...as I'm sitting in this little internet cafe in Bangkok. What an awesome place this is.
I got in last night and made it to my hostel after searching every nook and cranny of the street. Once we (the taxi driver and I) found it, it was great. If you're ever in Bangkok and want to stay near the bustling Khao San Road but not actually on it, definitely look into the Phiman Water View Hostel. Its really clean, cheap, chill. Perfect for sitting by the river and enjoying a beer with some people.
Thailand is so more laid back than Hong Kong and Macau. Hong Kong was great, don't get me wrong, but after 2 days I was done. The worlds biggest outdoor seated bronze Buddha was really cool, as was the village of Tai O and the Nunnery but it got really overwhelming and it kind of sucked traveling alone. The hostel I stayed at in Hong Kong was kind of grungy (as were all of them in the fabulous Mirador and Chungking Mansions) and the other guests were there on prolonged stays so they weren't into doing the stuff I was doing.
Macau on the other hand was nothing short of spectacular. Being a former Portuguese colony, it retained a lot of its European charm. The buildings, streets, and food were all very European. If you want a more fast paced time, you can always go to the casinos.
Now I have to find a taxi to take me to the new hostel I booked for Julie and I...this could be interesting. I thought it was in walking distance but I was very wrong. FML. I'm really excited to finally have someone to travel with after being devoid of human contact for the better part of a week.
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