Thailand i've been waiting for this a long time
first Bangkok
met a bunch of Turkish lads in my hostel
who took me around some of the sight
was absolutely dripping from the heat
it's so humid
spent the next day perusing and hiding in the air-con of a vegan cafe
on my last day i met this lovely german girl
who went on a photography journey with me
i then took a night bus to Chiang Mai
where i met some Venezuelan lads who went on a ped adventure with me
i then did something i'd been waiting all my life for
I saw elephants
ahhhhh!!
got to go to the elephant jungle sanctuary
and hug and clean the elephants in mud and wash them in the river
it was a day I'll never forget
i took a mini bus to Pai
stayed at a jazz hostel
which had two hours of live music each night
and hammocks which was super chill
one month in asia
pre trip prep
first things first
grab yourself some flights
booking around 6 weeks in advance i find best
as prices are still low
however you don't have to book too far in advance
when i book flights i book by month
this allows you to find the cheapest flights
it's best not to have Definitive dates you wanna leave
as it can be a lot more expensive
i tend to use sky-scanner
next step somewhere to stay
i find it best to book 2 nights in advance
this allows you the peace of mind of being able to go straight to a bed
in Bangkok koh san road is the place to be
it's central and party central
I stayed just off of the road at
laksameenarai guesthouse
just far enough away from the noise
yet close enough to everything
arrival
on the plane you'll be given an immigration form to fill out
If you are from the uk or hold and eu passport
then you'l get a free 30 day vis on arrival
just leave the plane and head straight o immigration
hand in your form and get a stamp
and thats that
grab your luggage from baggage claim
now to grab a sim card
i went with AIS a 30day 15gb sim for 799THB
once you'll all set up you'll be wanting to head into town
i grabbed an orange bus outside exit b
the s1. it was 60THB to koh san road
what to pack
Bangkok is hot
hot hot hot
and humid
a great mix
you'll basically be sweating your butt off the whole time
i suggest thin natural fibre clothing
also consider that Thailand has tonnes of markets with cheap clothing, so you'll probably be buying a lot so maybe don't pack so much
The list
handbag
phone
headphones
charging block
purse
passport
travel documents
lip balm
sunglasses
suncream
make sure it's eco friendly
book
speaker
playing cards
notepad & pen
reusable chopsticks
bamboo straw
metal water bottle
tote bag
watch
make sure its waterproof
snacks
toiletries
bamboo toothbrush
toothpaste
flannel
deodorant
face sponge
soap bar
shampoo bar
brush / comb
coconut oil
aloe vera gel
for that burn
cotton hair bands
hair grips
tweezers
metal razor
scissors
metal nail file
eye mask
ear buds
must haves for a peaceful nights sleep
plasters
ibuprofen
menstrual cup
make up
jewellery
medicine
mosquito repellent
a natural citronella one is best
clothing
underwear for a week
put them in a separate bag so you always know where your clean undies are if you have any
a swimsuit / bikini
sports bra
sports top
leggings
great for activities or hiking or if you like the gym
4 sleeveless tees
shorts / skirt
baggy trousers
overshirt / kimono
hoodie
jacket
raincoat
cap
towel
large thin scarf
to cover yourself for temple, or lay on the beach with, or wear as a skirt
pyjama vest and shorts set
fluffy socks
flip flops
beach sandals
trainers / boots
for hiking / trekking / activities
misc
camera
gopro
a must have
multi plug adapter
charging wires
neck pillow
head torch
dry sack
to keep all your valuable technology save on those dodgey boat rides you'll take
dr bronners soap bar
an all round great soap, especially for washing undies in the sink
laundry bag
bangkok
what a city
the capital on Thailand
and a hub of south east asia
so extremely busy
and smelly
oh my dayz it stinks
people everywhere haggling you for tuk tuks or to buy stuff
insects, crocodile. all sorts of tasty treats
!!! not !!!
some very pretty temples though
the incredible detail
and tonnes of golden buddhas
make sure you check the days you are coming
aren't important or eventful
as i accidentally ended up stuck
during the kings coronation
luckily i managed to talk my way into letting me past
however they were going to make me wait four hours
on the side of the road just to across it
which unfortunately a lot of people ended up doing
veganaire
all day
an all vegan cafe chain
5 spots in Bangkok
a great selection of Thai & Western foods
they also have waffles, raw slices and ice cream
i got the pizza roti
and it was delicious
ethos
BRUNCH & dinner
delicious food
a mix of western, Thai and asian cuisine
breakfast, lunch & dinner
great atmosphere
hippie vibes
table and floor seating
just at the top of khao san road
so very central and easy to get to
i had the fried rice with tempeh
chocolate soy shake
wat arun
temple
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Wat Pho
Temple
here lies the reclining buddha
46m in length
he is huge
and lays in a giant temple
pretty cool to see as he's very shinny & gold
you can also walk around
and check out some unique architecture
lots of spires
and golden buddhas
Chiang mai
munchies
elephant jungle sanctuary
sanctuary
meet and greet with the elephants
they had two family's
and one had two babies that were so cute and cheeky
then we got to play in the mud
and wash off in the river afters
was lovely to see the care they received from the mountain people
each elephant has a buddy
someone to lead in their training and care
1700 TBH
fast food
not for the health conscious
burgers, hot dogs. nuggets
chips. nachos. blt
big breakfast and burritos
lots of yummy vegan fast food
bright yellow so you can't miss it
the 'beef' burger is great
their fake bacon is so good
pai
blossom
cafe
a health all vegan spot in Pai
lots of teas, juices & smoothies
smoothie bowls
tempeh burgers
salads
even a chocolate cake which was delicious
very cute aesthetic too
pai canyon
canyon
the sketchiest place
but so beautiful
incredible to see the shapes created from the canyon
even more fun to climb it
koh phangan
koh phangan is a medium sized island
off the east cost of the south of Thailand
known for its full moon and water fall party's
it's also known for being a vegan and hippie haven
with lots of vegan cafes, yoga retreats
& healthy living stores
Beach Coconuts
smoothie bowls
voted no.1 spot on koh phangan
a super cute beach themed joint
situated on the south coast
an array of fresh smoothie bowls
they also do peanut butter toast
different shakes
lots of delicious stuff
the owners are super nice as well
very accommodating
eat.co
vegan cafe
there are two of these cafes on the island
eat.co which offers breakfast and dinner
the eat.co.2 which offers brunch
a mix of sandwiches, salads, burgers.
brunch bowls. soups and salads.
for breakfast smoothie bowls. Pancakes. Waffles & toast
freak shakes, juices & smoothies
lek shop organics
health food store & vegan cafe
all your health food, from salts to essential oil.
creams, incense, etc
the also do amazing sugar free cakes and coconut ice cream.
i got the carrot cake with coffee ice cream.
khao sok
khao sok is a national park
situated in the middle of the bottom of Thailand
it is a huge lake with jungle and caves all around it
one day boat tour
trip
couldn't recommend more
an amazing experience
an all day exertion including a boat tour
a jungle hike. caving. swimming & kayaking
expect to get wet and muddy
bring head torch, beach sandals, swimsuit.
dry clothes. bug spray. towel. ear plugs. camera & dry sack.
best in January due to water levels you can explore the whole cave
