And so, another blog set in Bangkok. How much more can there be to see and/or do in this place on the 4th time you visit? We'll as it turns out, LOTS. Im writing this now sitting in my sister Maiken's kitchen in Besancon,France, so the blog will be a picture drawn from memory, thankgod it was a very unforgettable week! I last checked in just after arriving in Thailand after leaving Cambodia. My good friend Emil went home to Copenhagen and I am now traveling with...

With only 3 days remaining of my time in Asia, here are some of the highlight's from what I would like to call the "Experienced" part of my journey. Last time I checked in to blogsville I was in Khao-Sok National Park, a whole lot has gone down since then so here we go! Left the jungle with my new travel buddy Emil the dane with our sights set on Sihanoukville, Cambodia. This was my suggestion seeing as I visited the place not 2 months ago with the Gap...

Hello again, eager readers! Im back with a brand new installment of "Mattis Goes To South East Asia", this time from Thailand! Ive been travelling for over 3 and a half months now, experienced a great range of climate, cultures and traditiones, and Thailand just keep on bringing more and more action. Its a country most would say its impossible to be bored in, and youll hear no objection from me! After Christmas in Bangkok, did some sightseeing around th...

Have you ever had the desire to visit Lao? If you have your like me, if you have not, here's why you should! :) My group is now, after leaving Vietnam down to 4. Travelling by bus through the ever winding, climbing mountain roads, it took us one day to cross the border and make our way to the closest little town in Lao where we spent the first night. Instantly we could tell the difference between the two countries. Lao is much quieter, less provocative in the se...

Good Mornin' Vietnam! Another stage of my trip completed, and Vietnam was a special one. One of the most beautiful and magnificent countries Ive ever seen. From the great vietnamese food, to the busy noisy crazy traffic, cheap clothes and DVD's, this is a country I would highly recommend to other traveler's. And to recite a famous quote if I may: "You were'nt there man! You dont know!" Friday Dec 3: Leaving Cambodia for Vietnam took us on a bus drive a...