Of all the 7 places I have stopped by during the journey, Pai is the place that I truly relaxed. The funny thing is I never heard about Pai before let alone included it in my initial travel plan. It was recommended by a fellow traveler I met in Siem Reap. Getting opinion of a place from other traveler is better than relying on a guide book. A town with such a funny...

Day 5 was Chinese New Year eve. Normally, I would spend my time shopping for new cloths back at home before go back for reunion dinner with my family. Yes, I’m a last minute shopper. However, this year I was not at home. I was at Chiang Mai. After arriving from Bangkok via train, I headed straight to old city of Chiang Mai by red sawngthaew (bigger version of...

Since this is the season for love, let me share a topic that I have been avoiding most of the time; love. You see, I have not involve in any serious relationship for quite some time now. Most people thought that I am choosy or even worse a gay. Firstly, I am definitely NOT gay and secondly, I am still waiting to meet the right girl. I cannot simply pick one for the...

After transit in Bangkok, I went to Chiang Mai by an overnight sleeper train. Not only it got me to my destination comfortably, I actually saved on a night of accommodation. The train departed from Hua Lamphong train station punctually at 6pm. I must say the train was the most comfortable transportation I took for the whole 2 weeks trip. I could actually sleep in...

I arrived at Mo Chit bus station near Chatuchak in Bangkok around 7pm. Unlike the journey from Siem Reap to Poipet, the 5 hours bus ride (207 Baht) from Aranyaprathet was very comfortable. The bus was not overcrowded, fully air-conditioned, on time and the road was smooth. Tookie, my Bangkok’s friend was kind enough to pick me up from the station. Because it...