I usually prefer mountains to beaches and brisk weather to humid hot air so Southeast Asia seems to not be my ideal destination.
Whenever I went though, I was fascinated by how special and different each region is and of course how amazing the food tastes.
PS: Forgive me for putting Dubai in here as well...
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Whenever I went though, I was fascinated by how special and different each region is and of course how amazing the food tastes.
PS: Forgive me for putting Dubai in here as well...
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Dubai
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Bangkok
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I went to Thailand on the way back from visiting my friend in Singapore. It was my first ever holiday alone.
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Bangkok
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I spent a few days in Bangkok and the humidity was awful for me. I tried to do as much in the mornings and evenings and just have showers the rest of the day.
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Wat Pho
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One of the most famous Buddhist temple complexes in Bangkok
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Wat Pho
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It is known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple
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Wat Pho
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The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand
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Wat Pho
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As I got there so early in the morning, I was nearly by myself walking around
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Grand Palace
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I went to the main tourist attraction, the Palace, afterwards but the line was so long and the weather so hot that I didn't go in...
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Bangkok
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Instead I decided to walk around the streets and take in normal Bangkok life
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Bangkok
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In Europe hardly any cables are ever laid over ground so I'm really fascinated by all this visible cable mess
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Bangkok
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The best thing about Bangkok for me was the food prepared by the locals in the most basic way
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Bangkok
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A typical market street
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Street Food
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Once you get over the fact that the food is prepared right next to the highly polluted street you are in for a treat - it's delicious!
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Bangkok
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I just liked the Teddy Bear
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Khao San Road
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This famous street is lined by budget accommodation, shops and bars catering to tourists
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Marina Bay Sands
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One of my best friends moved to Singapore and I couldn't wait to visit her
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Gardens by the Bay
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This beautifully designed green space truly comes alive at night for a light and music show
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Gardens by the Bay
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The perfect place to escape the city bustle for a moment
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Singapore
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The skyline at night time
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Chinatown
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A temple in Chinatown showing the contrast of tradition and modern skyscrapers in the background
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Singapore
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A latte with some personal touch. I got a second one for free and I'm not sure why.
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Singapore
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Hiding under a massive bridge during one of the torrential downpours during the day.
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Dubai
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We only spent a couple of days in Dubai as a stop over and treated ourselves to the Raffles Hotel
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Dubai
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We had dinner at this fantastic spot yet I remember hardly being able to eat anything because jetleg told me it's in the middle of the night.
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Burj Khalifa
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Dubai's landmark building, which at 829.8 meters is the tallest building in the world
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Al Fahidi Quarter
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Dubai Creek separates the city into two towns, with Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south.
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Al Fahidi Quarter
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We spent the afternoon walking through Dubai's old town
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Al Fahidi Quarter
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The quarter is full of little art and textile stores
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Burj al-Arab
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The beach around the world's tallest hotel and also and one of the most expensive ones
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Dubai Skyline
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View from our hotel balcony at sunset