Jeju Island Living: Tips for a One-Year Stay
Wrapping up my year living in Jeju Island, I share essential tips on bringing a car, finding the right housing, and surviving the brutal winter winds.
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Scenic Walk to Oedolgae Rock in Jeju
A relaxing stroll along the Olle Trail to Jeju's famous Oedolgae Rock, featuring beautiful coastal views, a peaceful park, and stunning ocean scenery.
Soesokkak Estuary: A Mini Halong Bay in Seogwipo
Explore Soesokkak Estuary in Seogwipo, Jeju. Enjoy leisurely kayaking or a fun traditional raft ride where fresh water meets the ocean.
Yongmeori Coast: Great Photos, Parking Hell
Discover Jeju's stunning Yongmeori Coast, a breathtaking spot for photos with unique rock formations—if you can survive the parking lot!
How to Buy Jeju Maum Sand at Jeju Airport
Find out how to buy the highly sought-after Jeju Maum Sand at Jeju Airport's Paris Baguette, including tips for scoring this popular souvenir.
Arte Museum Jeju: Art or Just Video Playback?
I visited Jeju's Arte Museum on a rainy day to see if its famous immersive 3D projector displays are true art or just an expensive video show.
Driving Around Udo Island: A Day Trip in Jeju
Join me on a day trip to Udo Island in Jeju! From taking the car ferry to dodging scooters and buying famous local peanuts, here's what to expect.
Biyangdo Island: An Easy Walk for Seniors in Jeju
Join me on a gentle stroll around Biyangdo Island in Jeju. It's a small, flat island perfect for an easy coastal walk with older family members.
Brick Campus Jeju: A Lego Paradise for Kids and Adults
Discover Brick Campus in Jeju, a massive Lego museum where incredible brick art and hands-on play zones make it a perfect stop for both kids and adults.
Jeju Olle Trail Course 6: Walking into Seogwipo
Join me on a walk along Jeju's Olle Trail Course 6, featuring hidden waterfalls, coastal views, and a stroll through downtown Seogwipo.
Hiking Jeju's Hallasan: An 8-Hour Winter Trek
Join my 8-hour winter hike up Jeju's Hallasan Mountain, from an early start at Seongpanak to eating the best cup of ramen at the snowy summit.
Hueree Park in Jeju: Tangerines, Camellias & Animals
A fun New Year's trip to Hueree Natural Park in Jeju, featuring tangerine picking, blooming camellias, and animal feeding—the perfect day out with kids!
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall: Ducks Steal the Show
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall in Jeju is a beautiful, gentle waterfall, but the real highlight is the fearless ducks that steal the show along the walking path.
Jeju Olle Trail Course 5: A Beautiful Coastal Walk
Walking Jeju Olle Trail Course 5, featuring the Keuneong coastal cliffs, rugged ocean paths, and beautiful camellia flowers in Seogwipo.
Jeju Mulyeongari-oreum: A Dry Autumn Wetland Hike
Join me on an autumn hike up Jeju's Mulyeongari-oreum. The scenic trails were peaceful, though the famous Ramsar wetland at the top was completely dry!
Fripcamp: Coworking in Seogwipo, Jeju
My review of Fripcamp, a temporary coworking space at the Hey Seogwipo hotel in Jeju. It offers amazing views for remote work, but sadly ends in November.
Starting a Year in Jeju: Moving to Seogwipo
A lifelong Seoul local shares the beginning of a one-year journey living in the quiet, remote town of Wimi in Seogwipo, Jeju Island.
Spontaneous Trip to Jeju Island, South Korea
A spontaneous trip to Jeju Island featuring beautiful views at Hamdeok Beach, a thrilling boat ride, and beginner-friendly surfing in Jungmun.
Spontaneous Trip to Gangneung: Surfing and Ocean Views
A spontaneous trip to Gangneung, South Korea, featuring stunning rest area views, oceanfront coffee at Gangmun Beach, and a tough surfing attempt.
Jeonju Hanok Village: A Disappointing Trip
Join me on a casual day trip to Jeonju Hanok Village with a friend and his daughter. Expect honest thoughts, beautiful churches, and great local food!
Jeongseojin Cycling: A 60km Group Ride
Join our 8-person group ride to Jeongseojin! What was supposed to be an easy 60km minivelo trip turned into a hilarious 6-hour adventure under the sun.
Cycling to Jeongseojin for a 100km Challenge
A 100km cycling challenge to Jeongseojin with coworkers. Read about our sweaty ride along the Ara Canal and a well-deserved seafood lunch.
Seoul Cycling: Namsan and Bugaksan Route
A fun, non-stop cycling ride through Seoul's Namsan and Bugaksan routes, complete with a new personal record and Cycliq dashcam footage.
Cycling Daecheongho Lake: Cherry Blossoms
Join me on a scenic spring bike ride around Daecheongho Lake in Korea, featuring endless cherry blossom roads, rolling hills, and top-tier asphalt.
Cycling Namsan & Haengjusanseong in Seoul
A casual weekend cycling trip to Namsan and Haengjusanseong in Seoul to beat the social distancing blues, complete with noodles and Han River views.
Gangneung KTX Day Trip: Eating and Market Hopping
Join me on a quick day trip to Gangneung via the new KTX! Read about my snow crab feast, market shopping, and thoughts on this coastal city.
Roads of Arabia at the National Museum of Korea
Join me as I explore the Roads of Arabia special exhibition at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, featuring ancient artifacts and the Kaaba door.
National Museum of Korea: Stone Age to Silla
Join me as I explore the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, discovering fascinating artifacts from the Paleolithic era all the way to the Silla dynasty.
Essential Winter Travel Tips for Jeju Island
Planning a winter trip to Jeju Island? Here are practical travel tips from our family vacation, covering rental cars, snowy weather, food, and hiking gear.
Yongmeori Coast in Jeju: A Unique Rocky Shore
Towards the end of my Jeju trip, I visited the unique Yongmeori Coast. Here are my thoughts on the rocky shore and a photo dump of the beautiful views.
Kim Young-gap Gallery Dumoak in Jeju
An honest, casual review of the Kim Young-gap Gallery Dumoak in Jeju, featuring its beautiful gardens, unmanned cafe, and photography exhibits.
Seongsan Ilchulbong: Jeju's UNESCO Sunrise Peak
Join me on a windy winter hike up Jeju's famous Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak). Experience the stunning views, unpredictable weather, and endless stairs.
Spinning Wolf in Jeju: The Tartles Concert
Taking my music-loving mom to the opening night of Spinning Wolf in Jeju, featuring a fantastic performance by The Beatles tribute band, The Tartles.
Lee Jung-seop Art Street in Jeju Island
A stroll down Lee Jung-seop Street in Jeju, exploring the famous Korean painter's former residence and the bustling artist village built around it.
A Walk at Jeju World Cup Stadium
After a delicious bowl of pork noodles, I took a refreshing morning walk around the Jeju World Cup Stadium and watched the athletes train.
Sanbangsan Hot Springs in Jeju Island
A winter visit to Sanbangsan Hot Springs in Jeju Island. Enjoying the outdoor baths and indoor soaking courses to relieve travel fatigue.
Freezing Winds at Hallim Port, Jeju Island
Surviving the terrifying winter snow on Mount Hallasan and the freezing, fierce winds at Hallim Port in Jeju Island.
Saryeoni Forest Path: Korea's Most Beautiful Forest in Jeju
Explore Jeju's Saryeoni Forest Path, designated as Korea's most beautiful forest. Read about our winter hike, unexpected snowstorms, and travel tips.
Hiking Down Hallasan's Yeongsil Course in Jeju
A recap of our steep descent down Hallasan's Yeongsil Course in Jeju, getting lost on the way to a seaside cafe, and ending the day with fresh raw fish.
Hallasan Yeongsil Course & Witseoreum Shelter
A winter hike up the Yeongsil Course on Jeju's Hallasan Mountain, featuring a well-deserved cup noodle feast at the Witseoreum Shelter.
Hallasan Yeongsil Course: Hiking to Witse Oreum
A winter hike up Hallasan's Yeongsil Course in Jeju, featuring endless stairs, beautiful snow-covered trails, and a funny encounter at Witse Oreum.
Hiking Hallasan's Yeongsil Course in Jeju
Join our family hike up the Yeongsil Course on Mt. Halla in Jeju. We started at the entrance and made our way up to the stunning Byeongpungbawi rocks.
Jeju Airport Arrival & Renting a Car
A realistic look at arriving at Jeju Airport, navigating the off-site rental car shuttles, and kicking off our family trip.
1-Week Winter Family Trip to Jeju Island
How we planned a budget-friendly, one-week winter family trip to Jeju Island, including cheap flights, a Seogwipo hotel, and renting winter hiking gear.
Korea East Coast Cycling Tips for Beginners
Planning to cycle South Korea's East Coast? Here are honest tips from a total beginner on road conditions, safety, food, and where to stay along the way.
East Coast Cycling Tour Day 3: Donghae to Imwon Port
Join day 3 of my East Coast cycling tour in Korea! From Donghae to Imwon Port, featuring tough uphills, beautiful ocean views, and cold raw fish soup.
Cycling Korea's East Coast: Naksan to Donghae
Day two of my East Coast bike tour from Naksan to Donghae features stunning ocean views, grueling uphills, local crab, and a scary train crossing.
Cycling Korea's East Coast Day 1: Goseong to Yangyang
Day 1 of my East Coast bike tour in Korea! Riding from the Unification Observatory down to Naksan Beach in Yangyang, enjoying beautiful coastal views.
Donghae Winter Trip: Chotdaebawi Rock
Join me on a winter trip to Donghae, South Korea, where I missed the sunrise but discovered the stunningly clear waters and legends of Chotdaebawi Rock.
Woljeongsa & Sangwonsa Temples in Odaesan
Explore the beautiful fir tree paths and historic Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa temples in Odaesan National Park, a perfect escape from Seoul's smog.