Thailand. This island sure is a fun place. After spending 3 crazy days in Bangkok; a city full of skyscrapers, it was time to explore the coast.
Pattaya!
Just about 2 hours from Bangkok, Pattaya is the closest of Thailand's major beach resorts to the capital city. With hundreds of beer bars, massage parlors, and go-go clubs, it has rightfully earned its reputation as a sex capital.
How Did We Reach Pattaya?
With limited aerial connectivity, the best way to travel to Pattaya from Bangkok is by road. You can either hire a car or take a bus. Several buses depart every half an hour from Ekamai (Bangkok’s Eastern Bus Terminal), located near Sukhumvit. Tickets were as affordable as ₹1000.
We took an air-conditioned bus from Ekamai to Pattaya.
A Bumpy Start
Now, here’s the part where we had our only horrible experience in Thailand.
It was quite late at night when we reached the Pattaya bus terminal, and we still had to get to our hostel. A man approached us as we exited the terminal, offering his taxi services. His fare was outrageously high for the distance, so we tried to negotiate. When he refused to budge, we declined his offer and looked for another taxi.
That's when he started a drama, began shouting at us in his language, attracting the attention of some people nearby. It felt tense, we were genuinely worried and started walking away from him. But he started following us, still shouting. Just as we were considering calling for help, a taxi with a beautiful woman driver appeared. Without much hesitation, we got in, and she safely drove us to our hostel.
Where Did We Stay
We finally felt relieved when we reached our destination, 18 Coins Hostel.
This one is at a convenient distance from the beach and the famous Walking Street.
While the dorm beds were small, we opted for a private room at the same price. The room even had a mini refrigerator stocked with beer and cookies!
We dropped our bags and took a stroll to the neighborhood. Plenty of restaurants, bars, massage parlors and clubs around.
What Did We Do In Pattaya?
Pattaya might not have tall buildings like Bangkok does, but.. Beaches Bitches! ;)
Sexy clean beaches, pretty streets and exotic islands, Pattaya is a package in its own.
Day-1: Exploring Pattaya
The first day was all about casual roaming and checking out the beach. On our way, we stumbled upon Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. For those unfamiliar, it’s a franchise showcasing bizarre and unusual items.
They feature things that seem to challenge the conventional physics in fascinating ways, making it quite different from typical museums.
Then the beach.
I went swimming, buried Siddhu in the sand, and played beach football with some locals.
While at the beach, we met a paragliding operator. Instantly excited, we decided to go for it, but his deal was expensive. We explored the beach a bit and found others offering better prices after exploring and bargaining.
We stayed at the beach until sunset, which was absolutely magical.
On our way back to the hostel, this cute girl was serving some local delicacies through a small stall, we couldn’t resist trying.:
The day was over, but the night just started. Time to get refreshed and walk towards the Walking Street ;)
So the walking street, known for its night life and clubs, is one of the main tourist attractions in Pattaya. The street is full of discos, bars and strip clubs. What happened there stays a secret!
People were celebrating Diwali that night here in India, and we got this.
Day-2: A Day on Koh Larn Island
So day one was fun, but Day two was even mooore exciting. We headed towards the South Pattaya Pier and took a ferry to Koh Larn, an island in the Gulf of Thailand known for its pristine blue-water beaches.
The ferry ride was beautiful, and so was the island itself.
On the island, we had two options: hike up the mountain for paragliding or spend the day enjoying water sports at the beach. We chose the latter and had a blast with:
1. Jet Ski
2. Boat ride around the island
3. Snorkeling
Then it started to rain, but relaxing on this paradise of an island was equally enjoyable.
Day-3: Relaxing at Jomtien Beach
Our last day in Thailand was all about unwinding. We packed our bags and headed to Jomtien Beach.
It didn't take us long to realize that it is pretty far and we cannot walk all the way to the beach. We took a ride and reached the place; and it was worth it.
Spending our final hours at the beach, soaking in the tranquility, was a decision we didn’t regret. We had lunch there before heading back to catch a bus to Bangkok Airport.
This pretty lady came to bid us farewell, marking the perfect end to trip.
So that was about my first international trip. Despite being just the two of us, every moment was fun(I think especially because it just the two of us).
Thailand is a great country with friendly people. While English isn’t widely spoken, locals do their best to help. It’s also inexpensive, and you can bargain to get great deals almost everywhere, whether for hostels, taxis, or souvenirs. We did.
So, don’t wait for a large group to plan a trip. Just grab a friend or two, book the tickets, and let everything else fall into place.
Happy Travels!
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