When it comes to naming the bustling areas of Hong Kong, one would point to Central on Hong Kong Island and the Tsim Sha Tsui area across the bay. These two places are always regarded as the iconic epicenters of Hong Kong. Among these, the Central area of Hong Kong Island is located at the very heart of the island. ...
Hong Kong’s two major bustling areas are the Hong Kong Island and the Tsim Sha Tsui area in the Kowloon Peninsula. There are various modes of transportation connecting these two places, including the subway known as “MRT,” buses, and taxis, as well as transportation through underwater tunnels. However, in Hong Kong, you can find a unique mode of transportation – ...
Oido was once an island located in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, but it is no longer an island. It has been transformed into land through reclamation projects, and if you take Subway Line 4, you will naturally hear the name at least once. This is because Oido Station is the last stop on Subway Line 4 heading south. “Oido (烏耳島)” The ...
Pulmujil was a small bookstore located in front of Sungkyunkwan University in Hyehwa-dong. It had occupied its spot in front of the university for a long time. One day, I came across an article stating that Pulmujil was now being run by Jeon Beom-seon, the leader of the group “Jeon Beom-seon and the Yangbans.” The previous owner of the bookstore ...
The ice cream bar, Dodjakdaegi, is a product released by Lotte Food (formerly Lotte Samgang). It is an ice cream in the form of a rectangular bar, covered with crushed chocolate biscuits on the outside, and filled with vanilla ice cream and strawberry syrup inside. It’s a quite popular product that can be found all over the country. “Exclusive to ...
Even on this trip to Jeju Island, I chose to stay in Seogwipo. Personally, I find Seogwipo in the south to be more reminiscent of the true essence of Jeju Island compared to Jeju City, which houses the airport. Moreover, accommodations in Seogwipo tend to be more affordable and offer better conditions compared to those in Jeju City. That’s why, ...
Heading west from Jeju International Airport, you’ll come across “Aewol.” Aewol, known for its stunning scenery, is a notable attraction on Jeju Island. It’s a place where the famous South Korean celebrities Lee Hyori and Lee Sangsoon once lived. Aewol offers various tourist spots, including the popular cafe “Bomnal,” situated right by the sea, and the coastal walking trail, Handam ...
Since the global outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, travel had been put on hold for a while. Who could have imagined that my last trip to Jeju Island in 2018 would be my final journey for such a long time? Although the COVID situation hadn’t completely settled, I decided to ease my restlessness by planning a budget-friendly trip to nearby ...
In the northeastern part of Jeju Island, there is a fortress called “Byeolbangjin.” It was designated as Jeju Monument No.24 on April 13, 1974, and is one of the fortresses that can be found on Jeju Island. “Fortress to Discover in Jeju: Byeolbangjin” The current circumference of the fortress is 950 meters, built utilizing a topography where the south is ...
During this trip to Jeju Island, I rented a car from “Blue Line Rent Car.” When I traveled to Jeju three years ago, the company was called “Blue Rent Car,” but over the past few years, they changed their name to “Blue Line Rent Car.” The location of their office has also changed slightly. In the past, I had to ...
Located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island in Haeundae, “The Bay 101” is a multi-purpose building featuring various shops, including restaurants, cafes, and general stores. The area in front of “The Bay 101” on Dongbaek Island is also known as a popular spot for taking photos with Haeundae Marine City in the background. For more details on this, you can ...