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Crash Course on What To Eat in Jeju Island (2 of 2)

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As promised, the second post to talk about the recommended delicacies you should go for if you are planning on a trip to Jeju Island. It's impressive how this island is packed with specialty dishes that one could try. Here's a ''crash course" on what one should eat in Jeju, to satisfy your taste buds from a foodie (me) to another. Get ready for pictures of delicious food. Grilled Mackerel (고등어 구아) Photo credits to the owner One of the local's favourite type of fish, having it grilled and served with a dash of sea salt brings just the right saltiness you need in a dish. The best season to eat this is during autumn where the fish is said to have more flesh and oil then - making it more appetizing. This dish is my personal favourite because I love how its simplicity can bring such wonderful taste with a side of seaweed soup, on days when it is not my birthday. Abalone Porridge (전복죽) Photo credits to the owner With seafood being the highlight of th...

Crash Course on Places to Visit in Jeju (1 of 2)

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I've always wanted to write travel posts and come up with recommendations and places to go. Do you feel that excitement to dive straight into working on your plans, reading recommendations just after buying your plane tickets ? This is probably the ideal situation for detailed planners but not myself because I'm totally the spontaneous traveler.  At most, I will come up with a list of places to go along with the best place to dine local cuisines and delicacies. So that will be what I will cover in the first post - Must Visit Places in Jeju Island. Please note that these are written based on personal preferences. Do leave your recommendations in the comments! Stay tuned for my second post to see what I would recommend next. Mount Hallasan ( 한라산) As a city girl myself, I have a preference in visiting islands rather than famous cities - which is one of the main reason why I chose to start off with Jeju island. Just for the fact that this island is well known for its natur...