Bangkok
Julkaistu: 05.06.2023
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It's 38 degrees. It feels like 46 degrees. The sun is blazing from the sky and no, those are not clouds, that's the smog. Bangkok, you totally exhausted me. But let's start from the beginning. We spent a total of 3 nights in a hotel in Thailand's capital Bangkok. The start was a bit bumpy again, as I didn't tolerate the food from the previous evening. Guys, I don't know what's going on either. So David set off on his own. Do you have a garment specially made for you hanging in the wardrobe? No? ... Me neither. But David does now. As soon as he has a wardrobe again 😂 David went to the tailor and had a suit designed. Yes, you heard that right. Not me, but David! So you can imagine which store we walked the most while we were in Bangkok. And don't you dare tell me that it's always women who go shopping. But nah, everything's good. In any case, the result is impressive and David looks very stylish in it. The whole thing cost only a fraction compared to Germany.
Well, in any case, we were able to gather the first impressions in Bangkok around noon. Buddhism prevails in Thailand. Gold is highly regarded here. By the way, we discovered a huge Buddha. Or rather, it was hard to miss it.
What immediately catches our attention is that many things in Thailand are more regulated and modern than in Bali. There is still a lot of hustle and bustle on the streets, but it is not as chaotic as in Bali. So we dared to go on a sightseeing tour. We visited some markets, temples, and other attractions. We did all this using a hop-on-hop-off tour with the boat. The idea behind it was to not have to walk too much, as the heat was really intense. In the end, we still walked over 15 km. Bangkok is a city that never sleeps and things really get going in the evening. The city is illuminated everywhere, whether on the street or at the temples. There are markets everywhere with food, drinks, and clothing. The famous Khaosan Road is where people party and do business. Loud music, being approached from every side, taxis here and there, and in the meantime, someone tries to sell you a skewered scorpion. I'm telling you, at some point you don't know anymore which way is up. Speaking of skewered scorpion. Yes, you heard that right. As I think everyone knows, strange things are eaten here. Insects, scorpions, there was even a skinned crocodile on the table. Well, I don't really know what to say about it. I don't find it great, to be honest. Street food takes on a whole different meaning here than it does for us. Sometimes they are really just small stalls by the roadside. Sometimes they are built on scooters, sometimes they are pushed. A pan, gas cylinder, ingredients, and cutlery. That's all you need here. I have to admit that I prefer the stands with fruit and fresh juices. As always, you can treat yourself to a massage everywhere. But how can you relax between loud music, various smells, and thousands of people, is a mystery to me. We end our short trip in Bangkok with a ride in a tuk-tuk through the streets of Bangkok at night. And we fall asleep completely exhausted in the air-conditioned room. By the way, it was "cooled" to 29 degrees. Which initially felt really cold when you came in from outside.
Conclusion Bangkok. As always, it's an experience that I wouldn't want to miss. We were able to collect interesting impressions again. Nevertheless, I think you don't have to spend too much time there. Unless you are a real party animal and can't get enough of hustle and bustle and action. Then this is the right place for you. Bangkok is a very dirty city. It's not uncommon to see a rat scurrying by. In the side streets, you become very aware of the poverty of the people here. Some people live in their garage. Privacy or any comfort is not given here. I really liked the night markets and the temples. Although I have to say, of course, that we really only saw a fraction of the city. The temperature and the noticeable pollution in the air definitely slowed us down. For me, it was enough nevertheless. Now I'm looking forward to beautiful days on the Thai Gulf.
Cheers
Well, in any case, we were able to gather the first impressions in Bangkok around noon. Buddhism prevails in Thailand. Gold is highly regarded here. By the way, we discovered a huge Buddha. Or rather, it was hard to miss it.
What immediately catches our attention is that many things in Thailand are more regulated and modern than in Bali. There is still a lot of hustle and bustle on the streets, but it is not as chaotic as in Bali. So we dared to go on a sightseeing tour. We visited some markets, temples, and other attractions. We did all this using a hop-on-hop-off tour with the boat. The idea behind it was to not have to walk too much, as the heat was really intense. In the end, we still walked over 15 km. Bangkok is a city that never sleeps and things really get going in the evening. The city is illuminated everywhere, whether on the street or at the temples. There are markets everywhere with food, drinks, and clothing. The famous Khaosan Road is where people party and do business. Loud music, being approached from every side, taxis here and there, and in the meantime, someone tries to sell you a skewered scorpion. I'm telling you, at some point you don't know anymore which way is up. Speaking of skewered scorpion. Yes, you heard that right. As I think everyone knows, strange things are eaten here. Insects, scorpions, there was even a skinned crocodile on the table. Well, I don't really know what to say about it. I don't find it great, to be honest. Street food takes on a whole different meaning here than it does for us. Sometimes they are really just small stalls by the roadside. Sometimes they are built on scooters, sometimes they are pushed. A pan, gas cylinder, ingredients, and cutlery. That's all you need here. I have to admit that I prefer the stands with fruit and fresh juices. As always, you can treat yourself to a massage everywhere. But how can you relax between loud music, various smells, and thousands of people, is a mystery to me. We end our short trip in Bangkok with a ride in a tuk-tuk through the streets of Bangkok at night. And we fall asleep completely exhausted in the air-conditioned room. By the way, it was "cooled" to 29 degrees. Which initially felt really cold when you came in from outside.
Conclusion Bangkok. As always, it's an experience that I wouldn't want to miss. We were able to collect interesting impressions again. Nevertheless, I think you don't have to spend too much time there. Unless you are a real party animal and can't get enough of hustle and bustle and action. Then this is the right place for you. Bangkok is a very dirty city. It's not uncommon to see a rat scurrying by. In the side streets, you become very aware of the poverty of the people here. Some people live in their garage. Privacy or any comfort is not given here. I really liked the night markets and the temples. Although I have to say, of course, that we really only saw a fraction of the city. The temperature and the noticeable pollution in the air definitely slowed us down. For me, it was enough nevertheless. Now I'm looking forward to beautiful days on the Thai Gulf.
Cheers
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