🌍 One Month in Thailand: My Journey So Far 🌍 Part 1
It’s been a month since I landed in Thailand, and I’ve already covered quite a bit of ground. I’ve been to Bangkok, Phuket, and Phi Phi, and each place has offered something unique.
My first stop in Thailand was in the crazy capital of Bangkok. I was immediately struck by the energy of the place, specifically the noise and the overwhelming amount of motorbikes. The traffic is mad, and the streets are always busy with people going about their day. I tried plenty of local street food, including pad Thai and different curries. Most of the food is very spicy, even if the locals insist it is not. What I found quite interesting is that when I asked the Thai people for little spice, they understood that as a small amount of spicy sauce rather than reducing the overall spiciness or changing to a less spicy sauce. So if you’re here, that might be some useful information! The 7/11 stores became my go-to for cold drinks and quick snacks, they’re literally on every corner.
Phuket was a different experience being the biggest island in Thailand; there are many cool places to visit. I took a half-day tour visiting an elephant sanctuary with four elephants, where I learned about them and interacted with them in an ethical way. It was a fantastic experience that left me with a deeper appreciation for these gentle giants. On another day, I went to the famous Big Buddha temple, which was, as the name suggests, very big! For my final day, I hiked up a hill known for its monkeys. As I was walking up the mountain, the third and final monkey I encountered managed to steal my Fanta bottle right out of my bag while it was still on my back! He sat and drank the whole thing in front of me without any fear. In my opinion, this monkey has created a great advertisement for the Fanta brand.
In the next article, I will be discussing the famous Koh Phi Phi islands and Krabi!
