Jeju Starlight World, Park and Planetarium, Jeju, South Korea

March 22, 2009 by Jim Saunders · 4 Comments
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Telescope at Jeju Starlight
Fails to set the sky alight, but has potential
Story and photos by Jim Saunders

Jeju Starlight World, Park and Planetarium is a brand new attraction on the slopes of Hallasan, overlooking Jeju City. Three floors of space related matter (including a 4D theatre, a dome-shaped theatre and an array of high powered telescopes) make for a potentially thrilling experience. Unfortunately, some sheen is taken off a visit by poor planning and organization.

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Korea House Restaurant, Jungmun Resort, Jeju, South Korea

February 26, 2009 by Brian Miller · 2 Comments
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Dine in dynastic splendor at this Jungmun restaurant
Story and photos by Brian Miller

Korea House is a replica of a Chosun Dynasty royal residence and now serves as one of the most atmospheric and charming Korean restaurants on the island. It’s located between the Shilla and Hyatt Hotels in Jungmun and is easily accessed by the Airport Limousine (you can get off at either Shilla or Hyatt, but the Airport Limo will often stop at the restaurant itself. Just keep an eye out for a large, wooden gate and colorful signboards advertising the “Rose of Sharon”).

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Fire on the mountain, Jeju-do, South Korea

February 17, 2009 by Marcie Miller · 1 Comment
Filed under: Festivals and Event Ticketing, Jeju & Korean Culture, Visiting Jeju?

Jeju Fire Festival
Fire festival glory | Credit: Mike Laidman

Oreum is set ablaze in annual Jeju Fire Festival
Story by Marcie Miller | Photos by Brian Miller and Mike Laidman

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a torch-wielding mob, mark your calendar for the 2010 Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival on Jeju, when an entire hillside is set ablaze.

The event is held during the first full moon of the Lunar New Year across Korea. The festival commemorates the practice of burning grassy fields to prepare them for the new growing season. This year’s 14th annual festival on Jeju was Feb. 13 and 14, with the climax hill torching the night of the 14th.

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Yeon Wu Nae vegetarian restaurant, Jeju, South Korea

February 15, 2009 by Jessica Wallace · 1 Comment
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Sujaebi
A bowl full of sujaebi | Credit: Jessica Wallace

Natural foods restaurant serves tasty sujaebi soup
Story and photos by Jessica Wallace

I don’t think many foreigners would necessarily equate a traditional Korean meal with comfort food. However, the perfect combination does exist: a delicious Korean soup that warms your belly on those frigid -10 days and it’s only 5,000 won.

Sujaebi is made from green tea noodles and a creamy broth of peeled perilla seed powder. Even the name sounds soothing. Soojeeeaaaabeee. Mmmm.

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