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After celebrating Diwali with family and friends in India, time for some tourism before I head back to my home in New York, USA. To make most of my trip to India, I chose to combine tourism to another country and this time it was Thailand.
Unlike my previous solo backpack trip to Japan, I did not research much into Thailand and its culture before starting the trip. All I knew was what places the tour includes and it was relatively cheaper country. Thailand is very easy country: to eat, shop, go around.
We spent a few days in Bangkok, then took an overnight train to Surat Thani to be at Khao Sok national park (lake) and ending with relaxing stay for 4 nights at Koh Phangan Island enjoying Full moon Parties and beaches. I will let the pictures narrate most of the tale...
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Visa on Arrival was very easy. Thailand also exempted Visa cost. FunFact: Visa application line was shorter at immigration than regular line, so I was out in city earlier than someone who already had Visa.
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Since, it was a red-eye flight I took long nap and then headout for first time in the Bangkok city. Taking advantage of the weekend, I went to the Weekend market and then a few more places for the day by myself.
After a few hours at Weekend Market, I took a cab to Google Thailand. I like to Badge in and see different Google office around the globe. Unfortunately, my this time I could do it only on weekend
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Knowing me, Day 1 hasn't ended yet. My hotel was close to Khaosan Road, the iconic Party street of Bangkok. I came here for next 2 nights with my fellow travelers again..
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Met my New Yorker friend Reshmi and Mickey, they hosted me to really great restaurant with good view... The Deck by Arun Residence.
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Boat Rides..
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And then we took Van and Motor Boat to Plernprai Rafthouse, where we did not have access to Electricity and Phone Signals for next 20+ hours.
KAYAKING - Khao Sok Lake
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.... From KhaoSok National Park, we went back to SuratThani to head to Koh Phangan Island to the east of Thailand. We spend next 4 nights, 5 days there.
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... and finally reached Sarana Bungalows, and we spend most time in pool and beaches..
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and more Selfies....
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and we did various things on the island, ... such as:
snorkeling, motorbiking, Full moon party, shopping, street food, beaches, Muay thai classes etc.
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... Hikes
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... beaches
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Muay Thai #intro
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Last Day - Rental Bike and Great food
..... and Ride to Ferry > Koh Samui (Airport) > Bangkok > Dubai > JFK (NYC) --- 40 hours of Journey
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.... and Finally reached NYC - Manhattan (Home)
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