So I haven't had time to blog since I've been here because I've been so busy (and maybe a little lazy!!) so I thought it was time to try and summarise a month living in one of the craziest cities in the world. I'm not sure at what point it dawned on me that my first proper job and first time living away from my family (except university of course) was in a country where I couldn't speak a word of the language and knew a grand total of 1 person! It has taken me a...

This entry is a bit late because of just how busy we were towards the end of the trip. But here's the low down on the final two stops on my Southern Thailand Sojourn: Koh SamuiAfter leaving our lovely tree houses at Koh Sok we travelled for about 3 hours by truck to the ferry port, which was a nice surprise seen as the journey had originally been scheduled to last 6 hours, and travelled another hour my ferry to reach Koh Samui. Our hotel was simple but perfectl...

Not a lot of time to write as I have to be up at 3.15am to make sure I get to the airport in plenty of time for my next flight to Seoul! Thailand has been great, if a bit hot. I am taking away some great memories, new friends and a bit of sunburn! I will fill in more on the second half of my Thailand trip when I'm settled in Korea. For now I need to get some kip because tomorrow is going to be a busy/scary/new day! X

Sat 27th I tried to venture out again by myself in Bangkok and settled on a metro pass as the easiest mode of transport. I got off a few stops from my hotel at Lumphini Park, which was huge and very very pretty. When I was taking refuge in the shade a guy came and started to chat to me, telling me about the lizards that live in the lake which look like crocodiles (sadly none came out of the water!). Overall, Thai people have been lovely, very friendly, chatt...

So I arrived in Bangkok at about 10.30 this morning, the pilot apologised hundreds of times for the 15 minute delay but I don't think anyone had really noticed! The flights were long but fairly painless. I thought Malaysian Air were pretty good really, big comfy seats, friendly staff and (despite my dislike of aeroplane food) they kept us very well fed and watered. Being a new traveller, the ease with which I have managed to get here was slightly disconcert...