Part 37: Island hopping.....* I'd spent the next few days doing pretty much nothing in Koh Samui but relaxing. Ironically after my previous talk of avoiding the comfort zone, this was as comfortable a zone as one could possibly get. No thinking or exploring, no running up mountains, no looking at my watch, just heavenly beaches, sun and everything I needed in close proximity all around me. But I surely earned the right to switch off and relax I feel, and why ...

Part 36: Koh Samui...... I loved absolutely everything about Chiang Mai so far. From the people, the food, the ambience, through to the scenery and wildlife. Its certainly a place that left a huge impression on me. Even though I'd not stopped from the second I got off the plane - there was far more that this beautiful district had to offer, and so much more exploration to be had. Admittedly my few days were no way near enough, and perhaps I should have booke...

Part 35: The Elephants..... As I sat in the lobby, wondering once more what would be in stall for me, I noticed that no one else from the Hostel were preparing for this particular trip. Unlike me, they were all sleeping soundly, probably for most of the day I would expect, trying to shake their hangovers. I on the other hand, was on the verge of embarking on yet another adventure, that I seemingly knew nothing about. Barely enough time passed for me to clear ...

Part 34: Chiang Mai by night..... This was fast turning into my favorite hostel so far. For a start it was only £3 a night, and thats with breakfast included. Gina, the proprietor was awesome - kind of like your mom, sorting things for you, making sure you had insect repellent on before you went out, organizing your laundry. Also we could help our selves to the drinks in the fridge, beers included, and she trusted us to write it down on a piece of paper if no...

Part 33: Wat Phra Doi Suthep. I was still in a haze from my personal encounter with the tigers - the thought of what I just did, still hadn't quite sunk in yet. Still it was nice to have the company, just walking around the sanctuary sharing my moment with the Swiss guy, who appeared to be equally blown away by his experience. The grounds in which the sanctuary lay were beautiful and equally fitting of such an amazing place. There were adorably cute cubs play...