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Temple Stay on Jeju: Four Temples, Four Ways to Slow Down

Jeju has 368 volcanic cones, 258 kilometers of coastline, and more Instagram-worthy cafés than you can visit in...
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Fast Food in Korea: From Burgers to Bunsik

There is some nuance when we talk about Korean Fast Food, because there are the Western-style chains you'll...
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Anju and Korean Comfort Food: The insider guide to Korea’s dine-and-drink culture

Korean comfort food and the Korean concept of Anju overlap and make up a whole dine-and-drink culture that...
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Complete Guide to K-Drama Filming Locations on Jeju Island

If K-dramas brought you to Jeju, this guide helps you visit filming locations efficiently without crisscrossing the island...
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Complete Guide to Easy Walks on Jeju for People Who Hate Hiking

You don't need trail boots, walking poles, or protein bars to explore Jeju on foot. You just need...
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The Jeju Olleh Trail: Everything You Need to Know

Jeju has one of the world's great walking trails complete with fishing villages, tangerine farms, lava rock coastlines,...
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Top Apps You Need To Download and Set Up Before You Go to Korea

You have your flights booked, and a rough itinerary sketched out. Now do yourself one more favor and...
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Jeju’s 5-Day Markets: The One Experience Not To Miss

The five-day markets (오일장, o-il-jang) of Jeju are treasure troves of authentic experiences, quality produce, and fair prices....
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The Oreums of Jeju: 368 Volcanic Cones, Almost No Crowds

Jeju has 368 small volcanic cones called Oreums, each with its own character, view, and trail. Most take...
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Which Season To Visit Jeju? That’s Not The Right Question!

Jeju's a great destination year round, and there is something for everyone anytime of the year. it all...
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Cherry Blossoms on Jeju: Six Places Worth Seeing

Everyone knows sakura, but here's the thing: Jeju has its own cherry blossom and it is called the...
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If you are going to rent a car on Jeju, you should know this

Jeju definitely has an excellent bus system, but it's also an island where some of the best attractions...
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The complete guide to Jeju’s fabulous coastline

Jeju Island has 258 kilometers of coastline, comprising 12 official beaches, dozens of unofficial ones, volcanic rock formations,...
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How and Where to Spot Dolphins For Free on Jeju

One of the things we love the most about Jeju is its dolphins. These cetaceans are not difficult...
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Dark Tourism and the Scars that Endure in Jeju

Jeju International Airport is one of Jeju's largest massacre site. And almost no tourists know this. Whether it...
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Unpopular Opinion: The 10 Biggest Tourist Traps on Jeju Island

Not every famous Instagram spot is worth your time, money, or energy. Some may be are beautiful but...
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Jeju Shamanism: Haenyeo, Persecution, and the Future (3/3)

The tie between Jeju Shamanism and Haenyeos is a tight one. The haenyeo didn’t keep shamanism alive because...
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Where to Stay in Jeju – A Local’s Guide To Accommodations

Unlike visitors to Jeju, Koreans traveling to Jeju prefer places to stay that give them better value and...
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Why Jeju Belongs on Your Next Trip To Korea

Visiting Korea without seeing Jeju is like visiting the US and only seeing New York. Sure, you've technically...
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Navigating Jeju’s bus system and getting around for cheap

Jeju's bus system is cheap, easy, and comes with English signage, contactless card payments, and better apps letting...
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Hallasan: What Every Visitor to Jeju Must Know

Traveling to Jeju? You need to know something about Hallasan. When a mountain sits in the middle of...
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Six Food Experiences You’ll Cherish Long After You Leave Jeju

Forget overpriced tourist markets and tourist traps. The best food experiences in Jeju aren’t the ones marketed to...
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Jeju vs. Mainland: Why Korean Shamanism Split in Two (2/3)

Jeju shamanism has faced centuries of headwinds and by all historical logic, it should have disappeared decades ago....
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A step-by-step guide to getting to Gimpo from Incheon Airport

So you're bypassing Seoul for now and need to get from Incheon Airport to Gimpo Airport to catch...
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The Last Chapter of The Jeju Sea Women Story

The sun is setting on the Haenyeos of Jeju, South Korea. Maybe even forever. These female free divers...
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The Island of 18,000 Gods: An Intro to Jeju Shamanism (1/3)

Jeju shamanism has faced centuries of headwinds and by all historical logic, it should have disappeared decades ago....
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When Jeju Gives You Tangerines, You Pick them!

There's something about eating a tangerine 30 seconds after picking it — with the smell of the citrus...
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The Birth of an Island – A Story of Fire and Stone

Jeju Island is a living geology textbook, with its history etched in lava stone. Once you know the...
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The Korean Wet Bathroom – Your Key To a Good Hotel Deal

Visiting Korea without seeing Jeju is like visiting the US and only seeing New York. Sure, you've technically...
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Gotta Matcha: Green Tea on the Green Island

Whether you're drawn to matcha for its health benefits, its meditative preparation ritual, or simply its delicious flavor,...