Back to first impressions
After 4,5 months in South East Asia, I must admit I got tired of temples, especially the modern, golden ones. But when I first arrived in Bangkok, this was exactly what mesmerized and fascinated me. In those first few days I made a day trip to the Grand Palace and…
Where to stay in Bangkok
People either seem to love or hate Bangkok. I think I’m part of the haters, although I must admit that it’s growing on me. It’s mostly the people that have spent a few weeks or months in Bangkok that seem to rave about it, so there might still be hope…
Malls and buses
What a day! On my second day in Bangkok I took my laptop out of its sleeve. I opened it up and pressed the power button. Then I started crying. My screen was completely shattered. Shattered like a phone that has fallen on the edge of a rock. I started…
Wat Saket, the first of many Wats
I don’t know what the rules are. Just enter? Or does that sign in Thai say something like ‘Do not enter. Beware of dog. Fine of 5000 Baht’. I risk it. I’m not sure where I am going, but eventually I come across a ticket office. For 20 baht I…
River life in Bangkok
Bangkok’s MenamĀ river was mostly super crowded. Big boats, small boats, boats being towed by a guide, longtail boats, ferries… I am amazed with how all these boats navigate around each other, especially with the ferries going from one bank to the other. It was amazing to see a part of…