The Journal.

Getting Around · 4 min read

Getting from Hong Kong airport to Tsim Sha Tsui: taxis, costs and what to check before landing

Three good ways into TST: Airport Express + MTR (40 min, HK$120), the A21 bus down Nathan Road (86 min, HK$34.6), or a red taxi (HK$284-296). Plus the 1 AM night-bus combination and what to sort before landing.

31 Oct 2026

Flights & Airports · 4 min read

Delhi to Hong Kong: flight, train and road combinations that actually make sense

Three airlines fly Delhi-Hong Kong nonstop in about five hours - the real planning is the free PAR registration for Indian passports, not the route. The one-stop and Shenzhen rail options, and when either is worth it.

31 Oct 2026

Trip Planning · 4 min read

Planning Seongsan Ilchulbong and Manjanggul area in one trip: timing, ticketing and hidden complications

Jeju's two UNESCO east-coast sites pair into one day - but they close on different weekdays, open on different clocks, and hide a few gate surprises. The closure calendar, the order, the tickets and the fixes.

31 Oct 2026

Day Trips · 3 min read

Jeju to Seogwipo as a day trip: what a realistic itinerary looks like

A Seogwipo day trip from Jeju City that actually fits: Cheonjiyeon at opening, Olle Trail to Oedolgae, Jeongbang Falls, and a harbour dinner - 45-60 min south by bus or taxi, about 30,000-45,000 won a head.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 3 min read

Is Manjanggul area manageable for senior travellers? Walking, steps and practical alternatives

Manjanggul reopened in May 2026 with a flat deck over the old rough cave floor, so seniors can mostly manage it - but entrance stairs, a wet deck, 11-21C cold and a tricky bus last mile are the real caveats.

31 Oct 2026

Food & Dining · 4 min read

Jeju vegetarian food guide: finding vegetarian food on Jeju without menu surprises

Jeju runs on black pork and seafood, but vegetarians can eat well: Visit Jeju publishes a 32-restaurant vegetarian map, temple food is vegan by design, and the real skill is dodging anchovy stock and jeotgal.

31 Oct 2026

Weather & Best Time · 3 min read

Jeju in April to June: weather trade-offs, crowds and what to book first

April brings Jeju's cherry blossoms and canola fields, May is the warm-dry sweet spot with holiday crowds, and June splits at the June 19 monsoon. KMA climate normals, crowd spikes and booking order.

31 Oct 2026

Money & Payments · 4 min read

How much should an Indian couple budget for Jeju? Hotels, transport and activities

A comfortable 4-night Jeju trip for two from Seoul runs about 850,000-1,150,000 won (Rs 60,000-80,000). Here is the full breakdown - flights, hotels, food, transport and sights - with the levers that move it.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 5 min read

A comfortable 3-day Jeju itinerary with parents: Seongsan Ilchulbong without the rush

Jeju with parents works when you do one major sight a day: an easy arrival day, Seongsan Ilchulbong mid-morning (skip the sunrise stairs), and a soft final day - with the free haenyeo shore path as the gentle alternative to the climb.

31 Oct 2026