Bangkok Madness

So I have arrived in Thailand! After a 24 hour journey with a few girls from the course we made it the crazy city of Bangkok. I can honestly say I have never seen anything like it. There seems to be no rules on the road (the biggest and fastest vehicle on the road wins) therefore making the taxi drive to the hostel interesting!

We only had about 36 hours in Bangkok before we had to get an over night bus (12 hours long) to the tranquil Island of Koh Samui so we packed in as much as possible.

On the Thursday night I had my first experience of Thai food from a street vendor, as Liz (my bubbly American room mate) showed me the Thai ways. It was delicious.....not yet experienced Thai Green Curry but this Pad Thai was amazing and it was only 30 baht (60p)!!!

Friday was a real touristy day. Four girls off my course (Hanisha, Lindsey, Katie and Claire) and I took the sky train to catch a boat up the dirty Bangkok river to the Grand Palace. I have never seen so much contrast between rich and poor along the side of the river. There were falling down shanty huts next to sky high ultra modern hotels like the Hilton.

I'm not sure how to describe the Palace, every tiny square inch was amazingly finished and designed. I think I will just let the photos do the talking at just how beautiful it was.

With love from Thailand xxx

The Packing Nightmare!

Hi everyone, and welcome to my blog. I am going to try and write lots of posts throughout my travels to keep you all updated of where I am in the world and what I am up to. Hope you enjoy stalking me ;) 

Last week I left my job and flat in Manchester after 4 amazing years there. It was sad to leave the streets of Fallowfield but I'm sure I'll be back visiting next year when I return from my travels. Thanks everyone at work for my leaving presents and send off. Some great essentials to take with me.....I'm a little concerned the chocolate may melt, so I may have to eat that before I leave!! 

I have arrived back in the beautiful sunny (for the time being) Devon while I unpack my flat and condense it in to one backpack, nightmare! Thank god Chris and Bexs no longer live at home and I can completely take over their rooms. Chris' room now consists of yes, no and maybe piles of belongings. While Bex's room looks like a child's den with mosquito nets hung up trying to find the one that doesn't have a hole in it.  

The To Do list is slowly getting smaller as I prepare for the big travel. Visa has been sent off. My new Kindle is full of books ready for my 24 hour journey and lazy days on the beach. Just a few last minute things to sort and I'll be off on a jet plane!! 

20 more sleeps to go until I fly!!!!