Comments on: Impressions of Bangkok or How Bangkok is Completely Different From Africa http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:21:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Laura http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3080 Laura Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:56:49 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3080 It sounds fantastic to me! Now I'm HUNGRY!! It sounds fantastic to me! Now I’m HUNGRY!!

]]> By: Gregory http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3077 Gregory Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:30:38 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3077 Maybe not the heat AND humidity but I'm pretty sure the humidity of Louisville trumps Houston and DC, though they are all at times unbearable. Maybe not the heat AND humidity but I’m pretty sure the humidity of Louisville trumps Houston and DC, though they are all at times unbearable.

]]> By: Nomadic Matt http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3076 Nomadic Matt Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:12:26 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3076 my home....ahhh so lovely. I don't know your SEA travel plans but shoot me an e-mail with a general idea and i'll tell you some cool places to go and see. When in cambodia, if you want to see rural cambodia, head north! you'll find no comforts at all! my home….ahhh so lovely. I don’t know your SEA travel plans but shoot me an e-mail with a general idea and i’ll tell you some cool places to go and see.

When in cambodia, if you want to see rural cambodia, head north! you’ll find no comforts at all!

]]> By: Theresa http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3074 Theresa Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:26:46 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3074 Southeast Asia is so, so, so different from Africa. To be honest, I'm missing Africa, which I really, really loved. Aside from the hassles referenced in the border crossing post, Asia feels almost too easy. There's such a well-beaten tourist track, and it's almost difficult to find places that don't tame down their food for tourists, provide AC and wi-fi, or play Western movies and TV 24/7, etc. I know that's an unfair judgment as we've really only been in Bangkok and Siem Reap, which are major tourist towns, and that things will change as we dive in deeper. I'm not a masochist really, but I like travel when it's a bit more difficult, a bit more authentic. So tomorrow we're planning to bust out of Siem Reap and take the boat to Battambang, from where we hope to hop into the villages and see "real" Cambodia. I'm sure I'll be mourning the loss of little comforts soon enough. Southeast Asia is so, so, so different from Africa. To be honest, I’m missing Africa, which I really, really loved. Aside from the hassles referenced in the border crossing post, Asia feels almost too easy. There’s such a well-beaten tourist track, and it’s almost difficult to find places that don’t tame down their food for tourists, provide AC and wi-fi, or play Western movies and TV 24/7, etc. I know that’s an unfair judgment as we’ve really only been in Bangkok and Siem Reap, which are major tourist towns, and that things will change as we dive in deeper. I’m not a masochist really, but I like travel when it’s a bit more difficult, a bit more authentic. So tomorrow we’re planning to bust out of Siem Reap and take the boat to Battambang, from where we hope to hop into the villages and see “real” Cambodia. I’m sure I’ll be mourning the loss of little comforts soon enough.

]]> By: Phil http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3073 Phil Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:47:41 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3073 Jeff, Is it the camera angle or have you lost 20 pounds?!? You can get some of that back in Thailand. One more recommendation. Do not eat the beef. Just personal experience...didn't work out so wel for me. Enjoy, guys. Theresa, you look as great as ever. Phil Jeff,

Is it the camera angle or have you lost 20 pounds?!? You can get some of that back in Thailand. One more recommendation. Do not eat the beef. Just personal experience…didn’t work out so wel for me. Enjoy, guys. Theresa, you look as great as ever.

Phil

]]> By: Lilliy http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3072 Lilliy Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:04:16 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3072 I can almost feel the change of tone in this post after you headed to Thailand. I think its a tremendous change between Africa and east Asia what a world of change, too divers cultures. But the way you described it really portrays the difference. Looking forward to read more of your adventures.. enjoy Thailand! I can almost feel the change of tone in this post after you headed to Thailand. I think its a tremendous change between Africa and east Asia what a world of change, too divers cultures. But the way you described it really portrays the difference.
Looking forward to read more of your adventures.. enjoy Thailand!

]]> By: rebel http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3069 rebel Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:29:49 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3069 Where will you be heading next? If you like islands, I recommend you head to Ko Samet for a few days. It's a lot smaller and less crowded (and a bit cheaper) than Ko Samui. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about Thailand. Where will you be heading next? If you like islands, I recommend you head to Ko Samet for a few days. It’s a lot smaller and less crowded (and a bit cheaper) than Ko Samui. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about Thailand.

]]> By: Mom/Mary Jane http://livesofwander.com/2009/06/28/impressions-of-bangkok-or-how-bangkok-is-completely-different-from-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-3068 Mom/Mary Jane Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:31:24 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=1749#comment-3068 Looks like you all got nice haircuts. You both look like you are having a great time. I can relate to the Humidity! Looks like you all got nice haircuts. You both look like you are having a great time. I can relate to the Humidity!

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