Several decades ago, a famous Japanese writer visited and traveled through Jeju Island. Upon returning home to Japan, he remarked, "It's as if I went to the place where I used to live my 'previous life (前生)' and now I have returned to my present life."
I enjoy Lisa's act for story telling. You have an optimism about your self that pulls me to your character and most importantly your videos. I was born in Korea an I have not been to the majority of the places you heave in the videos you post. Makes me want to go!
I am so freaking proud of Lisa , Josh , mummy and daddy , the sight of Seongsan brought back lots of good memories for me and seeing both summited was awesome and those questions about that mysterious road was also the same questions i asked , as for Jeju , you have truly done justice showing it to the world .. awesome upload , Thank you
anyone coming to jeju, i'd reccomend going to manjanggul, pyoseon folk village and sunrise peak on the eastern side, oedolgae and jeongbang waterfall in the south, the teddy bear museum, camellia hill, the ma park horse show, and hallim park on the western side, and in the north, the jeju five day market, rainbow road along the coast, and the beaches up there like iho, etc. most of the places here are for photo ops, but if you really REALLY want nature, I would say do an olle trail. olle 7 and 14-1 are really fun and nice. if you do 14-1, there is a chance to see wild horses and it ends at the green tea museum so you can get that done in one go haha. Oh and Udo is nice also! small mini island that you can rent a bike and go around. much less crowded beaches
the nice beaches are in the north-east -> Hamdok, Kim-nyong nice road -> 5.16 Forest tunnel big hotels and golf clubs -> Jungmun on the southern coast -> west of Sogwipo the green tea in Jeju are not that expensive cause not as good? (the best green teas in Korea are in Hadong, then Boseong, then Jeju. Hadong and Boseong green teas are hand picked and hand processed, Jeju -> mechanized processing) The interior roads in Jeju are really beautiful - especially those that pass through horse ranches...
i think u guys interesting about Manjangul Lava Tube in jeju. that's Unesco world natural heritages. it's not limestone cave, the volcano made it. the biggest lava cave in the world. i was very impressed so i recommend to u guys. u can see lava flow streams, feels like u in the volcano. anyway it's cool temperature good at summer. 😀👍👍👍👍
I am a proud current Jeju resident and I have to say you have such a wonderful video about Jeju. Thank you so much and I wish you and everyone nothing but best.
This video gave me the lesson and reminded me again that I have to research a destination or city's history, culture, places-to-go and etc properly in advance on my own if my trip is not guided tour but self-driving tour, e.g, in order not to leave a review that this book is underwhelming, and not to say that it is my honest and overall opinion on this book judging a book by its cover. And, have to try to look at and enjoy differences, similarities and etc between mine and theirs as they are with positive perspective and reflect them, in order to expand my insights and my experience.
I'm enjoying the travel video. Jeju has low hills called "Oreum" ("Saebit Oreum" is the most famous. On Jeju Island, the Oreum tour is the best way to feel the nature of Jeju Island.) and forests over a thousand years old called "Bijarim." Try traveling there next time. And the highlight of the Jeju trip is climbing Mt. Halla. It takes 10 hours to get back and forth, but it's worth it.
I'm very excited for our trip to Jeju in less than 2 months. Thanks for the nice video! I can't wait for my first trip to Korea for our honeymoon. We are practicing our Korean now
downtowner burger is my favourite restaurant. knotted that was shown in your video is also created by the same company. there are the top restauranteurs in korea right now!
Jeju, where dreams come true and the barbecued black pig will change your life 🙂 nice to see you guys sharing another travel experience in a real and unfiltered way.
Sunset is the wrong time, the morning hike is awesome. Its a good intro hike in Korea. Unfortunately you didn't do the right things, it's still beautiful.
Renting a car in Jeju-do is outrageously expensive these days, even compared to last year. There are people who bring their cars to the island by a ship when they will stay there for at least a week. By the way, the empty can was too light for the experiment at the "mysterious road,", and you could have used a bottle filled with water. If you put the transmission of your car in neutral at the spot, the car apparently climbs the sloping road. Some people claim that this is merely an illusion.
we can imagine! we were pretty surprised that we were even able to rent a car so last minute--we were able to get the car from Lotte for $60/day for 2 days only, but the hotel and many other places were quoting $100+/day. we definitely should've tried a water bottle--that would've been smarter :)
This seems to be a very nice place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Well, you driving along on beaten tracks / roads. Getting up on an ex-vulcano within one hour, it's 1200 meters to the top! You have to take those narrow roads towards Mt. Halasan and look along there on both sides and you would have seen where hystoric homesteads join on to rainforest pockets. Old traditional villages, sculptures, vintage cars: Cars & pianos museum, art galleries in ex war bunkers, temples, caves and more: lava tubes at Hallim Park? We did not search videos on RUclips, but ask locals where the hidden gems are. In Jeju-si are running two hop-on, hop-off doubledecker tourist buses, get a endless ride ribbon. The conductors on those busses would have you smuddered with maps and info on where to go and what is there to see - we did just that! We had enough info to go places for the next ten days, starting at 8:00 am till 6:00 pm and they do night tours with those busses as well. Everything within Jeju-si alone and no hire car needed! Of course we also hired a car (take a Kia Ray or get a Casper as the seats can be folded down to get two beds for tall persons). our try to spot farmers on their properties, real activ farms and make direct contuct with the farmers, that was so rewarding, the locals are very awesome, friendly people.
we were only there a few days and didn't get to see all of the island, but hope you find some favorite spots on Jeju! we loved Seongsan and Mt Hallasan for hiking and would have loved to explore more of that area
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haha we feel the same every time we read comments of people sharing their recs and favorite places to go :) so much of this world to see ☺️ hope you get to visit soon!
This place is on my bucket list. I love the bit about the crinkle cut french fries. Very cute. Never heard anyone talk about crinkle cut french fries. perhaps I have to have another look at them again. Also your voice/accent is so crystal clear. Great English indeed.
Hey there! Such a bucket list place - truly amazing. We definitely recommend trying the crinkle cut fries if you get a chance - they're one of our favorites! And thank you for your kind words about our English - we appreciate it, especially with sometimes-overwhelming Wisconsin accent lol. Safe travels!
Lisa did you and Josh go to see the haenyo women divers when you were on Jeju? I’m going to S. Korea next March and will be doing a three day side trip to Jeju..
We unfortunately didn’t have time to see the “show,” but saw some of them at the end of the day at Seongsan. There’s also a whole museum dedicated to their history that might be worth your time :)
I think you might have had a better time at the Innisfree (skin care brand) green tea museum where they lead tours. You can also shop and learn about skincare at the end. I remember talking with someone whose Mom came from Jeju. The Jeju she grew up in is long gone. Photos of Thailand, Hawaii also show sweeping scenery. The reality is there are few untouched beautiful left in the world. If you know about it it has definitely been developed.
With a car I would have avoided the touristy places which is why you might have been underwhelmed. Surprised that the car rental was only $56, it’s usually double that these days and more. Udo island is great if you’re strapped for time, Like a mini Jeju in itself.
what places would you recommend we visit next time? we were quite surprised as well, especially since we rented it so last minute. the hotels and other sites quoted about $100/day, but we were able to rent it through Lotte for 142,400 KRW for 2 days. wish we had longer to see more of Jeju and Udo!
Jeju has wonderful hang gliding or lots of the other fun activities. At the right time you can go Jeju orange picking. It is a shame you did not see any of the Haenyeo or eat any Jeju black pork - two major highlights.
The north side of the island near Jeju City/airport is incredibly underwhelming. The south, southeast, and east are less touristy and more beautiful. Seogwipo is the city to be at. The Dragonhead Trail (or YongMeori) is probably the most stunning trail by the ocean.
I preferred the north east and Udo island side. The south side for me was underwhelming and the beaches not as beautiful, particularly the famous beach of Jungmun. There are lots of nicer beaches away from the touristy areas , especially if you have a car
awesome vlog! Can you share more of your experience renting the car, the process/preparation you made prior to getting the car, cost per day, was it difficult driving in jeju, your overall rating etc. would love to know more! Thanks :)
Yes, of course! we rented the car with Lotte. we have heard it is usually a lot easier to rent online, but we had to call to book a reservation since we did it pretty last minute (they do have some English speaking staff on certain days as well.) it was pretty reasonable, about $50-60/day, but have heard it can be a lot cheaper if reserved earlier. Took a taxi to the airport to pick it up, needed an international driver license, insurance, etc. overall it was a great experience, the driving on Jeju was pretty straightforward and laidback!
it's very common for Western expats or tourists to be disappointed in Jeju. Because think about the whole continents in Europe and all around America and Australia with the vast nature and sightseeing. What they misunderstand is that the Korean peninsula is a very tiny place. For South Koreans the Jeju island is the most warm Southern place with the most nature features like the Volcanic rocks and beaches. It doesn't mean that it is a remarkably surprising place for foreign tourists. It wasn't meant to be for foreigners in the first place. Still, for Koreans, it's the most beautiful and soothing place where people from busy metropolitan areas could ever dream of living there. You could think of it more of as an alternative of Seoul, then you might understand the hype better.
thanks for this very helpful context! Jeju feels so different than the rest of the mainland and we appreciated that. I think once we dropped our expectations of those comparing it to places we are familiar with and got to know Jeju, its history, and spent time in the nature places, we loved the island.
The mainland definitely isnt the smallest, as the Korean Peninsula is almost the same size as the British Isles, but Jeju, compared to the mainland, is really small. The charm of Jeju is how different it is to the mainland, geography and culture wise.
Thanks for the honest review of this island. We are planning to cycle South Korea next year and a few people have said we must go to Jeju island, but it looks a little bit too built up and touristy for our liking.
My wife and I are planning to visit Jeju Island this Spring. I’ve done a lot of research before watching this video. I wanted to see if there was anything I’ve missed. The truth is this video I’m afraid didn’t do Jeju any justice. The notion of trying to cover Jeju in two days is flawed from the beginning. In short, Josh and Lisa misrepresented the island in many ways with their backhanded comments and offish attitude in their surface level coverage of the island. There are a lot of other well researched and more honest videos out there that can give you an accurate representation of the island and set your expectations right.
ruclips.net/video/bszHFWBqW3M/видео.htmlsi=EA80f0IqkVwxuJTT This is a video I found for Korean viewers highlighting 60 must visit places. Unfortunately the video is only in Korean but you can kinda skip through the video and get an idea of where else you could be visiting and be doing than what this couple tried to do.
There are places called oreum(side or parasitic volcano) along the Halla Mt. and you can hike there and could truly feel the well reserved nature. I felt quite stunned as if I'm at another dimension when I hiked up. You may even find the small lakes in the middle of oreums. It's kind of hidden though. 😆😍 btw, It's very cute for you guys to try the special outfits.👍 Hope you guys had a great time in Jeju island.
hello! we actually took a ferry to get to Jeju Island, so we did not have to get COVID testing. may be helpful to check with the airlines you'd be flying with :)
Several decades ago, a famous Japanese writer visited and traveled through Jeju Island. Upon returning home to Japan, he remarked, "It's as if I went to the place where I used to live my 'previous life (前生)' and now I have returned to my present life." 수십년 전, 한 유명한 일본 작가가 제주도 여행을 하고 일본에 돌아와서 말했습니다. “나는 내가 전생에 살던 곳에 갔다가 현생에 살고 있는 일본에 돌아와 있는 것 같다.”
When traveling around the world~ Jeju Island may not be like Hawaii where you came from, Jeju Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Coming to Korea's most popular tourist destination and arguing for a long-standing reputation for not living up to your expectations It's disrespectful to Korea and Korean people. Oh!~ one thing for sure Jeju isn't hawaii because Jeju doesn't have a 'Homeless Problem' like Hawaii lol --Oahu resident *Your Jeju vlog literally started with this remark -->>> ''Jeju is not hawaii'' "it's called the 'Hawaii of Korea' we know these ' kind of comparisons can usually be unhelpful.
perhaps the message didn't come across too clearly, but we definitely weren't offended by the comparison. having come from Hawai'i, the nickname was the reason we actually wanted to visit Jeju! but now having visited, we almost feel like the comparison doesn't need to exist at all because Jeju is beautiful in its own right
Whenever you are in Korea, you must visit the temples. They are amazing! Can't miss out on that. If you can eat lunch at the temple, do it. Temple food is very special as they usually grow everything in the mountains, but go to a Jogye Order temple as they are more traditional. Naksan Temple is one of the best (temple by the sea), as well as Bulguksa, Seokguram, and Tongdosa. You really experience the culture there. While you are there, don't forget to get the cold noodles! Myeongdong Kyoja in Seoul is the best, hands down - MUST GO noodles and dumplings! Jeju has a great temple too. Also the smaller islands off the island are nice to ride ATV's around. Korean seafood is good to eat there. The haenyeo ladies have the best seafood but it's expensive because it's fresh caught from the sea. Best sea cucumbers (if you can handle that) and abalone. I would Google popular seafood places on Jeju because the best are the Korean seafood dishes. Get some marinated blue crab anywhere near the water in Korea, it's amazing! Jeju Folk Village is nice too Jusangjeolli Cliff. I think they have swimming and kayaking there. Snorkeling is great too www.expatolife.com/things-to-do-in-jeju-island-south-korea/
Beautiful Island that Sewol Boat victims couldn't experience. :( What you talk about the road at 7:10 is actually real. I don't know if there but there is one next to my town in Poland. It's totally explainable. It's just an optical illusion. Trees leaning slightly above the ground make a person perceive the road as going uphill. In fact, it is descending. This is also confirmed by measurements carried out.
Several decades ago, a famous Japanese writer visited and traveled through Jeju Island. Upon returning home to Japan, he remarked,
"It's as if I went to the place where I used to live my 'previous life (前生)' and now I have returned to my present life."
영상들 정말 재미있게 잘 보고 있어요 두분이 방문하고 보고 맛보는 많은 것들이 한국인인 저로서도 아직 안 해본 것일때 더 흥미롭고 부럽고 재미있네요 계속 행복한 여행 이어나가시기 바래요
I enjoy Lisa's act for story telling. You have an optimism about your self that pulls me to your character and most importantly your videos. I was born in Korea an I have not been to the majority of the places you heave in the videos you post. Makes me want to go!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Tae :) I hope you will get to visit, we've enjoyed so much of our time in Korea ☺️
Exactly. Oh well.
Travel Wednesday, Travel Wednesday we are in Korea 🇰🇷!!!!
제주도 너무 좋아요 🇰🇷 ❤️ 🇺🇸 고기 생선 다 맛있는곳이죠 자연도 아름답고요 👍
도깨비 도로에서는 물을 부어보면 제일 확실하게 알아 볼 수가 있어요.
아니면, 캔 이나 적당한 크기의 병을 사용해봐도 됩니다. 그리고, 그것은 면이 넓은 것이 좋습니다.
우연히 보게 된 후 계속하여 보고 있습니다. 한국인에게도 제주도는 언제나 설렘이 있는 곳입니다. ^^
I am so freaking proud of Lisa , Josh , mummy and daddy , the sight of Seongsan brought back lots of good memories for me and seeing both summited was awesome and those questions about that mysterious road was also the same questions i asked , as for Jeju , you have truly done justice showing it to the world .. awesome upload , Thank you
thank you! Seongsan was such an awesome place to see, we wish we stayed longer. thank you for watching ☺️
@@LisaAndJosh Thank you for your exciting adventure to spread positivity around the world
한국에서 의 여행 ...
멋진 추억 좋은감정 남길 바래요..
👍🇺🇲💕🇰🇷✌️🙋♂️
There are many awesome hiking courses in Jeju that you might have loved
yes!! we did spend half a day hiking Hallasan--wow! what a tall, beautiful mountain :) we also would love to come back and enjoy the Ollie trails
I can't wait to visit Korea someday! Thanks for the cool video!
thank you for watching ☺️
제주도는 생전에 마이클잭슨이 한국에 처음 내한했다가 제주도에 반해서 통째로 사겠다고
할만큼 아름다운섬이죠
7:44 That car!
It is a vehicle experiencing mystery roads... You can check it effectively only with a vehicle, and you must go in neutral gear.
Are you still there? We have been there at the beginning of June. We really loved this place! You can visit so many awesome places there ❤️
we are no longer on Jeju, but we also loved it! wish we could've stayed and explored a bit longer ☺️
진짜 제주의 아름다움은 관광지에 없습니다. 성산 정도?
제주의 북동쪽 해변을 가세요.
서남쪽은 깊고 웅장하지요.
북동쪽 함덕, 김녕, 월정리 같은곳이요.
훨씬 낮고 푸른바다를 볼수있어요.
그리고 제주 오일장, 세화 오일장, 올레 고기국수 같은 현지인들이 먹는 곳을 방문해보세요. 관광객들이 가는곳이나 관광지는 (박물관 등등) 가지마세요.
호텔보다는 제주오래된 돌집에서 자는걸 추천합니다~
Folks, thanks so much for portraying Jeju Island in a such a wonderful place. Love your video clips. Best, BK
thank you so much for watching our videos :) Jeju is a beautiful island
Lisa is back!!! 💃🏼💨💨💨💨
cheee!! ☺️
도깨비도로는 좀더 무게감있는 유리병같은걸로 테스트 해야합니다 ㅋㅋㅋ 너무 가벼우면 멈춰요~^^
anyone coming to jeju, i'd reccomend going to manjanggul, pyoseon folk village and sunrise peak on the eastern side, oedolgae and jeongbang waterfall in the south, the teddy bear museum, camellia hill, the ma park horse show, and hallim park on the western side, and in the north, the jeju five day market, rainbow road along the coast, and the beaches up there like iho, etc. most of the places here are for photo ops, but if you really REALLY want nature, I would say do an olle trail. olle 7 and 14-1 are really fun and nice. if you do 14-1, there is a chance to see wild horses and it ends at the green tea museum so you can get that done in one go haha. Oh and Udo is nice also! small mini island that you can rent a bike and go around. much less crowded beaches
Great recommendations!!
Love Seongsan Ilchulbong! Too bad you didn't get to see the haenyeo divers. The outfits at the restaurant are great!
Yes! Seongsan was so beautiful!! we were sad to have just missed the divers, but we have read about how amazing they are
the nice beaches are in the north-east -> Hamdok, Kim-nyong
nice road -> 5.16 Forest tunnel
big hotels and golf clubs -> Jungmun on the southern coast -> west of Sogwipo
the green tea in Jeju are not that expensive cause not as good? (the best green teas in Korea are in Hadong, then Boseong, then Jeju. Hadong and Boseong green teas are hand picked and hand processed, Jeju -> mechanized processing)
The interior roads in Jeju are really beautiful - especially those that pass through horse ranches...
thanks for these recommendations!!
Tips: You could buy the Osuloc tea in Seoul for cheaper price.
And yeah must try the black pork BBQ
Going to jeju in October. Didn’t know about the green tea museum. Now that I know there is one I’ll make sure we pass on that.
Lisa that shot of you during the sunset so beautiful
☺️
The Pringle can experiment was one of the funniest things ever on a travel vlog.
WHAT A MYSTERY
Did you know Seoul-Jeju is the most heavily travelled air route in the world?
i think u guys interesting about Manjangul Lava Tube in jeju.
that's Unesco world natural heritages.
it's not limestone cave, the volcano made it. the biggest lava cave in the world. i was very impressed so i recommend to u guys. u can see lava flow streams, feels like u in the volcano. anyway it's cool temperature good at summer. 😀👍👍👍👍
we so wish we had time to visit Manjangul Lava Tube--it looks incredible!!! we'll have to come back ☺️ thank you for watching!
The tea museum must make the special Josh tea by now. 🍵 😁 Enjoy Jeju. 🌼🌴🍀
☺️ thank you!
I like that you tripped in front of the sign 😂
I hope you make many good memories in Korea.
we have, thank you! ☺️
I enjoy traveling vicariously through your videos! Hope you enjoyed Jeju!!
☺️ thank you for watching!
I think You made a good schedule for your trip to South Korea.
LISA and JOSH Enjoy your trip and make happy memories.
Welcome to south Korea.😄😄
Thank you for the warm welcome :)
Congrats guys on the 25k plus subscribers. Been watching since 2000 subs and you guys are smashing it. Well done
Thanks so much for being a part of the journey!
I am a proud current Jeju resident and I have to
say you have such a wonderful video about Jeju.
Thank you so much and I wish you and everyone
nothing but best.
Thank you! We had such a wonderful time on Jeju-you have a beautiful home!
Jeju Island is really beautiful!!
This video gave me the lesson and reminded me again that I have to research a destination or city's history, culture, places-to-go and etc properly in advance on my own if my trip is not guided tour but self-driving tour, e.g, in order not to leave a review that this book is underwhelming, and not to say that it is my honest and overall opinion on this book judging a book by its cover.
And, have to try to look at and enjoy differences, similarities and etc between mine and theirs as they are with positive perspective and reflect them, in order to expand my insights and my experience.
I'm enjoying the travel video. Jeju has low hills called "Oreum" ("Saebit Oreum" is the most famous. On Jeju Island, the Oreum tour is the best way to feel the nature of Jeju Island.) and forests over a thousand years old called "Bijarim." Try traveling there next time. And the highlight of the Jeju trip is climbing Mt. Halla. It takes 10 hours to get back and forth, but it's worth it.
Wow! oreum looks incredible. Never saw anything like that before
obviously she did no real research and expected jeju to spill out its goodness as soon as she left arrivals at the airport.
@@abcd-xr1fh we actually took the ferry!
I'm very excited for our trip to Jeju in less than 2 months. Thanks for the nice video! I can't wait for my first trip to Korea for our honeymoon. We are practicing our Korean now
downtowner burger is my favourite restaurant. knotted that was shown in your video is also created by the same company. there are the top restauranteurs in korea right now!
so cool! we really enjoyed those burgers :)
Jeju, where dreams come true and the barbecued black pig will change your life 🙂 nice to see you guys sharing another travel experience in a real and unfiltered way.
we loved Jeju's famous 🍊and seafood
thank you for watching :) ☺️
it looks nice and relaxing there
It is!
Sunset is the wrong time, the morning hike is awesome. Its a good intro hike in Korea. Unfortunately you didn't do the right things, it's still beautiful.
omg i've never been so excited to listen to an add.. congrats!!
wow, thanks so much for saying that, Josie! That's really nice and appreciate you watching :) (ads and all! ☺️)
Renting a car in Jeju-do is outrageously expensive these days, even compared to last year. There are people who bring their cars to the island by a ship when they will stay there for at least a week. By the way, the empty can was too light for the experiment at the "mysterious road,", and you could have used a bottle filled with water. If you put the transmission of your car in neutral at the spot, the car apparently climbs the sloping road. Some people claim that this is merely an illusion.
we can imagine! we were pretty surprised that we were even able to rent a car so last minute--we were able to get the car from Lotte for $60/day for 2 days only, but the hotel and many other places were quoting $100+/day.
we definitely should've tried a water bottle--that would've been smarter :)
10:44 Seongsan Sunrise Peak(성산일출봉) is my favorite tourist destination in Jeju Island.😍😍
Thank u for sharing my friend😊
it's so, so beautiful!! ☺️ definitely our favorite as well!
제주도가 본토와 떨어져 있어서 물가가 본토 보다 비싸요 옛날에는 탐라국이라는 나라가 있었다고 합니다
제주에서 좋은시간이 되었기를 바래요~ 화산섬 제주를 이쁘게 담아주어서 고마워요^^
thank you!! we had a wonderful time :)
I'm adopted from Jeju-do and want to visit at least once in my lifetime. it looks beautiful!
It really is!
I love your Korea Vlogs! Thank you!🥰❤❤❤
so glad to hear, thank you for watching them!! :)
Wow you already have sponsorship so happy for you
thank you!
Hey love the videos. Very nice weather too. Which month did you visited last South Korea?
the weather was wonderful! we first got to Korea in May
Hoping to go there in the new year!!!.. travelling into Séoul in Apr. There fwiw, hahaha!!! ☺️
Nice vid, we're heading there in September 🙂
Hope you enjoy it!
This seems to be a very nice place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
thank you!!
Try a little heavier object such as a glass bottle to test the mysterious road :D The park looks amazing, and I would love to go there, too!
Thanks for the idea, wish we had tried that! (or not eaten all the chips 😂) such a beautiful park!
Well, you driving along on beaten tracks / roads. Getting up on an ex-vulcano within one hour, it's 1200 meters to the top! You have to take those narrow roads towards Mt. Halasan and look along there on both sides and you would have seen where hystoric homesteads join on to rainforest pockets. Old traditional villages, sculptures, vintage cars: Cars & pianos museum, art galleries in ex war bunkers, temples, caves and more: lava tubes at Hallim Park? We did not search videos on RUclips, but ask locals where the hidden gems are. In Jeju-si are running two hop-on, hop-off doubledecker tourist buses, get a endless ride ribbon. The conductors on those busses would have you smuddered with maps and info on where to go and what is there to see - we did just that! We had enough info to go places for the next ten days, starting at 8:00 am till 6:00 pm and they do night tours with those busses as well. Everything within Jeju-si alone and no hire car needed! Of course we also hired a car (take a Kia Ray or get a Casper as the seats can be folded down to get two beds for tall persons). our try to spot farmers on their properties, real activ farms and make direct contuct with the farmers, that was so rewarding, the locals are very awesome, friendly people.
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this definitiv on our list, to see it next. Have a good time. Best wishes Siri and Uwe. Where go you next?
Hmmm. Today we booked flights from Busan to Jeju and I’m left a little underwhelmed after seeing this. Oh well, fingers crossed. 🇦🇺🦘
we were only there a few days and didn't get to see all of the island, but hope you find some favorite spots on Jeju! we loved Seongsan and Mt Hallasan for hiking and would have loved to explore more of that area
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You guys find some of the best places, hte bucket list gets longer with ever video lol
haha we feel the same every time we read comments of people sharing their recs and favorite places to go :) so much of this world to see ☺️ hope you get to visit soon!
This place is on my bucket list. I love the bit about the crinkle cut french fries. Very cute. Never heard anyone talk about crinkle cut french fries. perhaps I have to have another look at them again. Also your voice/accent is so crystal clear. Great English indeed.
Hey there! Such a bucket list place - truly amazing. We definitely recommend trying the crinkle cut fries if you get a chance - they're one of our favorites! And thank you for your kind words about our English - we appreciate it, especially with sometimes-overwhelming Wisconsin accent lol. Safe travels!
Lisa did you and Josh go to see the haenyo women divers when you were on Jeju? I’m going to S. Korea next March and will be doing a three day side trip to Jeju..
We unfortunately didn’t have time to see the “show,” but saw some of them at the end of the day at Seongsan. There’s also a whole museum dedicated to their history that might be worth your time :)
Very nice Jeju island trip.
Where was the last seafood restaurant near Seongsan Sunrise Hike that you went to (at the end of the video)?
I think you might have had a better time at the Innisfree (skin care brand) green tea museum where they lead tours. You can also shop and learn about skincare at the end. I remember talking with someone whose Mom came from Jeju. The Jeju she grew up in is long gone. Photos of Thailand, Hawaii also show sweeping scenery. The reality is there are few untouched beautiful left in the world. If you know about it it has definitely been developed.
예전 한국방송에서 도깨비도로에서 테스트 할 때는 물을 부어서 했습니다
물은 낮은곳으로 흐르니까요
감자칩 빈통으로 테스트 한 것은 신선하네요(번역기 쓰면 해석이 좀 이상할 수도 있을것 같습니다^^)
한국에서 남은 시간동안 건강하고 즐거운 여행되시길 바랍니다
Love e greenery, also the view from the top. But yes, the tea museum wouldn't be my favourite. Still enjoyed watching your experience 🤗
the view from the top was incredible!! :)
07:57 it's too light. need more weight. the water bottle or cola can (new) will works. 😭😭😆😆😆
ahhh we shouldn't have eaten all the chips!!! 😂
With a car I would have avoided the touristy places which is why you might have been underwhelmed. Surprised that the car rental was only $56, it’s usually double that these days and more.
Udo island is great if you’re strapped for time, Like a mini Jeju in itself.
what places would you recommend we visit next time?
we were quite surprised as well, especially since we rented it so last minute. the hotels and other sites quoted about $100/day, but we were able to rent it through Lotte for 142,400 KRW for 2 days. wish we had longer to see more of Jeju and Udo!
Quick question, for the road signs(if you saw any) were they in korean only or in English and Korean?
We saw a bit of both :)
Jeju has wonderful hang gliding or lots of the other fun activities. At the right time you can go Jeju orange picking. It is a shame you did not see any of the Haenyeo or eat any Jeju black pork - two major highlights.
I am very affectionate because Lisa is so similar in face and body to my first love in high school, May she be happy to live somewhere in Korea..^^..
Yes! Crinkle cut fries!!!
Hi Lisa and Josh, im going to Jeju next year end of April. Would you mind to share me the car rental name or perhaps website?
We used Lotte car rental :)
The north side of the island near Jeju City/airport is incredibly underwhelming. The south, southeast, and east are less touristy and more beautiful. Seogwipo is the city to be at. The Dragonhead Trail (or YongMeori) is probably the most stunning trail by the ocean.
I preferred the north east and Udo island side. The south side for me was underwhelming and the beaches not as beautiful, particularly the famous beach of Jungmun. There are lots of nicer beaches away from the touristy areas , especially if you have a car
I think if we had the car a bit longer, we definitely would have explored the southern and eastern sides more :)
awesome vlog! Can you share more of your experience renting the car, the process/preparation you made prior to getting the car, cost per day, was it difficult driving in jeju, your overall rating etc. would love to know more! Thanks :)
Yes, of course! we rented the car with Lotte. we have heard it is usually a lot easier to rent online, but we had to call to book a reservation since we did it pretty last minute (they do have some English speaking staff on certain days as well.) it was pretty reasonable, about $50-60/day, but have heard it can be a lot cheaper if reserved earlier. Took a taxi to the airport to pick it up, needed an international driver license, insurance, etc. overall it was a great experience, the driving on Jeju was pretty straightforward and laidback!
it's very common for Western expats or tourists to be disappointed in Jeju. Because think about the whole continents in Europe and all around America and Australia with the vast nature and sightseeing. What they misunderstand is that the Korean peninsula is a very tiny place. For South Koreans the Jeju island is the most warm Southern place with the most nature features like the Volcanic rocks and beaches. It doesn't mean that it is a remarkably surprising place for foreign tourists. It wasn't meant to be for foreigners in the first place. Still, for Koreans, it's the most beautiful and soothing place where people from busy metropolitan areas could ever dream of living there. You could think of it more of as an alternative of Seoul, then you might understand the hype better.
thanks for this very helpful context! Jeju feels so different than the rest of the mainland and we appreciated that. I think once we dropped our expectations of those comparing it to places we are familiar with and got to know Jeju, its history, and spent time in the nature places, we loved the island.
The mainland definitely isnt the smallest, as the Korean Peninsula is almost the same size as the British Isles, but Jeju, compared to the mainland, is really small. The charm of Jeju is how different it is to the mainland, geography and culture wise.
Where did you guys rent the car? We’re going there in November 1st.
We rented from Lotte online :)
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.
thank you for watching :)
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Thanks for the honest review of this island. We are planning to cycle South Korea next year and a few people have said we must go to Jeju island, but it looks a little bit too built up and touristy for our liking.
My wife and I are planning to visit Jeju Island this Spring. I’ve done a lot of research before watching this video. I wanted to see if there was anything I’ve missed. The truth is this video I’m afraid didn’t do Jeju any justice. The notion of trying to cover Jeju in two days is flawed from the beginning. In short, Josh and Lisa misrepresented the island in many ways with their backhanded comments and offish attitude in their surface level coverage of the island. There are a lot of other well researched and more honest videos out there that can give you an accurate representation of the island and set your expectations right.
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This is a video I found for Korean viewers highlighting 60 must visit places. Unfortunately the video is only in Korean but you can kinda skip through the video and get an idea of where else you could be visiting and be doing than what this couple tried to do.
There are places called oreum(side or parasitic volcano) along the Halla Mt. and you can hike there and could truly feel the well reserved nature. I felt quite stunned as if I'm at another dimension when I hiked up. You may even find the small lakes in the middle of oreums. It's kind of hidden though. 😆😍 btw, It's very cute for you guys to try the special outfits.👍 Hope you guys had a great time in Jeju island.
thank you for these tips!! we only made it 2/3 up Mt Hallasan, wish we had more time to see it all
What month was this filmed please ?
7:56 you're supposed to do that with a glass bottle or anything round with some weight I think.
thanks for the tip!
Are there coconut trees ???
Hello, sorry to bother you. But im having a very hard time finding the information online. Did you have to get covid testing for the domestic flights?
hello! we actually took a ferry to get to Jeju Island, so we did not have to get COVID testing. may be helpful to check with the airlines you'd be flying with :)
We’re headed to Jeju in a couple of weeks. Mental note to avoid the tea museum :)
The innisfree tea is ok..you can make your own soap and the cafe is really good
Several decades ago, a famous Japanese writer visited and traveled through Jeju Island. Upon returning home to Japan, he remarked,
"It's as if I went to the place where I used to live my 'previous life (前生)' and now I have returned to my present life." 수십년 전, 한 유명한 일본 작가가
제주도 여행을 하고 일본에 돌아와서 말했습니다. “나는 내가 전생에 살던 곳에 갔다가 현생에 살고 있는 일본에 돌아와 있는 것 같다.”
the husband is like conan obrien 😂
When traveling around the world~ Jeju Island may not be like Hawaii where you came from, Jeju Island is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Coming to Korea's most popular tourist destination and arguing for a long-standing
reputation for not living up to your expectations It's disrespectful to Korea and Korean people.
Oh!~ one thing for sure Jeju isn't hawaii because Jeju doesn't have a 'Homeless Problem' like Hawaii lol --Oahu resident
*Your Jeju vlog literally started with this remark -->>> ''Jeju is not hawaii'' "it's called the 'Hawaii of Korea' we know these ' kind of comparisons
can usually be unhelpful.
perhaps the message didn't come across too clearly, but we definitely weren't offended by the comparison. having come from Hawai'i, the nickname was the reason we actually wanted to visit Jeju! but now having visited, we almost feel like the comparison doesn't need to exist at all because Jeju is beautiful in its own right
Whenever you are in Korea, you must visit the temples. They are amazing! Can't miss out on that. If you can eat lunch at the temple, do it. Temple food is very special as they usually grow everything in the mountains, but go to a Jogye Order temple as they are more traditional.
Naksan Temple is one of the best (temple by the sea), as well as Bulguksa, Seokguram, and Tongdosa. You really experience the culture there.
While you are there, don't forget to get the cold noodles!
Myeongdong Kyoja in Seoul is the best, hands down - MUST GO noodles and dumplings!
Jeju has a great temple too.
Also the smaller islands off the island are nice to ride ATV's around.
Korean seafood is good to eat there. The haenyeo ladies have the best seafood but it's expensive because it's fresh caught from the sea. Best sea cucumbers (if you can handle that) and abalone. I would Google popular seafood places on Jeju because the best are the Korean seafood dishes.
Get some marinated blue crab anywhere near the water in Korea, it's amazing!
Jeju Folk Village is nice too
Jusangjeolli Cliff. I think they have swimming and kayaking there. Snorkeling is great too
www.expatolife.com/things-to-do-in-jeju-island-south-korea/
thank you for this amazing list! it's so helpful :)
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How much did it cost to get from Seoul to Jeju Island?
We actually took a ferry from Busan to Jeju, but there are many flights from Seoul you could check out :)
Lol, you didn't do the mysterious road correctly. You put your car in neutral and roll the wrong way. This was funny.
haha we didn't know!
Ya it rolls uphill i was told
비자림 쇠소깍 한라산 산방산 협재 등 좋은 곳이 많은데 ㅠㅠ 안타깝네요.
그러게요..ㅠㅠㅠ멋진 곳 정말 많은데 ...
10:03 i think that is a sea hare
wow! we've never seen or heard of sea hares, but it does look like that! thank you!
Loev this!
Beautiful Island that Sewol Boat victims couldn't experience. :(
What you talk about the road at 7:10 is actually real. I don't know if there but there is one next to my town in Poland. It's totally explainable. It's just an optical illusion. Trees leaning slightly above the ground make a person perceive the road as going uphill. In fact, it is descending. This is also confirmed by measurements carried out.
Mistery road! You should use something heavy.