Hang Hae Jin Mi (항해 진미) (Japanese resto) (What to expect)

For our first meal in Jeju, we went to Hang Hae Jin Mi. It was a Japanese restaurant serving fresh sashimi, sushi, and more! All I did was enter the Korean name of the place on Naver Maps, and it took us right there. I’ll share the exact words I used in case you’re headed … Continue reading Hang Hae Jin Mi (항해 진미) (Japanese resto) (What to expect)

Renting from SK Car Rental (SK렌터카) – do I really need a car in Jeju? (What to expect)

I told my dad we needed to rent a car in Jeju since the island is huge (and that's why we got an international license before our trip). I’ve seen people get around without renting a car, but I don’t want that. I’m leading my parents, so I have to make sure we don’t get … Continue reading Renting from SK Car Rental (SK렌터카) – do I really need a car in Jeju? (What to expect)

Jeju: Where to stay (Hotel Whistlelark Jeju)

I did a lot of research and read tons of blogs about where to stay in Jeju. I asked my dad if he wanted to switch hotels during the trip, since a lot of people recommended staying in two different places, but he said we should just stick to one to avoid the hassle of … Continue reading Jeju: Where to stay (Hotel Whistlelark Jeju)

First time traveling from Gimpo airport – heading to Jeju (How to go, what to expect)

This is it!! We were finally flying to Jeju! It was our first time flying from Gimpo airport, so this was very exciting for me! You can take any of the four lines—Airport Railroad Line, Gimpo GoldLine, Line 5, or Line 9—to reach the station. We took Line 5 since it was the closest to … Continue reading First time traveling from Gimpo airport – heading to Jeju (How to go, what to expect)

Getting an international driver’s license from Manila (What to expect)

Before our trip to Jeju, a lot of people already told me that I needed an international driver's license so that we could drive around. There are two ways you could get your international driver's license from AAP: submitting your application online or by going to their main branch. My dad and I decided to … Continue reading Getting an international driver’s license from Manila (What to expect)