We decided that before getting on our overnight train to Chiang Mai we would take a day trip to Ayutthaya, which is 80km north of Bangkok. We picked tickets up at the station which cost 30 baht (70p ish) for third class, which is what a lot of the locals use. Our train was scheduled to leave 10.05am. The board showed most of the other trains as delayed with no apparent reason. The delays were ranging from half an hour to over an hour. Nobody seemed bothered at a...

Our first evening in Bangkok we went to the Night Market in Patpong (we ended up spending most evenings here), which was a five minute walk from our hostel. It had lots of stalls selling anything from knock off designer bags to fridge magnets. I picked up some cheap sunglasses (which I absolutely love). If you are good at bartering there is your opportunity to do it! Although personally I am terrible at it and find it awkward! There were lots of restuarants and b...