Bangkok and arrived in Sattahip :)

After a long travel day, with a layover in Kuwait, I arrived in Bangkok on Thursday and made my way to my hostel just off Khoa San road. I met some fellow solo travellers straight away, and joined them that evening for a night out at rooftop bars which was super fun!🍻

Yesterday, I explored the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, followed by a traditional theatre performance. I walked back to the hostel, taking in the city along the way and stopping for coffee and snacks. I spent last night with the same group as the previous evening. We had a tuk tuk race to a bar and then went to a Drag Show.🛺 As gay marriage has just been legalised in Thailand, it was a great atmosphere and I had a really good time. I made some really close connections in such a short period, and I was nearly convinced to stay longer. However, as I am starting my first volunteering stint tomorrow it wouldn’t have been possible sadly.

I am honestly surprised I enjoyed Bangkok as much as I did! It’s been a packed few days full of sightseeing, meeting new people, and taking in the atmosphere.

I am now in Sattahip, which is about 3 hours south of Bangkok. I am staying at the only hostel here and the owner has told me that hardly any foreigners come here so I will become one of the locals! The village is mainly owned by the Thai Navy, meaning foreigners shouldn’t really wander around the streets. No complaints from me on this as I have been able to relax on the hostel rooftop and read my book (currently reading ‘Girl, Women, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo which I am enjoying). Tonight I will be going to the local food market and watching the sunset which is apparently amazing here ☀️

Hope everyone is doing well and Storm Eowyn hasn’t blown you away!! xoxo