Angel and Katja go travel

Coming back to Thailand was somewhat of a difficult task as explained in the last travelblog. However, now that I am used to being transported not only for hours but also with all different kinds of transportation means I have developed a rough skin. I would compare it with a Koala Bear, who sleeps 80% of its life time. Grh..... The north of Thailand, were I crossed the boarder is a lot more hilly and green than the opposite site in the south. However, coming from Laos a strict line from a third world country to a touristy country was visible. Thailands north is well populated, families have stone houses, shop after shop passed our view and local people looked a lot more westernised. Cashew Plant On the way on the minibus to Chiang Mai ... read more

Bangkok for both my best friend Grit from Berlin, who visited me for 10 days and for me - was a city of shopping, hurting feet, constant sweating, our hotel pool, daily tailor meetings and temples. It think this sums up our experience the best. After we had spend 2 days on the beach in Hua Hin south of Bangkok on the East coast, we decided it is about time to head towards Bangkok to empty our money pockets and to experience the famous Asian capital. Hua Hin was unexpectedly touristy, the city which got famous due to the Thai Kings summer residence. Thus it started to become a popular local holiday area, especially from Bangkok as it is only a 3 hour bus ride away. We enjoyed already here evening markets, local food and ... read more

I am in Thailand! The country I have heard so many nice stories about making me keen to form my own opinion and experiences. The first point of destination is Krabi, which I reached after a long bus ride and an empty stomach. Krabi This not very inviting city due to its dirty buidlings, little structure and ugly streets, however serves as a great hob. Firstly as it is located on the water, from where boats to the Phi Phi islands and other small islands part from and secondly as it offers a great location to explore the country side also. Thus I took a room for a few nights to explore the area. The Cha Guesthouse was as usual a family business with all family members, from crying babies to the old grandma smiling ... read more

After having seen bustling cities, with its neverending noise and business and having seen highlands of jungle and farming it was just natural to head now to the beach. I was recommended to go to Pulau Pangkor, the beautiful island as the translation sais, which is a favourite with the locals. It is a small island with one road of 20km circling the island. Molli (a newly found kung fu friend) describes Pulau Pangkor very well in saying that is the most beautiful but also ugliest island that she has seen. I still can not make up my mind whether I like it or not. It has definitely hidden beauties and small dirty but still charming villages. I spend 4 days on Pulau Pangkor, predominantely going sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. I have actually seen parot ... read more

Back in diverse Malaysia Malaysia's island Penang had captured on our last journey over 2 months ago our senses, offering with little hassle beautiful landscapes, jungle, sandy beaches, a bustling city, diverse cultures and religions living peacefully together. As Malaysians come from a number of different ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese, Indians and the mixes in between such as Chinese with a Malay women are called Baba-Nonyas. This complex but most harmoneous cultural make-up I compare to a pot with a whole, with continuous water splashing in. On every street corner, in every town or city we experienced new adventures. Melaka This old colonial town was a must to see, incorporating Dutch, English and Portuguese coloniasation. After Singapores clean and structured infrastructure, Melaka hit us with spicy, sweet, fishy and flowery smells, hectic streets (our taxi ... read more