Kanchanaburi is a lively, relatively modern town with regular train and coach connections to and from Bangkok. It has bars selling buckets of booze for 10baht (look out for the ''get drunk for 10baht'' bar sign, if you needed the hint...) a great night market and loads of choices for those of you wanting to go on … Continue reading Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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Bamboo Rafts and Local Markets – Sangkhlaburi
Given the array of options for bamboo rafting, kayaking and other river adventures in the area, it wouldn't have made sense to leave Sangkhlaburi without getting back in the water.As with jungle trekking, most local guesthouses and hostels can arrange expeditions for you without breaking the bank. We headed for the Song Karia river (another … Continue reading Bamboo Rafts and Local Markets – Sangkhlaburi
Jungle Trekking, Sangkhlaburi
The day we went trekking outside of Sangkhlaburi, it was 52C outside. Apparently that's 126F. It was f***ing hot. There are vast expanses of stunning national park to explore in the area, and you should find that your hostel or guesthouse can arrange a trek for you- whether it's for one day or six. If you're unsure … Continue reading Jungle Trekking, Sangkhlaburi
Sangkhlaburi – pt 2
So you've swum and sunbathed at the lake, you've had a few too many Changs at the Blue Rock Bar and you're wondering what to do with your hangover. Well luckily for you, Sangkhlaburi has a bunch of famous sights to see that don't require any swimming or hiking- just so long as you can … Continue reading Sangkhlaburi – pt 2
Sangkhlaburi – pt 1
There are too many things to tell you about in the tiny, rural town of Sangkhlaburi to fit them all into one post. (And yes, there's a lot more to say about Bangkok too, but I'll be coming back to that later...)There are regular buses from Bangkok direct to Sangkhlaburi from Mo Chit station, or you can … Continue reading Sangkhlaburi – pt 1
Wat Arun and Wat Pho, Bangkok
From Khao San road it’s onto Wat Arun (the temple of dawn) and Wat Pho (the temple of the reclining Buddha) . There are so many temples in Bangkok that you could see a different Buddha every day, but I found these two particularly interesting. The temples are stunning, intricate pieces of art and architecture … Continue reading Wat Arun and Wat Pho, Bangkok