Summary: Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong Green Inn Read more... The northern part of the country is really pretty surrounded by mountains the road is bordered by vast fields of lust green acreage that extends into a mountain range a really really gorgeous drive. The bus ride took a lot longer than expected, I get to Chiang Khong very very late in the evening. It is well after dark, I do have a great meal at a little local side restaurant store. I do start to wonder what on earth am I doing all the way out here on my own and what on earth is there to see all the out here in the north east of Thailand. More to follow soon guys... read more

Summary: Dozy house Bus station for tickets to Chiang Khong Night Markets Read more... We arrive in Chiang Mai earlier than expected even after the bus arrived about 45minutes late in Mo Chit bus station. Chiang Mai has a completely different feel to that of Bangkok, a lot more laid back, there are a lot less people, the population density and just the cleanliness of the surroundings is day and night. One of the other things that I noticed is that the air is definitely cleaner. My accommodation in Chiang Mai has been pre-booked at Dozy House via hostelworld.com, I picked Dozy House mainly because it was the top rated hostel for the Chiang Mai area and the price per night was very reasonable. Dozy House is located just off the main block. The block is ... read more

Summary: Vietnamese embassy - collect passort and visa Mo Chit bus stop Muay Thai Laundry Read more... You guys are probably really (really, really) bored of hearing this but I again wake up at some outrageous hour. I think it was 7am this time, considering that I went to bed at about 3am and I haven't been getting much sleep at all the last couple of days I don't really know how I am still standing. Today there are a couple things on the agenda, I need to return to the Vietnamese embassy to collect my passport and visa, visit the the Mo Chit bus stop to buy bus tickets for tomorrows trip up to the north of Thailand, Chiang Mai and see some Muay Thai. Despite waking up at 7am, I actually go back to ... read more

Summary: Overnight in Singapore Laptop breaks down Scoot checked-in luggage drama Local Singaporian food Singapore MTR Read more... It's day two and the unthinkable has happened, my notebook is playing up. On top of my phone getting smashed this is obviously not ideal. But not a show stopper by any means, more than likely I'll try get it fixed in Bangkok. That should be an adventure and a story all on its own. Anyway i leave Criag's place at 10am to go and explore sg's food offerings on the back of a number of recommendations from the lonley planet. I hail a cab on the main road (River Valley rd), and ask the driver to take us to Purvis st and Seah st respectively. They are both with in a short of each other. The first ... read more