See the world - Explore it

Who goes to Thailand and doesn't go to the beach? We did! A whole month and we see didn't see any of Thailand's spectacular white beaches, crystal clear waters or spectacular islands. No, we spent a month immersed in Thailand's rich diverse culture, history and enjoying the amazing food and wonderful hospitality. Initially envious of the tourists heading south for the beach, we headed north and didn't regret one moment of our trip. Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is a fascinating country, predominately Buddhist, there are no shortage of amazing temples and shrines to Buddha throughout the country. Some of the most spectacular in Bangkok. For those who didn't read our last blog, here's the link to our ‘Seven days in Bangkok’. https://kiwiseetheworld.blogspot.my/ Thailand has a fascinating history dating back to the 10 th century, with many ancient ruins from the Khmer Empire to more recent history. It’s worth taking some time to research and...

Seven Nights in Bangkok Bangkok is an amazing short stay. The city seeps energy from every street alley and crevice. A city that really never sleeps . We arrived late at night into a real dive for accommodation and decided to go straight for dinner to see if it looked better on a full stomach. It didn't, however it was the start of a week full of culinary delights, which even Michael has now started to eat zealously. The average cost of a meal being 130 baht a day each in a cafe only $5.60. There are cheaper street food options which we've grazed from but it's so inexpensive, we've just enjoyed more quality meals. Beer at average 50 baht, is a refreshing treat after Malaysia, where many cafes refused to serve alcohol being a predominant Muslin country or if they did, it was very expensive. Our accommodation incredibly basic, is situated in the heart of Bangkok. With no need for trains, our mode of transport around has just been walking and the occasional tuk tuk...