Bangkok, Thailand, SE Asia

Crazy Bangkok, that's what everyone kept telling me before I arrived... And, yes they were right! "Where you go?" and "Where you from?" is bellowed from every Thai persons mouth that you walk passed. Street vendors and tuk tuk drivers yelling,"10 baht, I give you good price" EVERYWHERE and I loved it! The place is alive, and there is not an empty street to be seen.

Khao San Road, the backpacker hangout area has a vibe that cannot be explained. I arrived at 2am looking for my hotel, and the markets were still in full swing with Thais and backpackers alike sprawled across the street, chatting, drinking or maybe munching on Pad Thai bought from the street stalls. First impressions were immediately good ones.

I spent most of my 1st day walking around the streets, wondering where each twist and turn would take me, looking quizzically at all the food markets and shops that sell absolutely everything.

The Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew is one of Bangkok's biggest attractions, the former residency for the King - definitely a must see for anyone coming to Bangkok. The "Temple of the Emerald Buddha" is a beautiful, sparkling piece of architecture which is admired by millions of people each year, Mosaic style pillars, marble tiles so much work has gone into the construction of the temple (and all Thai temples come to think of it!).

With the same grounds as Wat Pra Kaew is the Grand Palace, which was once the royal residency but is now used during special ceremonies such as Coronation Day. Another wonderful piece of architecture.

A entertaining tuk tuk ride to Chinatown which took over an hour once we agreed to visit a couple of shops along the way. Now, I know this is a scam but sometimes it's easier to go along with the scam then arguing with the driver to take you straight to your destination. Plus, I had quite a giggle with another girl during our never ending journey to Chinatown.

For now, this was the end of my time in Bangkok as I was catching a bus to Chiang Mai. However, for various reasons I will be heading back to 'Bangers' another 3 times, so will see more of the city then.