Chiang Mai, Thailand: Today is a pretty straightforward travel day from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Well, at least it should have been. Due to poor planning and taking a bit too long to get everything together, I did not make it to the Bangkok airport in time to check in for my flight. Fortunately, flights…
Read more Travel Day – Bangkok to Chiang Mai: Week 7 / Day 47 / Feb 26
Bangkok, Thailand: Today’s journey begins with a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located directly next to the Grand Palace, it makes visiting both of these locations very easy. Entering the complex was quite easy after the little bit of security theater so common throughout my trip.…
Read more Wat Phra Kaew, the Grand Palace, and Wat Arun: Week 7 / Day 46 / Feb 25
Bangkok, Thailand: Headed out this morning to visit the Wat Pho temple complex, home of the reclining Buddha. The actual name for Wat Pho is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. I am really glad there is the shorter name or I may not have bothered writing about it. There is a river that runs through…
Bangkok, Thailand: Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise, the heat is oppressive in Thailand. However, as long you move slowly and hydrate often, it is possible to get used to it. My first order of business in exploring the city, as has been the case elsewhere, is to check out the market areas. With…
Read more Chatuchak Weekend Market: Week 7 / Day 44 / Feb 23
