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.
Jeju Island (Jan 2017)
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.