Hi - that's us in Chiang Mai now. Had a good few days in Bangkok but glad to be away from there as it's too hot, too smelly, too busy and too expensive. The grand palace was pretty amazing and we got a tour from a guide who used to be in the Royal Guards, really nice guy who was full of information. Khao San Road was entertaining but got fed up off being invited to ping pong shows. Rik had to decline as his days on stage are over. We got the night train up to Ch...

Steve and his lady boy - he swears he doesn't fancy her/him!

Aaaaaaaaaarrrrgggghhhhhhh. 50 pence for a 3 wheeled death ride through the streets of Bangkok while trollied on cheap beer. Bargain.

Beaten at Thumb wars, by a 7 year old girl, 3 times in a row!! My defence was it's very hot and she waited till I'd had a skin full of local bevvy.

Greetings all. I don't think we've ever felt so alien in a place before, but loving it just the same. Bangkok is overwhelming. Incredibly hot, sticky, smoggy and busy. We tried to go to several places yesterday and as soon as we got the map out we were approached by "Helpful" locals, who informed us that the place we wanted to see was closed, not there, burnt to the ground or rubbish! However, they could take us to a nice place where we could get a sui...