Ep 013: Should You Rent a Car on Jeju? | DIY Travel
Ed opens with his “criminal history” — killing a rental car in Japan by putting diesel in a gasoline engine. This leads into a nuanced discussion of whether DIY travelers should rent a car.
Ep 012: Getting Around Jeju On Buses and Taxis | DIY Travel
Find out how to get around Jeju on the excellent bus system. Your hosts cover bus colors and what they mean, the alternatives to T-Money cards, transfer rules, Also, they discuss how visitors can grab a cab without knowing Korean!
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 recognize from home. And then, the Korean alternatives that are at once similar and different!
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 most visitors never get to because it looks intimidating from the outside. Local places with signs and menus all in Korean, staff who speak no English, and a clientele that is 100% Korean and in a hurry.
Ep 011: Where to Stay in Jeju | DIY Jeju
From budget roach motels to five-star Hyatts, this episode covers the full spectrum of Jeju accommodations. Ed and Soraya break down where to stay and the types of lodging available.
Ep 010: Budgeting For Your Jeju Trip | DIY Jeju
How much does a trip to Jeju actually cost? This episode breaks down every budget category and covers practical flight tips for visitors.
Ep 009: Which Season to go to Jeju | DIY Jeju
This episode breaks down what to expect in each season, and how those may affect your trip to Jeju. Ed and Sora also warn about Korea’s “golden weeks”, when half of Korea is on the move.
Ep 008: Unpopular Opinion | Jeju Tourist Traps to Avoid
Not everything on your Jeju Instagram feed is worth the trip. In this episode, Ed and Soraya rank the 10 biggest tourist traps on the island—places that are famous, often crowded, sometimes overpriced, and may leave you wondering “that’s it?”
Ep 007: The Oreums of Jeju | Jeju Essentials
For those who find Hallasan too challenging or Seongsan too crowded, oreums offer an authentic, peaceful alternative, and you might be the only tourist there.
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 repeatedly. Over 70% of Our Blues was shot on Jeju. Welcome to Samdal-ri filmed almost entirely on the island. When Life Gives You Tangerines used Jeju’s 1950s-era locations and haenyeo culture as its foundation.