The Journal.

Getting Around · 5 min read

Getting from Jeju airport to Jeju City: taxis, costs and what to check before landing

Jeju's airport sits practically inside Jeju City, so the answer for most travellers is a metered taxi from the Gate 3 rank: 15-20 minutes, roughly 5,000-8,000 won. Here are the bus, Kakao T and late-night options too.

31 Oct 2026

Flights & Airports · 3 min read

Seoul to Jeju: flight, train and road combinations that actually make sense

There is no train or road to Jeju - it is an island - and the Gimpo shuttle is the world's busiest domestic air route for a reason. When to fly Gimpo, when Incheon, who the ferry actually suits, and the fare traps.

31 Oct 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Planning Gamcheon Culture Village and Haedong Yonggungsa in one trip: timing, ticketing and hidden complications

Busan's two most photogenic free sights sit at opposite ends of the city, and each has a hard time rule - the temple opens at 04:30, the village alleys close to visitors at 18:00. The day order that makes both work.

31 Oct 2026

Destination Guides · 3 min read

Busan or Jeju for an Indian family holiday? Compare pace, travel and budget

Both are Korea's beach escapes, but they are different holidays: Busan is a city with beaches, Jeju is an island of drives and trails. Pace, transport, hotel and food costs compared with 2026 numbers.

31 Oct 2026

Day Trips · 3 min read

Busan to Gyeongju as a day trip: what a realistic itinerary looks like

The old Silla capital is 50 minutes and 7,700 won from Busan by bus - but the temples close early and the mountain shuttle has a seasonal last run. A realistic, timed day that still ends with the palace pond lit up at dusk.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 3 min read

Is Haedong Yonggungsa manageable for senior travellers? Walking, steps and practical alternatives

Busan's seaside temple is free, gorgeous - and built around 108 stone steps down to the water, which means 108 back up. Who it suits, the exact walking layout, and the no-stairs way to still enjoy it.

31 Oct 2026

Food & Dining · 3 min read

Busan vegetarian food guide: finding vegetarian meals near Haeundae without menu surprises

Busan is a seafood-first city, but vegetarians eat well with two Korean phrases and a short avoid-list. What hides anchovy stock, what is safely plant-based, and where to eat near Haeundae.

31 Oct 2026

Weather & Best Time · 3 min read

Busan in March to May: weather trade-offs, crowds and what to book first

Busan's spring starts Korea's cherry blossom season - but March is cold, April is the rainiest of the three months, and blossom weekends squeeze hotels. The month-by-month trade-offs and the booking order that beats the crowds.

31 Oct 2026

Money & Payments · 3 min read

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

Busan is Korea's value beach city: hotels average less than Seoul, a filling meal runs under 10,000 won, and the metro is 1,600 won. The real numbers, area by area, for planning a couple's budget.

31 Oct 2026