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[25 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

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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Interviews, On the Roads, Things to Do, Visiting Jeju? »

[25 May 2008 | 5 Comments | ]

Mr Lee’s Bike Shop: Rentals and SalesTourists and Teachers
Story and photos by Joanne Burgess
Gorgeous island paradise is commonly used to describe this heaven of an island on which many of us are lucky enough to call home. Indeed it is, and with so many wonderful sites to explore, there is no better time to get started than when the weather is warming up and the sun is shining bright. That’s right folks—summertime! You can always take one of the gazillion taxis on the island or the crowded bus line to …

Things to Do »

[25 May 2008 | 5 Comments | ]

Fun Cafe Board Game Room
Story by Joseph L’Esperance | Photo: Jim Saunders
When I was told about the “board game bang,” you may be able to sympathize with what I imagined. A small, simple entrance, which revealed the small, dimly lit hallway leading to a similarly lit room. Only, instead of six television sets and two microphones on the wall, I imagined shelves and shelves of board games!
So, when I got off the elevator at the 5th floor above Mr Pizza in City Hall, I was met with the English words …

Bars & Clubs »

[15 Apr 2008 | One Comment | ]

The Jeju Aroma Superdome Nightclub
Story and photos by Sara Stillman
The Jeju Aroma Super Dome Nightclub (which opened in Dec 2007) is perhaps the flashiest nightclub on Jeju. When you first enter it may seem a lot like other Korean nightclubs: there is a large low-lit area with tables (that seat about 1200 people), pumping music, and a lot of staff. It has 4 floors (with 100 small rooms and 10 large rooms) and a good-sized dance floor up by the stage. But that’s where the major similarities end. The design …