Jeju island

Experience the Real Jeju with YEHA Tour

Mon, 04/04/2016 - 09:08 - SeoulSearching

Defined by its volcanic landscape full of craters and cavelike lava tubes, as well as its gorgeous coastlines and iconic Halla Mountain, Jeju Island is a must-visit destination on any trip to Korea. And, considering the fact it’s a quick one hour plane ride from Seoul, it’s convenient, too.

Unlike Seoul's subway and bus systems, the island’s public transportation system isn’t very well established. Outside the main city, taxis are fairly hard to come by and buses are infrequent. Renting a car is highly recommended to see the sites, but for those like myself that prefer to sit back and let someone else do the dirty work, YEHA Tour’s private tours are the best bet.

Living the Good Life at Lotte City Hotel Jeju

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 09:25 - SeoulSearching

If you’ve been following Seoul Searching for a while, you might have realized that there has been a significant decline in the number of recent posts. I blame this mostly on the fact that I’ve been blogging full-time for a living, which has kept me pretty darn busy over the past year, to say the least.

Because of this consistent preoccupation, I’ve come to really appreciate small vacays from Seoul and corporate life, and have relied on weekend getaways to help me maintain my sanity from one month to the next.

Spring Peak is Near! Where to Catch Spring Fever in South Korea

Sat, 03/26/2016 - 12:00 - Trazy

The spring flowering season in South Korea spans from mid March to late April with a peak in the

5 Awesome Things You Should Do in Jeju Island That You Won’t Regret

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 10:10 - Trazy

Referred to as the ‘Hawaii of South Korea’, Jeju Island is indeed one of the must-visit travel destinations in South Korea.

Bi-Weekly Top Trazy Contributors (July 16~29)

Fri, 07/31/2015 - 14:36 - Trazy

Congratulations once again Fat Girl, newcomer Ellie P and Jennie S. There were a lot of new participants this week although they couldn’t make it to the top 3.

An Interview with Joey Rositano, Photographer of Jeju Shamanism

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 14:38 - SeoulSearching

Joey Rositano is not your ordinary expat. Hailing from Nashville, the Tennessee native has called Jeju-do, an island off the southern coast of South Korea, home for the past nine years.

Jeju

Fri, 12/20/2013 - 16:41 - GiselaVerdin

I tried to wirte this post like 100 times, but all of those failed attempts made it look like I was complaining because it wasn't really the Paradise I was expecting lol, but if you want to read more about it, you can check my sis' blog post here, now that I look at it, she didn't write much either, but she has better pictures lol.

All in all, I did enjoyed our 3 day trip to the Island and I'm looking forward to go back with a better weather since we went in the middle of october and it was pretty chilli hehe.

2013 Gangjeong Grand March for Life and Peace

Tue, 07/23/2013 - 19:55 - ISC Korea

For more information on how to participate physically in the march, to offer one’s talents/work, to volunteer, or to offer a message of solidarity, please click here.

4 Days with the International Peace March from Jeju to Jiri Mountain

Mon, 07/15/2013 - 18:29 - ISC Korea

By Dae Han Song

The International Peace March started July 3^rd at Gangjeong Village and continues until July 27^th – the 60 year anniversary of the Armistice Agreement – when rallies will be held in front of the US Embassy and Military bases in Seoul calling for a peace treaty to finally conclude the Korean War. Along the way, marchers will visit sites of the Korean War and ongoing struggles to reflect upon the connections between war, military spending, and division to militarization, social welfare, and political repression.

Day 1

Golden Buddha at the Sanbangsan Mountain

Tue, 04/02/2013 - 13:15 - meoww

Jeju island, located in the South of South Korea itself was formed due to a volcanic activity. The Sanbangsan Mountain, located in the South West corner of the island, was formed some 800,000 years ago with the cooling down of viscous lava from the volcanic eruption. I loved the unique, almost flaky texture and interesting patterns in the mountain.