The Grand Palace, Bangkok, is every bit as grand as the name suggests. The size of the complex of buildings and temples, the intricate detail on every single surface, and the sheer spectacle of the Thai architecture blew me away. On that sweltering hot day in early May (the temperature in Bangkok was above 40ºC;… Continue reading Inside the Grand Palace, Bangkok • A Photo Diary
"One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster." What about two days in Bangkok, though? Don't worry pals, I've got you covered on that one. And if you're confused about the 'world's your oyster' reference, that comes straight from the musical Chess, written by Benny and Björn (of ABBA fame) and Tim Rice. The… Continue reading Two Days in Bangkok • (And the world’s your oyster)
I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry, although instinct told me to do both at the same time. Night had fallen, and we were standing at a bus stop in a village in Thailand; a bus stop where it was almost certain that no buses would be arriving until the next morning. There were… Continue reading When is a Floating Market Not a Floating Market • Bangkok to Amphawa
