Feb 24, 2010 - One night (well, three actually) in Bangkok

Wednesday 24th February Bangkok has come and gone in what seems like a heartbeat. ... There are still parts of the “old Bangkok” – market stalls selling everything from food to hookey designer t-shirts (although the deep fried grasshoppers (a personal favourite) and fake Rolexes seem to have disappeared), but the central areas are now all modern high rise buildings. ... They also seem to have a modern traffic management system, where a clock counts down the time until the lights will change, but its only useful function seems to be to let you keep track of how long you have been stuck in the traffic.Wednesday 24th February Bangkok has come and gone in what seems like a heartbeat. ... There are still parts of the “old Bangkok” – market stalls selling everything from food to hookey designer t-shirts (although the deep fried grasshoppers (a personal favourite) and fake Rolexes seem to have disappeared), but the central areas are now all modern high rise buildings. ... They also seem to have a modern traffic management system, where a clock counts down the time until the lights will change, but its only useful function seems to be to let you keep track of how long you have been stuck in the traffic....

Feb 19, 2010 - The King and I

Gastrointestinal discomfort subsides and we are off sight-seeing again. Then we went to Khao San road area in the old part of the city (can't go to Bangkok without a stop there). ... Now we know where all the western tourists go.Gastrointestinal discomfort subsides and we are off sight-seeing again. Then we went to Khao San road area in the old part of the city (can't go to Bangkok without a stop there). ... Now we know where all the western tourists go....

Feb 18, 2010 - Backpackers to Business Class

Megan only had time to do a 2-day course (half a certification) since she and Steven were headed up to Bangkok and day earlier than Shae and I. ... Tuesday night Megan and Steven headed up to Bangkok on the ferry and overnight train. ... By the end of the day I was down 2 weights than what I started with! Yay! That night Shae and I were taking the overnight ferry to Surat Thani and catching a flight up to Bangkok in the morning. ... Eventually we boarded our $15 plane to Bangkok and arrived there around 10am. ... Once we got to Bangkok we headed down to Koh San Road (the back packer district) found a hotel to leave our bags at for the day and did a whirlwind shopping tour. ...

Feb 17, 2010 - Bangkok.

The airline which took me to Bangkok, was a low price airline, One Two Go. ... However the flight went well and one hour later I arrived to Don Muang, Bangkok’s old airport. ... The taxi trip into central Bangkok became a pleasant surprise for me. ... Since I spend so short time here in Bangkok, I decided to test a new area, The Siam Centre area. ... So for the moment I live in the middle of Bangkok’s shopping area. ...

Feb 17, 2010 - Busy Chao Phraya Riverside

This was the trip home from the Grand Palace along the river.This was the trip home from the Grand Palace along the river....

Feb 16, 2010 - Sawatdee!!

Sawatdee (Hello), We have safety arrived in Bangkok and are having an AMAZING time!!! Ek is by far the best thing that has happened to us thus far on the trip. ... He has been so kind and welcoming and we are thoroughly enjoying the time we are spending with him.Sawatdee (Hello), We have safety arrived in Bangkok and are having an AMAZING time!!! Ek is by far the best thing that has happened to us thus far on the trip. ... He has been so kind and welcoming and we are thoroughly enjoying the time we are spending with him....

Feb 14, 2010 - Bangkok and Khao San Road; Thoughts

E=4>Stepping out of the airport doors, a blast of humidity and smog hits you immediately. Travelling through the main roads of Bangkok you would be forgiven for thinking that this was not a very nice place but under the surface is a place that has a lot to offer. ... It is a fun, electric place which offers a lot to everyone.E=4>Stepping out of the airport doors, a blast of humidity and smog hits you immediately. Travelling through the main roads of Bangkok you would be forgiven for thinking that this was not a very nice place but under the surface is a place that has a lot to offer. ... It is a fun, electric place which offers a lot to everyone....