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Tuesday 6 November 2012

korea Free and easy (Jeju) : Dongmum traditional market, Jungang underground shopping, Iho beach, dragon head rock

We stay at Yeha on the first night. 

We tried a barbecued pork restaurant on the first night .

Before check out, we went to do some sightseeing via taxi.



Dragon head rock
Not really worth a visit because the only thing to see is the dragon head rock.








Comparing the different colour of the sand





Iho beach. We took a cab in but could not find any cab to bring us out.
We walked half an hour and some kind hearted koreans help us to call a cab.








We walked from Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market and Jeju Jungang Underground Shopping Center to the beach .

Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market.

We visited Jeju Jungang Underground Shopping Cente but we did not get anything. 


korea Free and easy (Jeju) : Teddy bear museum

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The third party in a beary relationship. :(
I won't really recommend this place unless you really love bears.
I am not really into bears.
To me, some of the bears do look a bit dressing up in all kind of costumes
There are more interesting places in Jeju.











Monday 5 November 2012

korea Free and easy (Jeju) : yeha and Tae Gong gak


Accommodations in Jeju. I stay in guest houses. I prefer the cozy environment which you can't find in hotel. and because the price is more economical.
Yeha Room
Yeha Information counter

Yeha Breakfast, Pantry and computer area

Yeha Guesthouse, stayed in November 2010.
It is located near to the airport and shopping district. Can take a taxi to the guest house.
The room was a bit small. 
The room has a electric heat blanket which keeps you warm when you are on the bed. So you will be freezing once you are out of bed, especially when you are bathing.
They have quite a big pantry. The people staying in the guest house are young and they have tours which you can join.
The bread and eggs are provided but have to cook it yourself. They have a stove and fully equipped kitchen.
The computer area can get a big crowded as there are a lot of people using it at night.








Tae Gong Gak is located one hour bus ride from Gimpo Airport.
The reception is filled with drawings and writings from previous customers. Is quite interesting to just stand there and read what people have written.
I preferably Tae Gong Gak so I stayed there in 2010 and when I revisited Jeju in 2011.
The merlion gift we brought for Sylvia, the owner of the guest house during our second visit. I left my cable in the guest house and she send it back to me in Singapore without requesting me to pay for anything. Wonderful lady.
She is a fantastic host, always there to answer our every single question.
She made detailed guides to each locations. For example, we wanted to eat Korean BBQ pork, she recommended us a restaurant and she gave us instructions through a series of photos of important things to look out for. She showed us how to get to supermarket, wet market and also the waterfall.It is so hard to get lose your way with such detailed instructions.
We booked a taxi tour with her because price is reasonable. The taxi tour is catered to each individual needs. As she have a collection of photos of various locations so I can actually choose and decide which are the sights I want to visit and she will liaise with the taxi driver.


Our rooms. The heating system is the traditional Korean style. The floor is heated up and the whole room feel warm and cosy.
There is slight difference in the design of this room but I do like the simple and elegant feel of the room.






The breakfast consist of cerals, breads, instant noodles and fresh fruits. There are various beverages available too.There is a TV, toaster and microwave.

The guesthouse has a small tangerine farm. If you visit it at the right time, you can harvest some tangerine for your personal enjoyment.


Just cross the road after you exit the guest house and you will see this pretty little bridge.


Beautiful Jeju..

Sunday 4 November 2012

korea Free and easy (Jeju) : Seoul to Jeju

I visited Korea twice in 2010 and 2011, one was a trip with my friend and the second was to accompany my parents. Both free and easy.
Seoul Incheon airport
We saw 2pm
the airport has a service that you can mail a postcard home for free. We mailed it to ourselves and we found it in our mailbox when we came home from Korea,
drinks.. with secret garden lead actor and actress..
Chrysanthemaus display at Gimpo airport.
There are convenience stores and eateries at both airport for you to grab a bit if did not enjoy the food on the airplane.



Just follow the signs to take the train to Gimpo domestic airport . It was quite easy to navigate with all the signs. We had to buy a card (something like our ezlink card which I bought along for the trip).
Top and gdragon at the entrance of the gantry. :D 


Chrysanthemaus display at Gimpo airport.




We flew by eastarjet as it was cheapest and there are a lot of timings available.
book early for cheaper flights
Pretty and cute plane.


For Tae Gong Gak, we took the hotel Limousine. Just follow instructions by the owner.
For Yeha, just take a cab from the airport as it is located quite near to the airport.
shall compare the two guest house later.






 Some people prefer to sleep. I prefer to enjoy sceney and take photos during bus ride.

The place to take the bus for the return journey to Gimpo Airport