Orbital’s great track that was used in the movie The Beach, while at times annoying due to the overlay of Leonardo’s voice, really really helps me get over any worries I have about undertaking this trip in the current economic climate and more importantly when I will have just reached 30 and be expected to be all settled and stuff!
For those who havent ever heard it, here it is!
On the 6-8 month trip that this site is all about, my first port of call is the Kingdom of Siam, otherwise known to the world as Thailand.
The country itself is a melting pot of culture and cuisine, beaches and ruins and all the things in between. From the islands in the Gulf of Thailand to the hills of the North I am planning to spend at least 10 weeks in country spread over two 60 day Tourist visa’s. From when I first land in Bangkok to when I leave for Laos weeks later, I know I’ll never be short of places to go and sights to see.
Obviously I’ll be spending time in Bangkok – hey I need to re-arrange my return flight for a later date than it is currently booked for – however, having experienced alot of what that city has to offer, I’ll be getting away from there as soon as I can.
On my list of places to see during all the time I spend in Thailand are:
So as you can see quite a range of places I’d like to visit – obviously despite not mentioning it, I will be going to Sukhothai to see the ruins of former Siamese glory found there.
Other posts will come on the other countries within South-East Asia that I am aiming to visit, so keep on reading!!!
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