Vamos a Jeju!
The Vamos a Jeju Podcast!
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Vamos a Jeju is your hub to help DIY travelers discover the rich culture, serene peace, and natural beauty of Korea's Jeju Island.
It's all the magnificent vistas that Hawaii has to offer, but set in an entirely different and exciting culture, all at a fraction of the price.
Come join us and unlock:
- the intrepid sea women who dive for seafood sans breathing aids;
- the ancient stories still spun by the island's shamanistic practices;
- the majestic landscape of fire and stone carved by magma;
- the breathtaking majesty of the island's hidden places.
Welcome to our island home!
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S1E18 Ep 18: Hikes for People who Hate Hiking Part 1 | Outdoor Jeju
Ed is planning a family trip to Jeju for Christmas 2026, and some family members love hiking while others absolutely hate it. This episode presents his solution: a curated menu of hikes designed for…
S1E17 Ep 17: Jeju for DIY Slow Travelers | Hidden Jeju
In this episode, Ed and Sora wrap up the Hidden Jeju series by exploring activities perfect for slow travelers who want to experience Jeju on a deeper level.Slow travel doesn't require months of…
S1 Plan Your Jeju Trip With This Free Planner!
Ed and Sora announce a free trip planner app they built to help DIY travelers organize Jeju itineraries.The app features 50+ activities, from popular Instagram spots to slow traveler experiences,…
S1E15 Ep 16: Local 5 Day Markets | Hidden Jeju
Ed champions the five-day markets (오일장) as the antidote to touristy Dongmun and Olle markets — fresh produce, fair prices, no crowds, and an authentic window into local Jeju life. Sora explains how…
S1E15 Ep 15: Cherry Blossoms and More! | Hidden Jeju
Ed and Sora cover cherry blossom season in Jeju, a great alternative to fighting crowds in Japan. Jeju has its own endemic species — the King Cherry Blossom (왕벚꽃) — discovered in the early 1900s and…
S1E14 Ep 14: Green Tea on the Green Island | Hidden Jeju
Ed and Sora kick off the "Hidden Jeju" series with green tea. Despite being coffee people (Sora quotes the Korean phrase 얼죽아 — "I'd freeze to death before giving up iced Americano"), they've grown to…
S1E13 Ep 13: Should You Rent a Car on Jeju? | DIY Jeju
Ed opens with his "criminal history" — killing a rental car in Japan by putting diesel in a gasoline engine. Lesson learned: green pump = diesel, yellow pump = gasoline (same in Korea).This leads…
S1E12 Ep 12: Getting Around Jeju on Buses and Taxis| DIY Jeju
Ed and Sora tackle public transportation for DIY travelers. Sora admits she doesn't take buses because she's "very Korean" and impatient — buses to small villages come only once per hour.Ed shares a…
S1E15 Ep 11: Where to Stay in Jeju | DIY Jeju
From $25 cockroach motels to five-star Hyatts, this episode covers the full spectrum of Jeju accommodations.Ed and Soraya break down where to stay (Jeju City for convenience, Seogwipo for…
S1E14 Ep 10: Budgeting For Your Jeju Trip | DIY Jeju
How much does a trip to Jeju actually cost? This episode breaks down every budget category and covers practical flight tips for visitors.TakeawaysFlights (Seoul/Busan → Jeju)• Price range:…
S1E9 Ep 09: Which Season to go to Jeju | DIY Jeju
Sora is finally back home in Jeju after heavy snow delayed flights and stranded travelers — including some who were caught having affairs when they couldn't return on time (K-drama in real…
S1E8 Ep 08: Unpopular Opinion | Jeju Tourist Traps to Avoid
Not everything on your Jeju Instagram feed is worth the trip. In this episode, Ed and Soraya rank the 10 biggest tourist traps on the island—places that are famous, often crowded, sometimes…
S1E7 Ep 07: The Oreums of Jeju | Jeju Essentials
Sora and Ed wrap up the "Jeju Essentials" series with an exploration of Jeju's 368 oreums — small volcanic cones scattered across the island. Unlike Hallasan or Seongsan Ilchulbong, most oreums are…
S1E6 Ep 06: The Fabulous Jeju Coast | Jeju Essentials
Jeju's 12 official beaches are just the beginning—this episode covers everything the island's coastline has to offer. Ed and Soraya share where to spot wild dolphins (the Sunset Coastal Road in the…
S1E5 Ep 05: When Jeju Gives You Tangerines | Jeju Essentials
Tangerines are so iconic to Jeju that they made it into the podcast's logo—so this episode is overdue. Ed and Soraya cover the history (tangerines were once so precious that Joseon kings gave them as…
S1E4 Ep 04: Dive into the World of the Haenyeo | Jeju Essentials
Want to understand one of Jeju's most iconic cultural traditions before it fades? This episode dives deep into the world of the haenyeo (해녀)—the women divers who harvest seafood without oxygen tanks,…
S1E3 Ep 03: Seongsan Sunrise Peak | Jeju Essentials
Seongsan Ilchulbong is Jeju's second most iconic landmark after Hallasan—and for many visitors, the most accessible and memorable natural experience on the island. This episode gives you everything…
S1E2 Ep 02: Introducing Jeju - Our Island Home
Planning a trip to Jeju but not sure what makes it different from mainland Korea? This episode gives you the essential context you need before you go. You'll learn why Jeju has its own dialect,…
S1E1 Ep 01: Welcome to Vamos a Jeju!
New to Jeju or thinking about visiting? This episode introduces your hosts and what the podcast will help you do: travel Jeju independently, beyond the typical tourist itineraries. You'll meet Ed,…
S1E1 Welcome to Vamos a Jeju!
안녕하세요!We're getting ready to launch, but in the meantime, welcome to Vamos a Jeju, your hub to unlocking the rich culture, serene peace, and natural beauty of Korea's Jeju Island.It's all the…
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Vamos a Jeju! has published 19 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Places & Travel, Society & Culture.
Vamos a Jeju! is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.
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