Bangkok
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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Bangkok in 4 Days
Bangkok – it’s a city that needs no introduction. Regarded as the pinnacle destination for any backpacker’s itinerary and a favoured spot amongst faithful Buddhists and ex-pats alike, Bangkok illustrates the splendid harmony between the country’s undeniable spirituality and complete mind-bending chaos! Never has there been a city with such polar extremes, and that’s the beauty of it! Among these streets, devout Buddhist monks walk alongside skimpily dressed prostitutes and ladyboys. Luxury 5-star hotels stand across the road from roach-infested hostels. It’s a city of total unpredictability! Though one thing is for sure, this Bangkok deserves a place on your travel itinerary! So in that case, let me show you…
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The 15 Best Highlights to See in Bangkok
Bangkok, the iconic city, has become the pinnacle destination for travellers and expats alike to escape reality in a spiritual and exotic haven. It’s possibly the most renowned Asian city of them all, and there’s little wonder why. People travel from all across the globe to experience the city in all its glory. Bangkok has become synonymous with backpacking culture, and many see it as the definition of paradise. Part of its appeal is its vast diversity and its harmonious acceptance of all walks of life. Devout Buddhist monks walk the same street as skimpily dressed prostitutes and ladyboys. Never has there been a city with such polar extremes, and…
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Bangkok: Welcome to the Jungle
Bangkok: a city with much expectation, which should of been its downfall. I made that mistake with Bali, such high hopes for somewhere which had been given so much hype as a paradise. Pegged as a highlight before my arrival, only to be thoroughly disappointed by the bleak mark of the tourist trade. Hordes of topless, beer-bellied, pink skinned, flip-flop flapping tourists parading the streets loudly extinguishing any sign of culture. That’s what I expected of Bangkok, I was wrong. Arriving My journey from the airport to my hostel perfectly summarized my time and the vibe of Bangkok. I stepped onto the modern rail which ran from the airport…
