Firstly, apologies on the typos and grammar in my blogs. A little tricky when writing on my phone! Another day, another flight with Air Asia. Just as well we weren't going from Australia! Very uneventful apart from the two hour wait in line to get our VISA exemption back into Thailand. We made a good choice of accommodation this time in Bangkok, right next to the metro and train station heading south. We have now classed ourselves as flashpackers, as opposed to ...

We had an easy uneventful flight on Thai Lion to Chiang Mai. Just as well we flew as we heard from other people the train and bus were a nightmare. The north of Thailand is lush green with undulating hills and Chiang Mai is a smallish city nestled amongst the landscape. The city is full of trees and hidden labyrinths of sois (alleys) with guest houses, restaurants and countless temples dotted throughout. The old city is a square which is surrounded by a moat whi...

What an easy four hour flight that was on Thai Airways after having to go through rigorous security and waiting in line for an hour and a half to check in! Air NZ still slightly better but loved the leg room. Then wham as expected we got hit by a wave of hot humid heat when we arrived. It definitely seems to get hotter at night in Bangkok around 29 degrees with 200 percent (well it feels like it) humidity. After being with the delightful Balinese it is quite fu...