Bangkok

To me, arriving in Bangkok symbolizes an official touchdown in Asia with the entire region at your fingertips. From Bangkok, there are just so many places to be discovered, of course starting with the city itself.

Although touristy, I love having street pad thai (with a sprinkling of sugar, really) and shopping for cheap tanks on Khaosan Road.  I also love leaving Khaosan Road for the classier Siolim district.

I love the plastic tables and chairs sat outside bars but I also love the rooftop pools and fancy hotels which you can snag at a deal.  I love racing through the busy streets in tuk-tuks to hang out in the gay district. I love walking through Soi Cowboy and being utterly confused.



I love the beautiful, weird mixed-up mess it is. I also love room service in the form of mango sticky rice.