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Published: June 10th 2012
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Expectation is a fickle friend. He often disappoints you, but sometimes he happily surprises you. On the long run however I am not sure I would like him as a friend.
Let me explain. Expectation, more often than not, is the emotion that decides whether or not I like or dislike a country. Or to put it correctly it is because a territory doesn't live up to its expectation that it falls out of gr...
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jenny adams
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I think this is your best blog post yet. And I've read them now since 2003, so i would think I'm an authority on these things. Wonderfully written and totally true. Someone somewhere should put this in a magazine. It's a great point about travel. I hear constantly "don't bother with bangkok." "it's too hot." "it's too dangerous and you will get ripped off" "there's good food but just spend one night and get out" Every single time I've gone to thailand (now six times in all), I try to spend at least 3 to 5 days of my trip there (few days on the front, and a few on the end). I love Bangkok more than any other city in the world and I went there with horrible expectations. Vietnam I also loved and hated. I missed buses, I got sick off the food, I had amazing meals that blew my mind, I got scammed and I got hugged. By locals. Children followed me around like puppies and I had wonderful days. Great post. Will hit up Ca Mau the next time I'm over there (which is this january) Miss and love buddy!