Grand Escapades
Travel Photography & Travel Experiences of Africa, South America, the Middle-East & Asia
If you are into shopping, and no matter what you are looking for, Bangkok is THE place on this planet where you should be!
If you are into shopping, and no matter what you are looking for, Bangkok is THE place on this planet where you should be! Here, you simply can find just anything, from the cheapest souvenirs to Haute Couture, from old telephone spare parts to Ferrari cars, from illegal copies of the last movies to the latest laptop computer. Continue Reading →
The new Sky Train zips you around the city in air conditioned carts in no time, Bangkok, Thailand
No matter where you stay in Bangkok, you end up in a lot of different kinds of transports! The cheapest way to get around is the bus. With the help of a bus map that can be bought everywhere, it is relatively easy and can be quick if there is a bus lane. But yes! Traffic can be murderous in this city, especially around the evening when we thought it was finally cool enough to go out again. Continue Reading →
Grand Palace, that had just been restorated, Bangkok, Thailand
Heidi took a bus from Battambang to the border, walked across to the Thai side, caught a Tuk Tuk to the next town six kilometers away and jumped on a bus to Bangkok, a trip that took all in all 9 hours. Of course, it was not as smooth as it sounds. So here are some details… Continue Reading →