Yesterday afternoon at about 1:30, we have arrived at our last stop, Phuket. After we have arrived, the tourist guide gave us warm welcome in the airport. Phuket is a lot different from Bangkok. This is peaceful island. There are lots if western and Indian tourists here, also very commercialized as Bangkok. You can find Starbucks, McDonald's, seven-eleven, even Hard Rock … [Read more...] about Phkuet
Ok, I have said for years that airport security in the US is over regulated, over officious and useless; and simply provides the illusion of security. Well, I'd like to officially welcome Bangkok airport security to the stupid list. (I am going to clean up and correct the comically poor English used by airport security so you can understand) I had a roughly 2 ounce bottle … [Read more...] about Don Mueng Airport Sucks
Yesterday was our exploring day and also the last full day in Bangkok. I went to a big shopping center named MBK. In oder to get there, we used both MRT and BRT as our transportation toos. I did have good impression with both transportation systems. I think transportation to the city is like artery to the body. In oder to operate efficiently, the city has to provide reliable … [Read more...] about Free day in Bangkok
Phuket is a perfect city with the perfect weather, perfect environment, and perfect hotels. I prefer stay here 1 more week or more. And we will do something exciting tomorrow. However, the internet here is really horrible! The connection does rarely work! I hope it could be better tomorrow and I can post more! Goodnight everybody~ … [Read more...] about Perfect place, horrible internet!
Tonight we went to eat at a restaurant on the beach. I don't know the name of the place, but it was good food and we were able to watch the sun set as we were eating. After dinner everyone split off into different groups. A couple people and I stayed behind at the beach and walked along the surf for a while before walking through the night market back to the hotel. Their … [Read more...] about Evening in Phuket