Despite being South Korea’s highest peak, Hallasan (Mount Halla) would be dwarfed by the Philippines’ tallest mountains like Mt. Apo and Mt. Pulag, which are taller by about 1,000 meters. That said, for a casual hiker like me, Hallasan is approachable and reassuring. I had 8 days to spend in Jeju, so I dedicated a … Continue reading Solo Hiking at Hallasan: South Korea’s Tallest Peak and Jeju’s Centerpiece