Finally it was summer vacation. One thing I’ll say about Korea is that there’s a descent amount of public holidays, but they really don’t space them out efficiently. I joyfully boarded the small plane that would be taking some friends and I to Jeju Island. Known to some as the Hawaii of Korea. Two hours after boarding we landed in what is now my favorite part of this little country. Hands down.
We decided to split our six days between the northern and southern sides of the island. Just as we hopped off of the airplane we hopped into a bus for a quick ride down to Seogwipo. We were dropped off next to our hostel where we quickly left our bags before going off to explore.
We knew that the Cheonjiyeon Waterfall was within walking distance and at some places could even hear it. Finding it was another task entirely though. We walked around the island following maps and street signs for what felt like hours. Eventually we made it to the park for the falls, where we walked along the path stumbling upon little bits of character all the way.
Jeju is known in part for its gorgeous waterfalls and this one was just a taste of what we would continue to see on the island. We basked in the mist of the falls while taking our pictures before heading back into town to find a spot for lunch.
Once again we found ourselves wandering through the streets before coming across a little husband and wife run restaurant where we ordered something unknown in Korean just happy to sit and relax in the air conditioning. Next thing we knew, dozens of side dishes were brought to our table and lunch was served.
After lunch our group split up. One friend and I decided to brave the 90 degree heat and walk the town. Along our way we found a bustling street market and a charming café filled with vintage books and tropical leaves on each stainless steel table top. I also had the best coconut ice of my life.
A couple of hours later we headed back to the hostel for a quick nap and dinner where we would make a plan for the following day in Jeju.
bbm travels 