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 markets itself as a dark tourism destination or not, the trauma of the 4:3 massacre makes it one.
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 challenged by crowds. Others just don’t deliver on the hype. Here’s our list of the Top 10 tourist traps.
EP 001: Why Everyone Should Vamos a Jeju
In this inaugural episode of the Vamos a Jeju podcast, hosts Ed and Sora introduce themselves and discuss their motivations for creating the podcast. They explore the beauty and culture of Jeju Island, touching on tourist traps, the unique Haenyeo culture, and the significance of shamanism in local traditions.
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 been to America. But you’ve missed a lot.
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 DIY travelers get almost everywhere. Here’s how.
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 the island, it’s not just going affect your trip planning. It also influences the weather!
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 visitors—they’re the ones locals dig into in the evenings or weekends with family and friends. Find out what makes Jeju’s food culture so unique, and why you’ll cherish these memories long after you go home.
Email 6/14: Manjanggul Lava Tube – Walking Through Hallasan’s Veins
Hallasan may be the source of the black rock walls. The basalt cliffs. The beaches.
But what you don’t see from the surface is an extensive underground network of lava tubes, like Manjanggul.
Email 5/14: The Haenyeo – Women of the Sea
Haenyeo are Jeju’s female free-divers who harvest seafood—abalone, sea urchins, conch, octopus, sea cucumbers, seaweed—from ocean waters surrounding Jeju, all without breathing gear. Welcome to the submarine world of the Haenyeo.
Email 4/14: Hallasan – The Soul of Jeju
Hallasan is South Korea’s tallest mountain. Without Hallasan, there is no Jeju. For amazing views, here’s how to climb all or part of it, on your terms.