The Vietnam part of our honeymoon was for 10 days – we had a flight in to Hanoi from Bangkok, and – 10 days later – one out of Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) back to Bangkok. Vietnam has a train that goes from north to south, with several stops along the way. The plan was to … More Vietnam: Wandering around Hanoi
When Karl Pilkington visited Thailand’s “monkey town”, despite having his food stolen and dreams shattered, I knew that I had to go there. Lopburi is a city with a long, rich history dating back 1000 years or more. However, a lot of this history has been overshadowed by the fact that the city is now infested … More Thailand: Watching Monkeys in Lopburi
We started day 4 with a visit to the Golden Buddha, or Wat Traimit. It’s a 5-10 minute walk from Hua Lamphong, and pretty easy to find if you follow a map. Thanks to Google Street view, you can even see where it is it through this link (just a link to the map, but … More Thailand: Golden Buddha, Bangkok’s Wat Pho and Museum Siam
Ayutthaya, or “the poor man’s Ankor Wat” (quote probably made up by me during hour 3 of dehydration and confusion in Ayutthaya) is a two-hour journey from Bangkok and a good day out if you like ancient ruins. A little history for you – the city of Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 and was the … More Thailand: From Bangkok to Ayutthaya
Almost a year ago, our fairytale wedding done and dusted (and I’m not just saying that – it was an amazing day in Prague), our stuff sold or given away to friends and the rest of it temporarily stored at my parents’ house, Jeff and I set off on one of the adventures of a … More Thailand: Exploring Bangkok, Days 1+2
