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Wat Pho: A Solo Escape Chasing The Enticing Temples In Bangkok
A drink at a rooftop bar alone was not how I wanted to spend my evening in Bangkok. As far as I can remember, it has been over 4 years since the last time I took a sip of alcohol. And, I wasn’t planning on breaking my vow not to drink. The truth is, bad things usually happen, every time I drink. Even worse, I was in a foreign land full of complexities and eccentricities. Yet, I was in a mood for a little celebration. After all, it has been, so far, a wondrous year full of mind-blowing adventures and blessings. What’s more, I just ticked off an experience that…
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Ayutthaya: Savoring The Remnants Of Siam’s Golden Days
A memorable trip to a bygone era! That was our guide’s promise on our way to Ayutthaya. “You’re going to see Thailand’s most important and picture-perfect relics”, said our Ayutthaya day tour guide, Roger. As someone who works in the travel industry, I know it’s the guide’s job to pump up its guests. And sometimes, there are tours that just don’t live up to the expectations set by the guides and even blogs. Been there, done that! Whenever a travel guide says something wondrous about a place, a universe of questions will soon fill my head. And, in our Ayutthaya day tour, my inner monologue had a plethora of questions,…
