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Trip to Doi Suthep temple

Thai soup for breakfast On my second day in Chiang Mai, I want to make a trip to Doi Suthep. I wake up later than usual due to my late night of drinking. A staff member informed me yesterday that she intended to prepare Thai soup for breakfast.… Continue Reading

remnants of original temple in Chiang Mai

Wandering the city of Chiang Mai

Cheap tuk-tuk fare to the inner city Early afternoon, after a break, I decided to go wandering the city. I am taking it easy today and just want to enjoy a visit to some famous temples in the inner city. My accommodations provide a tuk-tuk driver who will take me to any location in the city for a fee of 40 baht.… Continue Reading

countryside view taking train to Chaing Mai

Sleeper train to Chiang Mai

Counting down for the sleeper train to Chiang Mai Last day in Bangkok before taking the sleeper train to Chiang Mai tonight. I slept poorly, so I have little energy to wander all day in this busy capital. Anyway, after breakfast, I head to Chinatown.… Continue Reading

Exploration of Bangkok as Newbie

Exploration of Bangkok around the Chao Phraya river After a nap of an hour, I refresh myself and want to start my first exploration of Bangkok. First and foremost, I want to find the river – the Chao Phraya – a distinctive landmark and the way to move relatively quickly in Krung Thep, the local name of the city which is best described as City of Angels.… Continue Reading