Part 32: Chiang Mai......* I was awoken at 3am by my really annoying phone alarm, it barely seemed like I had any sleep at all. Although for the second day running, and to my surprise - no new bites whatsoever, so that was an added bonus, and a hugely welcome relief. It appeared that our plan did work perfectly. Then, unlike some of my previous room mates, I did my best to get ready without making to much noise. All my packing was done the previous night as ...

Part 31: Khaosan Road..... Not only were these swollen bed bug bites, the itchiest, and most irritating I have ever had, they were causing us an extremely unwelcome situation too. We did a little research, discovering that sprays alone are not really that effective, and the only thing that can kill the eggs, is a temperature of more than 120 degrees! Yvonne could potentially infest her entire house In Singapore when she returns, and I would likely infest my co...

Part 30: The Grand Palace..... As is sometimes the case, I wondered how many of the travellers I spoke to the previous night would keep their word about meeting up. So it was with a little scepticism that I made my way to the reception, thinking me and Yvonne would be the only ones going. Especially after all the talking up the night before. But to my surprise, when I reached downstairs, they were all there waiting for us. Sean from Denmark, Elaine from Eng...

Part 29: The floating market.....* I have never been a fan of these so called ready made package tours, and so far on my travels, I cant recall booking any. All of my trips and places that I've visited up to now have either been a mix of do it yourself improv, or just 'winging it' which is, always more fun, considerably more adventurous, and in most cases, far cheaper. But ultimately its the feeling afterwards which gives me the most satisfaction. Not wishing...

Part 28: Hello Bangkok.....* My flight was probably one of the smoothest and most comfortable I have had since I began my travels, and those extra seats, all to myself made so much difference believe me. I noticed a few cramped passengers looking on, thinking, lucky so and so. One tall guy in particular, with his knees almost by his ears, squashed in his seat, appeared to be giving me a few discontented looks, but hey come on, It was just the luck of the draw r...