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...