Sometimes, living in the Korea, it is easy to forget just how far away from home I am. Everything is so modern and built up, that most streets in Bucheon or Seoul could just as easily be a street in Boston or Hartford.
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| The street outside my apartment |
However, as soon as you step off the plane in Bangkok, you know you are somewhere new and different. The heat was the first thing that hit me. During the summer, 90-degree days are nothing special, but after months of heavy coats, scarves and mittens, it is easy to forget what heat and humidity feel like. But, oh how quickly you are reminded!
Everything in Bangkok is different: the food, the people, the weather, the buildings- EVERYTHING. On the cab ride to my hotel, I caught my first glimpse of the spectacles to come.
On my first night, I arrived just in time to get to my hotel, take a look around and have some amazing Thai street food. I had Pad Thai and a spring roll. It cost me just under 1.50 USD and it was amazing! (Full disclosure- I had this for dinner every night)
I ate my dinner walking up and down Khaosan Rd, which is the local backpacker hotspot. My hotel was on this street, and while usually I try to stay away from night life when I am traveling alone- in hindsight I am glad I chose this location because it is very well known centrally located, making it a good spot to call home base.
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| Khaosan Road at Dusk |
Stay tuned for the recap of the rest of the trip!
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