Arrived safely in Bangkok last night and was soon deposited by an overpriced taxi on the infamous Koa San Rd - it is pure madness!!! Found an equally overpriced place to stay (had really had enough of my backpack by this point) which considering is still an absolute dump - the view out of my window is a wall! Sooo many people here though and I soon got talking to some guys from Amsterdam. Spent the night drinking cheap beer and watching the he/she's pounce on ...

Chiang Mai has been fantastic. Took the 12 HOUR bus journey from Bangkok last Sunday and it's been non-stop since then! Went on a two day trek (was originally 3 days but I changed it once I realised what I was in for!!!) in North West Chiang Mai Jungle and up to the hill tribe Lahu village. I have no idea how many metres I climbed but it took more than the 3 hours the guide had promised me (more like 5)! By the time we reached the top I couldn't take another ...