Traveling to Jeju went wrong as planned. Let's go have a drink and chill.

If we talk about "Jeju", the beautiful island of South Korea. Many people probably think of images of Hallasan Volcano, beautiful waterfalls, or fields of blooming flowers. But believe it or not... when you go to Jeju, your accommodation is near the sea and is quiet. There isn't much to do. Except for sitting and watching the waves and eating noodles in front of the accommodation

But that emptiness...became the beginning of a brutal night.

When there is no place to visit. I travel in Korean style. who was forced to drink

Korean friends, they won't hesitate at all. When the sky started to get dark They opened the refrigerator. Grab the liquor and arrange it on the table. along with inviting us to sit and drink as well At first I thought it was just a light drink, but it turned out that the night went on until 3:00 a.m. with karaoke that sounded louder than many indie singers

Korean drinking culture: Drink out of respect. Drink because of friendship

In Korea, drinking isn't just for getting drunk for fun. It's a very serious culture. Whoever invites...must drink. Especially if it's a senior or a close friend. If he invites you to share a glass, it means you have to keep going. If you refuse...it may seem arrogant or disrespectful at all.

Talking about drinks, I have to say that in Korea there are so many intoxicating drinks to choose from that it's hard to choose. There are many interesting brands of beer. As for the liquor, there was even more. both well known soju And there are also new drinks. that are equally creative It can be said that if someone likes to drink, they will never get bored.

But that's what made the night warm: laughter, crooning singing, and heartfelt conversations. It was a time when we didn't know each other well. We were friends for a while

Makgeolli, a cloudy white liquor that captures hearts from the first sip

I discovered that the most beloved Korean liquor on this trip was “Makgeolli,” which is a cloudy white rice liquor. Sweet and sour taste It's fragrant and easy to drink. It has only 6-8% alcohol. It's easy to find at convenience stores in Korea. It costs about 2,000–4,000 won (about 50–100 baht). Pour it into a cup and sip slowly with fried food or pajeon. (Korean pancake) It's chill and goes together incredibly well. Let me tell you that even though I was a little drunk, my head wasn't heavy. Woke up the next day and was still able to walk around comfortably

Other than that… Its shochu must have

for soju lovers Don't worry. In Jeju, shochu is sold at almost every restaurant. The flavors are very diverse. Since pure to the scent of grapes, pears, apples, etc. Eat it with Korean grilled pork and it goes together really well

And if you want to try it out. For a "light culture shock", try mixingmakgeolli with soju, but drink a little or you'll get extremely drunk.

The next day... wake up and travel with a new feeling

After a night of music and alcohol. I woke up with a clear head and fresh sea air. Drive to take a walk along the cliff. Look at the blue sea surrounding the island. The feeling is much more "getting" than traveling with just landmarks

In conclusion, go to Jeju. There is no need to travel the same way

There's more to Jeju than nature. It is an experience of friendship. Of laughter and "nights you'll never forget" because perhaps...the best thing from travel. It may not be the place. but “people we meet along the way”

Tips for anyone who wants to travel in this style

Staying outside the city in Korea provides a much calmer and refreshing atmosphere than staying in the city center. If you have a Korean friend invite you to drink. Try opening your mind once. Because the drinking culture here is all about friendship and socializing. Makgeolli is easy to buy at convenience stores. And in Thailand it has begun to be sold in Korean restaurants. It is recommended to drink a lot of water while drinking so that you can wake up early and continue your trip chilling without fear of hangovers