Last Few Days in Bangkok
Once again, I wasn’t sure where I’d end up in Bangkok, but one thing was certain: taking a taxi was out of the question—there are always other ways. When I arrived on the other side of Bangkok—even farther than the…
Last few days in Khao Lak.
It's so nice to be able to wander around with no particular destination in mind, despite the rainy and cloudy weather; with temperatures averaging 26 to 28 degrees. I keep strolling around and enjoying the sea—the water’s still warm—so if…
Khao Lak
I have to admit that when I was on the bus, I had no idea where I was going to end up, or how long I'd have to walk to get to the hotel I'd booked and to meet up…
Ko Phi Phi: A Journey Through the Islands.
The bus picked me up at 9:30 a.m. this Wednesday. There were several of us from all over the world, and we gathered at a center where they explained what the day had in store for us and what we…
Phuket Old Town.
The bus was a little over an hour late, which actually worked out pretty well for me since it meant I arrived at 5:30 a.m. at Terminal 2 of the Phuket Old Town bus station. The sun should be rising…
Waiting for the bus to Phuket. …My thoughts are in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin Beach… Long live the rain! As I walk through the rain, trying to find a place to take shelter, the words of Pranee and her husband echo in my mind: "We love helping others, because one day…
Pranburi and its magical cave.
I woke up very early to get ready and eat a good breakfast. Rice and baby bananas are a must to get me through the 26-kilometer round trip I’m about to undertake to Phraya Nakhon Cave—the one and only…
Pranburi
I had a long—way too long—train ride; it felt like it took forever. About fifteen stops, none of which lasted more than 3 minutes each. I arrived at the Pranburi train station around 8:30 p.m.; it was dark and…
Kanchanaburi and its famous Bridge over the River Kwai.
I have to admit that on Tuesday, I just lazed around all day, simply because the day before had been particularly busy. I have to say that after a day with nearly 4–5 hours of biking in the scorching heat,…
Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam.
In the end, I took the train—mainly because of the cost. 15b one way, third-class, but not uncomfortable after all. Well, okay, it didn't leave on time. It was half an hour late, and the 80 km trip certainly took…
Wat Arun, Little India, and the Floating Markets
Wat Arun I was out for a walk when I ended up veering toward the boarding pier to dock right at the foot of Wat Arun, but the heavy downpour prevented me from reaching the top of the tower… A…
Moving
I had booked a stay for just 3 days at the Daneel Hostel via Airbnb… It was a great find—both the neighborhood and the host—but I couldn’t extend my stay. I didn’t think I’d like the city this much, so…
Wat Pho
My dear readers, I’m thrilled to see that so many of you are reading my posts—I hope I’m at least somewhat entertaining! I realize that the things that seemed so important to me before I left are now nothing…
Temples, a park, a market, and Chinatown
Yesterday, November 7, I was exhausted from the trip—even though I only dozed off for an hour and a half at most! I forced myself to get out and explore! In the end, I found myself at a Hindu temple,…
Good morning, Bangkok!
Honestly, not having a break between two flights is just unbearable—no time to stretch your legs, and you’re constantly pressed for time. Even on the first flight, which lasted a little over 7 hours, I think (I admit I’ve lost…
Pack your bag and lighten your load…
Lightening the load… A concept that doesn't quite sit right with me… As I’m packing my bag, I tell myself I’ll just take clothes for a week, sunscreen, bug spray, toiletries, my camera, my MP3 player, SD cards, a power…
On to new adventures!
Hello, I'm back… It's already been 7 years since our last adventures… After all the ups and downs of the past 7 years—including 5 years of intensive courses in Management Information Systems, mixed with a tedious job at a call…
