We’ve been living in Jeju, Korea for one year! After some 17 years in Seoul, it was a big change but in some great ways. Here are some of the things I’ve learned about living on Jeju Island: - Flowers bloom year round. - I’ve walked half of the Jeju Olle-Gil trek that circles the island. It’s a must. - There are so many events to celebrate the amazing haenyeo divers. - Folk traditions are alive and well in Jeju. - Neighbors share vegetables and still do kimjang together. - There are touristy beaches, but there is a lot more coastline that tourists don’t take over in high season. - Many places close down completely during the winter so it’s important to go with the flow. - Most food is pork or fish heavy. - Locals don’t need to buy citrus and yet we’re stocked during citrus season. - Living in a silver zone means everything is slow, but in a great surrounded by grandmas and grandpas way. - The Tamnaneunjeong card is a must for locals living on a budget. - Jeju dialect is difficult to understand, but it’s still taught in schools to some extent and used by elder locals. - Cars are necessary and a cooler in the car is necessary for getting that cold produce home. - The five-day market is amazing! Go hungry. - There is so much access to nature from forests to oreums. Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more tips and looks at life in Jeju, Korea. We’ve lived living in Jeju and signed a contract for our house for another year. Let’s see what else there is to find in the year ahead. #제주 #제주가볼만한곳 #제주라이프 #jejulife #jeju #jejuisland #jejudo #jeju_korea #jejukorea