Sunday, March 18, 2012

Places we NEED to go: the big city

I don't have a set itinerary for our trip... I basically want to fly into Bangkok and figure it out day by day from there. That being said, I definitely have a couple of places that I know I want to see.

destination one: Bangkok

I'm going to cheat and refer to Bangkok as one attraction, despite there being several things I want to see and do there. I believe that it would just be a crime not to go to Bangkok while in Thailand. It has a reputation for being somewhat overwhelming for first timers, which I find a little intimidating, but it also has a reputation for having phenomenal night life and being rich in culture.

There are so many things I want to see while in Bangkok, but I'll limit myself to three. First, I definitely want to visit Wat Phra Kaew, the temple of Emerald Buddha. I am not a religious person, but the architecture alone may turn me into one.

Second, I have to see Chinatown. As a born and raised Torontonian, I am sorry to say that I find our version of Chinatown to be an unpleasant place where I'm constantly overwhelmed by things that am not familiar with. I can only imagine the culture shock will be significantly more intense in this version of Chinatown, but since I said that I wanted an adventure and to be removed from my comfort zone, I think that this is an important place for me to see. 

Lastly, I definitely want to experience Soi Cowboy, the red-light district of Bangkok. As a student who likes to party, it would be an un-missable experience. Soi Cowboy has a reputation for having absolutely amazing nightlife, with over 40 bars compacted onto the strip.
If you need any more proof that Bangkok is a city full of adventure, check out Hollywood's interpretation of it...

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