Every five days a large piece of land close to the airport becomes a deep labyrinth of market stalls. Stretched out under a vast canvas is everything you could associate with your typical market: fruit, vegetables and kitchenware. This being Korea, however, there are quite a few extra items on sale. Shield your eyes from the glare of the bare light bulbs and step inside.

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Usually when my alarm goes off at 4:30am on a Saturday morning, I am filled with rage that I have to get up at such an ungodly hour, but this time was a bit different. I had been waiting for this weekend for months, and when the buzzer started, I couldn’t jump out of bed quick enough. I was finally going to Korea’s Hawaii. Sunscreen and bikinis packed, I rushed out of the door to meet up with the rest of the group. As we lounged in the airport, we all anticipated beautiful beaches populated with palm trees. However, one thing did not fit into our weekend getaway equation: Rainy Season had come early.

Like most rocks of irregular shape and size in Jeju, the towering rock which stands guard over the southern coast of Jeju, has a name and story. It’s called Oedolgae or “Lonely Rock,” and depending on whom you ask, it was either dressed as a soldier to scare off Mongolian invaders, or is the remains of a woman who threw herself into the sea in grief after her husband died in a fishing expedition.

Spending about forty-five minutes on a bus leaving from Jeju City Bus Terminal will have you in Gimnyeoung. Why take a bus trip to Gimnyeong?

If sailing’s your scene or you would like it to be, the news is that beginners and the experiences can now enjoy the waters off Jeju Island without too much hassle. Sherrin, an English teacher from Australia and a member of the Kimnyoung International Sailing Club, has put the word out that the Club offers sailing lessons.