The Two of Clubs – Part 3

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Number 2 – Visit Thailand (Two of Clubs) – Monday 29th January

Part 3 – Pai

I understand now why Pai is recognised as the backpacker’s paradise. From the moment we stepped off the minibus, you could just feel the atmosphere: friendly, relaxed, and so laid back. Even the 1.7km walk to our accommodation was enjoyable. We had arrived pretty late from Chiang Mai, and our accommodation was outside of the centre, but the walk there was just beautiful, along country lanes with the most amazing stars shining down on us.Read More »

The Two of Clubs

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Number 2 – Visit Thailand (Two of Clubs) – Friday 20th January 2017

Part 1 – Bangkok

This is going to end up being at least two parts long, as there is just so much to write about!

I’m currently sat on the night bus on my way to Chiang Mai, after a crazy few days in Bangkok. I have very mixed feelings about Thailand’s capital city; on the one hand there are some amazing sights, and some incredible temples that can incite spiritual moments, but on the other hand I was extremely surprised by how westernised and touristy it was. I guess that was be expected, being the capital city and the beginning of so many trips, owing to the large airport here, but I think with this being my first time to Asia, I was expecting something slightly different. Not necessarily a bad thing, but something to bear in mind. I also didn’t do everything in the three days here, but I did do most of the things on my list.Read More »

The Nine of Clubs

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Number 9 – The Nine of Clubs

I planned to cross off a lot of things from the Apocalyst over the next few months; visit Thailand, see the killing fields, live in Tokyo, amongst many other things. Right now I’m sat on the train to London ready to fly to Bangkok tomorrow, after an extremely emotional ‘see you soon’. And I realised something. The one item from the list that I could never have planned or predicted has ended up happening.Read More »