2 and a half weeks in Thailand complete. Now we've moved on to Vietnam for potentially 2-3 months (depending on how much we like it). We took a flight from our last destination Chiang Mai to Bangkok, then Bangkok to Hanoi and stayed in Hanoi for a total of 9 days on and off - … Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam – busy, beeps & beers
Our initial plan for Chiang Rai was to visit for 4 full days, but after seeing countless blogs and Instagram posts of Pai, we decided to make a detour. I say we, but really I nagged Freddie until he gave in. We had such a great time in Pai that I am glad we did … Continue reading Moving On Up – Chiang Rai
Our third stop: the backpacker filled village of Pai. Originally, we were headed to Chiang Rai after Chiang Mai but after Instagram-stalking what Pai had to offer, I convinced Freddie we needed to go. The only issue; forums described the journey to Pai as ‘hell’ and ‘awful’, with 762 curves during the 3 hour journey. … Continue reading I Love You Pai
After a hectic few days in Bangkok, we moved further north to the smaller, slightly less hectic city of Chiang Mai. When we first arrived, I instantly felt a lot more content there – it was a lot quieter and there already seemed to be so much more to do. We spent a total of … Continue reading On the Road Again – Chiang Mai
The trip of a lifetime begins... After an exhausting 14 hour journey, functioning on very minimal amounts of sleep, we have arrived in Thailand's capital, Bangkok! I must admit, my first impression of the city was slightly tarnished by my hangry state, but in some ways Bangkok was both everything I thought it would be … Continue reading The Hustle and Bustle of Bangkok
Before I start writing any official blog posts, I thought it best to introduce myself. I'm Maria from Northern Ireland, but I've been living in Newcastle upon Tyne for the past 4 years. I've now left the toon to travel around the world with my annoying boyfriend - we're starting our travels in Thailand, working … Continue reading Aloha
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