved here, and has several restaurants here.

[@lostthenfound]

@Rachel-sv9pq oh that's awesome! Thanks for letting us know that! Hope to check out some of his restaurants someday, as he seems like quite the chef!

[@fernandoverzosa7100]

Beautiful video ❤

[@lostthenfound]

@fernandoverzosa7100 thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!

[@MatthewMabborang]

Thanks for this beautiful video! As I’m currently living here in Busan, I realize that there are still many undiscovered places to see here especially in the countryside areas like Gijang-gun, Geumjeong and many others especially for nature lovers! Thanks Matt and Yujin for sharing this! Also, when you shared the clip of Busan East coast, I did remember how tough it was for me to ride from Goseong all the way to Haeundae which is an hour away from where I’m living at the moment. But I am surrounded by beautiful sceneries with beautiful people along the way! 💙💙💙

[@lostthenfound]

@MatthewMabborang thanks so much for watching! I imagine there are so many nice areas around Busan. Still have tons left to explore, and Goseong to Haeundae was by far the hardest bike ride that Yujin and I have been on, but so rewarding arriving in Haeundae at the end to just relax and celebrate! All the best, and hope to see you out in Korea's natural habitats someday! 😊

[@MatthewMabborang]

@ it’s always a pleasure and a treat to watch your videos not only in cycling but also hiking and other activities too! And yes, please let me know if you will visit Busan again and I’d love to meet you Matt and Yujin personally! Cheers and be blessed, keep safe and healthy always! 🧡

[@Protonoto1]

Thanks for another cool video.

[@lostthenfound]

@Protonoto1 thank you so much for watching and for your generousity and support! Really appreciate it! I'm assuming that you are from Japan or living there at the moment. We are currently looking at ways to get our van over there (drivers license, insurance, etc) so we can do a lot of exploring there too! Japan is our favourite place to travel, and we can't wait to see more of the countryside as well!

[@Protonoto1]

@@lostthenfound you’re welcome! I’m from the UK but living in Kobe at the moment with my Japanese wife. I used to visit Korea regularly so watching your videos brings back a lot of nostalgia. Would be cool if you visit Japan!

[@lostthenfound]

@Protonoto1 oh I see, thank you so much! Really glad to share some Korean nostalgia, and it's looking like our Japan trip is going to happen if the paperwork all goes through, so we are getting super excited for that!

[@jkang7265]

Lmao, thank you for keeping my uncles at least a meter apart, kind sir (jk haha). This is great, Yeosu's atmosphere is super different from my vague preconceptions, definitely inclined to take a look myself. It helps-- pollution aside-- that I'm pretty drawn to industrial landscapes, heh. And I could (and have!) watch an entire channel about temples in various natural environments, so that was lovely!

[@lostthenfound]

@jkang7265 ahaha your "uncles" were the life of the party! 😁 I agree that it's pretty cool to see massive industrial landscapes like that. Almost looks straight out of a video game! That temple is so beautiful too. We know a few others that we love and will definitely show, and hoping to discover some new ones too! Thanks for watching and all the best eh!

[@Mudskipper9876]

Thank you for showing the less touristy beaches. Another great video!

[@lostthenfound]

@Mudskipper9876 thanks so much for watching! Songjeong is a really nice beach for sure, and it's hidden away in a little bay with just over 10,000 people. Apparently the locals are pretty familiar with each other and have their own community which is pretty cool! Definitely wouldn't mind living there someday!

[@misscaroline542]

Thank you for another great episode of van life! I’m glad you discovered a new favorite spot in Busan. Such a beautiful coast line. Take care and have a great week! 🌞💜🍀

[@lostthenfound]

@misscaroline542 thank you so much for all of your support! We had a really good time at Songjeong Beach as there are so many outdoor activities to do and it has a really homey feel to it. Hope all is well, and have an amazing week eh!

[@Isaog7]

Another amazing Video, thank you❤ When we went to yeosu, we stayed in the western part of the city and it was so peaceful and relaxing. I watched the fishermen leaving in the morning and had amazing food in the evening. We stayed at Onda d'oro hotel, and the lady there was so nice.

[@lostthenfound]

@Isaog7 thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! Oh wow thanks a lot for sharing that too! Marked it down in our document of places to go explore, and will definitely check out Western Yeosu next time! Apparently there are some nice bike paths around there too that we will have to explore.

[@BasicStealthcamping]

Another awesome video! Busan is such a cool area and one I wish I spent more time exploring. Spaland looked nice and quiet when you went, was packed the day I was there! Side note: thanks for fixing your patreon, a while ago it wasnt taking new members but is working now. Lets see you guys grow! cheers

[@lostthenfound]

@BasicStealthcamping thanks so much for all of your support, also really appreciate you joining the Patreon too! You've supported us an insane amount already, so definitely don't feel obliged to stay on there for multiple months. One month is more than enough! Hope to see your channel grow as well! It's so great to have more creators on social media pushing for outdoor activities and exploring the beautiful world out there! Also we got to Spa Land right at the opening so there weren't too many people luckily. It started getting a lot busier around lunch time for sure. It's pretty crazy to see Korea's tourism growth recently! It almost feels like it's becoming another Japan these days in terms of worldwide interest. It's great to see people coming to enjoy it, and awesome that you got to see a lot of the lesser known places as well to see the bigger picture!

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Thank You both so much for taking us with as you walk: so many places of interest!

[@lostthenfound]

@eldergeektromeo9868 thanks so much for watching! There are so many places to check out for sure! Hope we can find more and keep sharing!

[@howardlee7189]

Thank you for the vlog. I’m reminded of our nice visit to Haeundae. We had an enjoyable beer and snack at Galmeji Brewing at your recommendation and a ride on the capsule train. Regards

[@lostthenfound]

@howardlee7189 thanks so much for all of your support Howard! Hope you guys had a great time in Haeundae, and Galmegi Brewing is the perfect location as it's so close to the beach and everything else around the area. That's awesome you guys checked out the capsule train too! Hope all is well with you guys, and take care eh!

[@aletheia3]

I lived in Pusan for 2 years in the 90s (I still can't spell it Busan), and Songjeong Beach was the best back then. Laid back, almost sleepy. Songjeong today sort of looks like what Haeundae looked like then. I went to Haeundae about 18 months ago, and I could not believe how Boomin' it was with tourists.

[@lostthenfound]

@aletheia3 haha Pusan and Taegu! Before my time, but the old spelling is really cool when you see it on some of the older signs! Songjeong is definitely the new Haeundae these days. It's a little touristy for sure, but I'd say mostly Korean tourists as surfing got super popular to young Koreans these days. Haeundae is insane these days eh! Almost like going to a theme park.

[@nickarko7468]

Amazing I was just there two days ago. Nice video and description keep going

[@lostthenfound]

@nickarko7468 thanks so much! Songjeong is a really nice area eh! Hope you had a good time there too!

[@deidravargas2664]

Busan is number 1 on my list of cities to visit when I go to South Korea, I absolutely love it 🥰 I love your narration where you highlight not just the ups of van life but also its challenges. Can’t wait to visit 😊 Sending love to you both from NYC 🗽🇺🇸 to beautiful South Korea 🇰🇷💜

[@lostthenfound]

@deidravargas2664 Busan is super beautiful and I think you will have a great time checking it out! It's truly a beach city, with so many things to do next to the ocean. Hope you can come check it out soon! All the best to you in amazing 🗽🇺🇸 NYC from Korea! 😊

[@2GoodLookin]

It so nice to have all the history of these cities explained in English. I'm sure even Koreans have learned a thing or two from your videos. Last year about 12 of my friends went to Busan for a weekend trip and I stayed at Signia hotel. It was a total waste of money since Signia and Haeundae area kinda sucked since over-priced and tourist restaurants are not good. Haedong seems much better. Thanks for the great info. Oh I love how you guys went to a sauna to detox but ate mostly junk food all week. 🤣

[@lostthenfound]

@2GoodLookin thanks so much! Really glad to hear that! Still playing with things trying to give a good balance of culture, history, tips, and then goofiness haha. Also you're so right that we went full on with the junk food! Too much celebrating after finishing our trekking project! Also I've always wondered what it would be like to stay in one of those Signial hotels. I think they are the most luxury hotels in all of Korea, so I will probably never know! Haha. Songjeong Beach is pretty chill though so definitely check it out next time you're in Busan!

[@bikechingu]

I suddenly missed Busan 😂Stay happy and healthy guys!

[@lostthenfound]

@bikechingu Busan is one of those places that just keeps drawing you back eh! I think we go once or twice a year as it's just so unique. Hope you can go back there soon! Stay healthy and safe out there too!

[@donnahollman4259]

Always love your videos guys!!🤗We feel like we’re right there with you!!🥰 Got a real chuckle from the taekwondo demo😁

[@lostthenfound]

@donnahollman4259 thanks so much Mom! ❤️ Haha there was a lot of entertainment that night in Yeosu for sure! 🤣

[@classickdramaclips]

Another great video Matt and Yujin!!! Time willing…and if you’re headed that way…if you can please visit Ganghwa Island - 강화도… My Mother’s birthplace…she will be so delighted to see 강화도 island…after 70 plus years…

[@lostthenfound]

@classickdramaclips thank you so much for all of your support! We will definitely be heading to Ganghwa-do and do some trekking around there as well! Hopefully by Spring time we can check it out!

[@classickdramaclips]

@@lostthenfound thank you…진심으로 감사드립니다.

[@LB20278]

Another great video.

[@lostthenfound]

@LB20278 thanks so much for watching and for the nice words!

[@chrisselner6808]

Your channel is really cool! It’s really interesting seeing the rural areas of South Korea with your videos!! Yujin is so cute and good sense of humor! Matt is always the gracious host! Congratulations on 21k subscribers 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lostthenfound]

@chrisselner6808 thanks so much for the kind words and support! Korea has so many beautiful areas that we are really lucky to see! Take care eh!

[@fred-e7d]

Hi guys this Fred form the USA. Just will like to thank you for your lovely adventures and video's, I can see you are adopting well to your new RV van convection. Continue to explore areas and sharing your videos with al of us. 👍👍

[@lostthenfound]

@fred-e7d hi Fred! Thank you so much for watching, and we are having an excellent time in our van so far and can't wait to see and share more places! All the best and take care eh!

[@robertabrams8562]

Another great video by you guys 👏🏼⭐️👍🏼

[@lostthenfound]

@robertabrams8562 thank you so much for watching and for the kind words!

[@woolfel]

wow, so many beautiful places in south korea to visit

[@lostthenfound]

@woolfel there are a lot of amazing places for sure! Hope you can check them out someday!

[@gw5385]

Thanks for another great video. I love how respectful you both are when you visit places, even when things don't necessarily go as planned. Safe travels!

[@lostthenfound]

@gw5385 thank you so much for the kind words! Things not going as planned is definitely a part of the adventure, and makes it more fun when things do go as planned later on! All the best eh!

[@JCF-eh7rx]

Thanks for the wonderful video. 🙂

[@lostthenfound]

@JCF-eh7rx thank you very much for watching! All the best! 😊

[@fernandoverzosa7100]

I went to spa island, nice experience ❤

[@lostthenfound]

@fernandoverzosa7100 it's a nice sauna for sure eh!

[@Jineeee_o]

7:44 처음에 볼때는 몰랐는데 두번째 보다가 빵터졌네ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@lostthenfound]

여윽시 볼 줄 알았엉 😁😁😁

[@Miguel_Noether]

Why is Yujin so cheerful and playful 👼 But Matt: 👁👄👁 Back to Seoul???

[@lostthenfound]

@Miguel_Noether hahaha you nailed it! Yujin's a bright character, and that's exactly me right there, quiet and just going with the flow! We went back to Seoul because I needed about a week to just sit down and edit our last video as it was a paid project and had to make it as good as possible. We didn't film in Seoul though, so we will continue our adventures elsewhere in the next video!

[@beckymuller8656]

Thanks for the tour. I liked seeing inside the spa, the walks, and the different foods.

[@lostthenfound]

@beckymuller8656 thanks so much for watching! Really happy to hear that!

[@saewonpark1505]

I saw this video as we were just about to visit Busan! Great content as always!

[@lostthenfound]

@saewonpark1505 thanks so much for supporting us again! That's super generous of you, and helps us out a lot! Have an amazing trip to Busan, the weather is perfect right now!

[@merrybay-x1p]

부산,여수 다 너무 좋아요! 부산 가면 저도 한번 걸어봐야겠어요

[@lostthenfound]

그죠? 지역마다 가진 색깔이 다양해서 확실히 보는 재미가 있더라고요. 😆 부산에서 재미나게 걸으시고 좋은 길을 발견하시면 저희에게도 알려 주세요~ 😁 그럼 오늘도 평안한 하루 보내세요! 😊🙏

[@fourcollar]

Always happy to seeing you two choosing to live the life you love!

[@lostthenfound]

@fourcollar thanks so much for watching and for your support!

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

You guys are amazing!! I wish you guys all the love, peace and happiness!! Bye~

[@lostthenfound]

@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! All the best!

[@marcomorales920]

That Sauna is amazing. They need to bring that to the states LOL

[@lostthenfound]

@marcomorales920 it's pretty cool eh! I think it would do really well in the states!

[@ALEX-cs6vo]

To escape the SCORCHING heat this summer we swam at Songjeong beach. It was nice. I went to that beach back in the mid 90s. Little different back then 😉 That is my favourite temple as well. Back in the 90s we were the only ones there. In 2024 everyone was there.

[@lostthenfound]

@ALEX-cs6vo haha I bet it was nice in that super hot weather! Also I bet it was such a nice quiet beach in the 90s! It's gotten a lot more popular in recent years for sure.

[@lovesbeautiful1004]

My best meal in Korea was in Yeosu. This video brought back great memories. While in Seoul, we went to Busan for a day trip only to visit Spa Land. We should go back and explore all the places you visited in Busan now that we know where we should go. Thank you for posting. We look forward to seeing how you guys are doing. Take care~

[@lostthenfound]

@lovesbeautiful1004 thanks so much, and glad that it brought back memories! Busan has a lot of great places to explore, and definitely recommend going back there someday to explore more! Take care eh!

[@danielbeckerton7418]

It was so cool to see you visiting places I'd been myself, though back in 2014/2015. The Yi Sun-shin plaza looks wayyy more modern than I remember it. I used to work at the Yeosu Boys High School, super close to the Yeosu Expo you were walking past. And Spa Land was one of the places I visited when I had my very first taste of Korea way back in 2011, but it doesn't look very different from what I remember. My friend and I liked to move between the coldest and hottest sauna rooms as a challenge to ourselves, haha. If you ever go back to Yeosu you should try checking out Yeoso-dong. I lived in that area back in the day and even back then there was a big pedestrian street with loads of restaurants and bars on it. Loads of fun!

[@lostthenfound]

@danielbeckerton7418 so happy to hear we could show you what the places look like today! Yi Sun-sin plaza is a full on tourist area now which was pretty crazy to see! Also you're right that Spa Land is pretty much the same these days, but a lot more people and it's getting expensive too! I marked down Yeoso-dong in our list of places to check out too. Thanks for letting us know, and sounds like a good time!

[@danielbeckerton7418]

@@lostthenfound I just finished watching the video and marked down Haedong Yonggungsa on my google maps for the next time I'm in Busan :) If you like stoney temples by the ocean then I have to recommend one more stop in Yeosu, and that's 대한불교조계종 향일암. It's a bit of a ways from the city center but it's apparently an amazing place to see the sunrise. I've only been during the daytime but I've loved it both times I've gone.

[@lostthenfound]

@danielbeckerton7418 oh wow thank you so much for this recommendation! We have a lot to see next time in Yeosu thanks to you!

[@dericmpark8381]

Thanks!

[@lostthenfound]

@dericmpark8381 thanks so much again Deric! Much appreciated, and hope you have an amazing week!

[@lucassemnicho]

Busan is a beautiful place.

[@lostthenfound]

@lucassemnicho it's a really nice place eh! Always love going there!

[@j.f.l.7649]

Very much enjoy your videos. I'm curious you said you are allergic to fish, what do you eat when you have sushi?

[@lostthenfound]

@j.f.l.7649 thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! It's a bit complex, but there are different proteins in different types of fish. I can't eat salmon, anchovies, or pollack, but I can eat tuna, mackerel, and halibut. I usually just eat tuna at sushi places and hope that it didn't touch the salmon too much! It's a bit of a gamble, but it's not a deadly allergy. Just my throat/tongue/lips get itchy and swell.

[@gun5997]

NICE~

[@lostthenfound]

@gun5997 thank you very much!

[@ethomp05]

해동용궁사 is probably one of the most spoiled and commodified temples in Korea since it has long been promoted by the local tourism board. If you’re seeking out a much richer temple experience I highly recommend the nearby 통도사.

[@lostthenfound]

@@ethomp05 I agree with you here. 해동용궁사 is certainly beautiful to look at, but I went to 통도사 for my first time last week and there were about 50 monks praying/chanting, and one of the most powerful temple experiences I've ever had. What a special place!

[@ethomp05]

@ I lived in Busan for 8 years and recently moved up to Seoul. The 기장군 area has many hidden spots worth exploring. I would highly recommend 철마. Best of luck!

[@lostthenfound]

@ethomp05 thanks so much for sharing! Will probably be around 경상남도 a lot this winter so we will have to check it out! We went to a temple called 은진사 recently that we saw from the highway randomly that was pretty unique as well!

[@lilyinthaworld]

한국 가고싶어지는 영상이닷❤❤

[@lostthenfound]

@lilyinthaworld ㅋㅋㅋ 고마워! 😊 한국은 작은 나라이지만 예쁜 곳이 진짜 많지! 뉴질랜드도 가보고 싶어!

[@irahera6404]

🙌🏻❤😊

[@lostthenfound]

@irahera6404 😊🙏

[@blackbelt2000]

Watching a (drunk?) ajusshi shadow boxing to the music of a mini-saxophone player in the middle of a plaza is probably the most Korean thing I have seen. 😆 Do you guys find yourself eating out a lot more because you are saving money by not renting an apartment or because it's harder to cook meals in the van?

[@lostthenfound]

@blackbelt2000 hahaha it was a sight to be seen for sure! We didn't film it but the main singer came on later and had to ask them to stop but they just kept on dancing. I think we have been eating out a lot because we were really busy dealing with a trekking video which we uploaded the week before this one. We didn't have much time to cook or really learn how to live in a van. Starting to get better at it now that things are a bit quieter!

[@koreanprimate]

Love the Rick and Morty shirt!!!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks a lot! 😁 That's my favorite shirt! 😉 (From 🤓)

[@jeffreylim5977]

Matt, Which expenses is higher in a Van life so far,Food or fuel?

[@lostthenfound]

@jeffreylim5977 so far food has been the most expensive for sure! Haha. Definitely starting to cook more now though that our project is over and we are just living the "normal" life again.

[@ohwell2790]

Found out the US has changed for the worse did you. Glad you are back in Korea and will enjoy your video again. Thank you.

[@lostthenfound]

@ohwell2790 thanks a lot for checking out our videos! Hope all is well!

[@alejandramorales2485]

Not sure if I'm asking correctly since I don't have a camper van or RV yet, but does South Korea have RV parks?

[@lostthenfound]

@alejandramorales2485 yes they do! Most of the campsites here allow for RV parking and they have electricity to hook up to them, and there are also campsites that have a lot of RVs parked at all times and you can rent one for the night (but you can't drive it away).

[@DanLee8884]

Do you have a hard time understanding the accent? My dad speaks with a slight satoori. My wife, who is white, has a very very difficult time understanding him. I know a lot of my Korea classmates who had a hard time understanding professors who had southern accents. I think I would struggle with show situation as I need a shower every day. If I lived in Korea or Japan, I might get up early just to go to the public bath every day.

[@lostthenfound]

@DanLee8884 I have a very difficult time understanding 사투리 for sure! My wife Yujin's Dad is from Jeolla-do, and at first I could barely understand anything he said as he uses a lot of 사투리. The more we hang out together the easier it is, but It's not easy that's for sure! Also I think this lifestyle is perfectly suited to Korea/Japan for all of the public baths!