Jeju
A volcanic island Koreans fly to instead of going abroad. Lava tubes, a crater you climb for sunrise, and women who free-dive into their eighties.
Things to do in Jeju
Where to stay in Jeju
Jeju in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Jeju
Names and UNESCO status only. Ticks are yours and stay on this device.
From the airport
When to go to Jeju: Apr or May or Jun or Sep or Oct
Guides about here
The best time to visit South Korea by month, with the blossom that lasts ten days, the rainy season that drops a quarter of Seoul's rain, and autumn's peak.
Rina Matsuda · 4 Sep 2026
Four days in Seoul across the palaces, the hills and the river, with the transit pass arithmetic and the entry waiver that expires this December.
Rina Matsuda · 3 Sep 2026
Korea is easier than Japan and less signposted, and two admin details decide the trip. The card, the entry rule, the route, and what a day actually costs.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026
Tokyo is deeper and Seoul is cheaper and faster, and the deciding round is what you want a city to feel like. Six rounds, a winner each, and the both option.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026