Comments on: Bangkok (Day 1) – Arrival in Bangkok

By: Veron

Veron — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:21:51 +0000

Hi Ingrid! Thanks for sharing! I love Bangkok and try to make a trip there at least once a year. Happy to know that Manila has similar malls and markets because that means we have one more option! Like you, I’m not a beach person myself. The culture, the food, the sights and the shopping are the main draw for me.

Siam Niramit? No, I haven’t seen it before. But you have me intrigued! That’s a great tip!

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:37:52 +0000

Hi Veron! I’m Ingrid Mediarito from the Philippines. I got to read your Bangkok post from a link of a friend’s facebook post. My son, bestfriend, and I had just been to Bangkok two weekends ago and I still have this penchant for reading things about Bangkok. I think I still have a “hang-over” of researching about Bangkok since most of what we did there was DIY. I read the comments and your replies, and I can’t help but notice the familiarity with the way you speak :) I mean, it’s like I’m reading a post of someone close to me (but really haven’t met yet..haha!). I am not very fond of the beaches too…it’s already too hot here in the Philippines. Even here in the Philippines, I haven’t been to the nice beaches in our islands. I’m not a shopping addict either (even when we went to Bangkok). Most of the shopping malls or night markets there are similar with what we have here in Manila. And the price is not that far from each other. What we did was mostly culture and food trips! Were you able to watch Siam Niramit?

Hope we get to know each other and share more travel posts and tips :)

By: Veron

Veron — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:09:11 +0000

Hehe I can frankly say that I was on “high alert mode” at all times. No one actually made me feel uneasy or suspicious. But I feel it’s necessary to always be wary of the surroundings and the people around when you’re traveling. Even more so when you’re traveling alone and have no one looking out for you.

So do remain alert and bolt when anyone starts making you uncomfortable.

Good luck!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:27:07 +0000

Hi Veron, I just finished reading your solo travel entries! I could practically feel your whole adventure because you were rather detailed with photos that you posted. I’ve actually been thinking of travelling solo to somewhere one of the days but what’s holding me back is the issue of safety. However, your entries were very inspiring…
The last time I went to BKK was about 5 yrs ago with someone so I’ve been thinking if I should make it a solo trip this time round in December.

One question though, when you were walking alone at “ulu” places, did you at any point feel uneasy or worry that someone might be following you? Haha…

Thanks!

By: ck

ck — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:17:07 +0000

where did you get tat map??? :D

By: Veron

Veron — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:28:00 +0000

Goodness, you’re right! I just checked out the Black Canyon website and this Katong outlet is their first outlet outside of Thailand! Looks like the one at Serene Centre didn’t close down after all. It merely moved to East Coast. Now I know where to go to relive some of my fond Bangkok memories :)

Thank you!

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:32:37 +0000

There is actually a Black Canyon cafe in Singapore at the Katong area. It’s in between Katong Shopping Mall and the few Katong Laksa stalls, opposite Roxy Square. I’m not too sure if that’s the same black canyon cafe chain though!

By: alldoneup

alldoneup — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:43:40 +0000

Great pictures, love the pink tree!

By: Veron

Veron — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:27:10 +0000

Oh no I think that’s an illusion lol! The streets, particularly the smaller ones, were strewn with litter. Everyday when I returned to my hotel room after exploring the city in my flip-flops, the soles of my feet would be black!

By: pkchukiss

pkchukiss — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:59:06 +0000

The city looks very clean from your pictures. Has Bangkok finally turned into Little Singapore? Mwahaha!

By: Veron

Veron — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:14:54 +0000

Wow that would help a lot! I’m not really into the whole beach/surfing thing which is why I’ve never holidayed in Phuket. Other than beaches there should be a lot more to do and see there, right?

By: Veron

Veron — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:13:04 +0000

I know this sounds crazy, but I kinda feel like going there again during the Chinese New Year holidays! Too soon?

By: Edmund Ng

Edmund Ng — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:22:29 +0000

Hey Veron,

yep, gotta agree with you, 25 bucks a person for twin sharing is pretty cheap, can’t get that in SG unless you stay in a back-pack place.
I’ll keep you posted about the ‘more tense, less friendly’ impression when i’m there. I guess everyone is affected in some way, be it politics or the grim economic outlook..

Phuket is heaven! Bkk is great for shopping, clubbing & eating, but Phuket is more to chill and explore the natural surroundings. Let me know your budget and i’ll recommend some places in Phuket for ya :)
(better book early before the CNY stampede gets underway)

By: vinsion

vinsion — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:17:43 +0000

woo.. veron is backed.
continue to stay tune to ur holiday post. =)
reading ur post reminds me of my trip to bangkok.. hope to visit there soon.

By: Veron

Veron — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:56:20 +0000

You’re going on a 9-day trip too? Cool! During the trip I somewhat got the feeling that people seemed more tense, less friendly. Let me know if you feel the same way.

I wouldn’t exactly call 50 bucks a night a ripoff. That comes up to just 25 bucks a person for twin sharing — one of the cheapest hotel deals I’ve ever gotten! Though, staying in a boutique hotel would be nice for a change :)

Phuket is an unexplored terrain to me. Who knows, I just might head there for the next vacation! I’m looking for some place nice to go over the Chinese New Year holidays anyway.

By: Veron

Veron — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:49:30 +0000

It’s up :)

By: Veron

Veron — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:49:12 +0000

My pleasure!

By: Veron

Veron — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:49:06 +0000

Thanks for the kind thoughts! Being down with flu and fever somewhat put a damper on part of the trip, but it was a whole lot of fun once I recovered!

By: Edmund Ng

Edmund Ng — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:30:19 +0000

Glad you enjoyed your Bkk trip – I’m going there this weekend for 9 days :)
Even throughout the riots and protests, it was a safe city to visit since the protests were just confined to a small area. Tourists aren’t usually bothered.

You certainly got ripped off at diamond city hotel – for $50/night there are so many better places to stay, try the Sukhumvit Rd area, lots of boutique hotels and good value for money!
Bkk is known for their street dogs, there’s a charity called Soi Dogs that looks after the strays. Have to agree with you there aren’t too many cats around on the streets.
As for the Hard Rock cafe, they’re opening a new massive one in Phuket next month – see if you can do a blog about it :)
Where did you get that map from? its pretty cool.

By: mikey

mikey — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:21:12 +0000

wow another trip can’t wait to read day 2, thanks.