I had a mixed experience traveling from Thailand to Langkawi, Malaysia. I encountered common travel challenges, such as passport procedures and water supply issues. Despite stunning natural attractions like the mangrove forests, the oppressive heat and unsatisfactory service overshadow my visit, leaving me disillusioned with Langkawi's tourist-centric environment.
In my previous post, I wrote about the three main attractions that drive visitors to Chiang Rai – the Blue Temple, the White Temple and the Black House. None of these are in the town centre, but this is still the best place to stay as a base. The bus station has a central location, … Continue reading What to do in the small city of Chiang Rai
Whilst the main attraction of Chiang Mai is definitely its temples, one of the best things to do here is to simply allow yourself to wander (with a hat, sunscreen, in the shadow and lots of water) and see where it takes you. Personally, I wouldn’t call the old city of Chiang Mai charming. It’s … Continue reading Walking the streets of Chiang Mai’s Old Town & Surprise Flower Festival
I woke up that first morning in Chiang Mai feeling absolutely knackered. My body was hurting, my head heavy, my nose obstructed. After the longest train journey of my life, to one of the most exciting destinations in Thailand, I wanted to be in full health to explore the city. Yet, I wasn’t, thanks to … Continue reading Temple Hopping in Chiang Mai
Most solo travellers I met along the way were doing things differently. They were planning as they went along, which a lot of people would fiercely defend it’s the only right way to do it. I wrote a little bit about this before embarking on my four-month adventure – about the ideas that surround the … Continue reading Heading North – a 12-hour train journey to Chiang Mai
The Winged Bone 