Never really alone: first nights in Korea
Soju with strangers, hostel dinners, Hanok village and the art of solo travelling.
On my very first night in Korea, I wandered into a restaurant looking like a lost boy again. The locals kindly recommended me food, and before I knew it, I was sat with them drinking soju, laughing, and chatting.
On another night back at the hostel, it was a different group of friends. We ended up strolling into the convenience store to grab some food, and it felt so nice not to be alone. Sitting down to eat together in the hostel lounge area was so simple but honestly so wholesome.
I spent time exploring the Hanok village - full of history, colourful majestic art painted across the walls, and markets bursting with snacks. I tried the delicious sticky noodles and sweet treats, stepped into an authentic tea shop, and saw some incredible temples. I even gave the
Squid Game cookie challenge a go… and somehow survived
That’s the art of solo travelling: you’re never really alone. From late-night soju to colourful temples, Korea reminded me that the food, the people, and the little random adventures are what make the memories last forever, always.