Udo, Jeju, South Korea

June 11, 2008 by Danielle Mader · Leave a Comment
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Udo, literally Cow Island in Chinese, is so-called because it is supposed to look like a cow laying down. It is a romantic, intimate place despite the ever-present tour buses trekking along the main roads of the island. There you can find stunning sea vistas, old stone walls complimenting rolling fields and people getting their livelihood from the sea. One fine morning in April, we got up at the crack of dawn to catch the bus out to Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak). It is from the harbour in Seongsan that you catch the ferry out to the island. The ferry is a nice trip in itself - a fifteen-minute boat ride where one can watch the steep cliff of Seongsan Ilchulbong receding and the mounded slope of Udo emerging.

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Kim Young Gap gallery, Jeju, South Korea

May 25, 2008 by Danielle Mader · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Art Galleries & Museums, Things to Do

Many visitors and residents of Jeju become enthralled by the natural beauty of this place and so try to capture the island’s essence through the medium of still photography. But most fail to do so, as they are limited by lack of skill and also patience to wait for the “golden light.” However, some succeed in capturing stunning displays of nature where you can almost hear the wind blowing through the tall pampas grass. Such a photographer would be Kim Young Gap.

The history of Kim Young Gap

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Belly Dancing, Jeju, South Korea

April 17, 2008 by Danielle Mader · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Sport on Jeju, Things to Do

Welcome to Goeunhee Dance school (고은히 댄스 스쿨), a place abuzz with both eager young students and older Ajummas. It’s owned by a lovely charismatic woman bearing the same name. Go Eun Hee has been teaching dance for over twenty years. Three years ago, she decided to start her own school. The three years have been very successful for her, most likely due to her unique dance philosophy and welcoming nature. Go Eun Hee believes that dancing should both be fun and a great way to get exercise. As such, she modifies dance techniques so that they are easy to learn for beginners. This philosophy has brought her good results. Before she opened her own studio, Go had a “following” - Kendra Pugh and a group of other women followed her around from studio to studio. When she finally settled in her new studio, so did they.

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Go-karting, Jeju, South Korea

March 19, 2008 by Danielle Mader · Leave a Comment
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The squealing of tires, the wind rushing in my ears and the occasional loud report as my four cycle engine backfires are all I hear as I lean into the turn. I am tearing down the track at the maximum speed of 34km/hr in my little go-kart, steering around other drivers going a more pedestrian speed. Man, does it ever feel good to be in control of a motorised vehicle again!