Bangkok

I went on a tour to Thailand last summer and spent a few days in Bangkok. When going to Thailand it is definitely worth a visit but only a few days are needed. It is a very busy city but there are places of interest. Koh San Road is a must for any shopping lovers. With hundreds of stalls selling everything from sunglasses to t-shirts at really cheap prices. With cheap copies of designer goods it's the perfect place to go for a designer handbag at a fraction of the cost! There are many other places of interest to visit whilst in the city including the Giant Buddha which is truly breathtaking and a definite must. There are so many hotels to choose from covering all ...

It had been six years since I last set foot on a plane and left the shores of this once fine country. Back in 2000, I lived in Manhattan, NYC for a brief while and after comprehending the heat and noise of the city, I grew to love it. This time I went further and tagged along with a family member to Bangkok in Thailand. It certainly helped going with someone who’d been several times. In the weeks leading up to the trip I was anxious, worried that I wouldn’t be able to cope with the humid conditions. But I needn’t have stressed as this was an amazing trip and I will definitely be going back sooner rather than later. So where to start? Well there are ...

Summary This is a travelogue that will give information about the trip that my wife, Nikki, and I had to Thailand in the periode from 11th of September until the 28th of September 2002. On our trip we first spent a few days in Bangkok before we flew down to Ao Nang beach outside Krabi. Then we flew back to Bangkok and took the bus to Hua Hin before ending up in Bangkok again. For the first time we travelled together with some friends of us. Their names are Olav and Allis and their daughter Tonje. For the first time I also travelled with a digital camera by the way. Before the trip I bought a Canon Powershot S30 and together with two 128 Compact Flash ...