One week and a day until Brian and I step on our plan in Bangkok and begin the journey home!
One week and two days before I arrive in LAX!
One week, two days, and two hours (or however long it takes me to get through customs, then back to the house) before I pass out in my bed to sleep for 48+ hours!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Eight Thai Must-Haves:
After making my way to Thailand for the second time around, I now consider myself well-versed in the must-haves and must-dos of this wonderful country. Below I've compiled a list of the top eight necessities...Enjoy!
1) Tiger Balm: An oil/menthol/spice semi-solid concoction that works wonders on itchy mosquito bites and muscle pains (also works on something called "logumba"...not sure what that is, and not sure I really care to find out). Comes in both "Red" and "White." Seriously, it's a miracle worker; as of now, I currently have approximately five bottles stored to take home with me.
2) A Motorbike: No license required! Don't fear the traffic...Become part of it!
3) Fruit Shake and Pancake: The backpacker's everyday necessity. For only 30 baht apiece, you can savor these delicious--and relatively healthy--foods as many times as a day as you please. My favorites: mango shake and a pancake sprinkled with lemon juice and sugar.
4) Sore Muscles: Massages in Thailand = CHEAP AS HELL. Embrace the exchange rate and give your back and shoulders a much needed break.
5) The ability to say "NO!": Like every other country in SE Asia, the street sellers and taxi drivers abound. Either be prepared to politely say no, or be prepared to spend a lot of your baht on some very unnecessary purchases.
6) A love for dogs: They're everywhere. They cuddle you at restaurants, hump your legs when you least expect it, and wag their tails excitedly at every passerby. If you're not a dog lover, then you best be ready to learn how to be one.
7) Swimsuit: I mean, obviously.
8) A Smile: Thailand is known as the "land of smiles"--appropriately so, as every friendly face you pass seems to have a beautiful, toothy smile permanently pasted on. Go on, join the smiley love :).
1) Tiger Balm: An oil/menthol/spice semi-solid concoction that works wonders on itchy mosquito bites and muscle pains (also works on something called "logumba"...not sure what that is, and not sure I really care to find out). Comes in both "Red" and "White." Seriously, it's a miracle worker; as of now, I currently have approximately five bottles stored to take home with me.
2) A Motorbike: No license required! Don't fear the traffic...Become part of it!
3) Fruit Shake and Pancake: The backpacker's everyday necessity. For only 30 baht apiece, you can savor these delicious--and relatively healthy--foods as many times as a day as you please. My favorites: mango shake and a pancake sprinkled with lemon juice and sugar.
4) Sore Muscles: Massages in Thailand = CHEAP AS HELL. Embrace the exchange rate and give your back and shoulders a much needed break.
5) The ability to say "NO!": Like every other country in SE Asia, the street sellers and taxi drivers abound. Either be prepared to politely say no, or be prepared to spend a lot of your baht on some very unnecessary purchases.
6) A love for dogs: They're everywhere. They cuddle you at restaurants, hump your legs when you least expect it, and wag their tails excitedly at every passerby. If you're not a dog lover, then you best be ready to learn how to be one.
7) Swimsuit: I mean, obviously.
8) A Smile: Thailand is known as the "land of smiles"--appropriately so, as every friendly face you pass seems to have a beautiful, toothy smile permanently pasted on. Go on, join the smiley love :).
"My friend went to Malaysia...
...And all she brought back was this lousy juice box." Oh, and a photo album comprised of ten pictures of the Petronas Towers.
I'm sorry, but Malaysia (Meh...laysia) did not impress me. Granted, I was busy studying for/taking the LSAT for the most part, but still--just wasn't a very exciting place.
One thing, however, that I absolutely LOVED about this country: their grape juice. 100% juice, no sugar added...Recipe for delicious success. I can honestly say I consumed at least five juice boxes a day. I even thought about bringing some home with me, but Brian finally convinced me that could potentially be very disastrous (spilled grape juice? no fun).
I'm sorry, but Malaysia (Meh...laysia) did not impress me. Granted, I was busy studying for/taking the LSAT for the most part, but still--just wasn't a very exciting place.
One thing, however, that I absolutely LOVED about this country: their grape juice. 100% juice, no sugar added...Recipe for delicious success. I can honestly say I consumed at least five juice boxes a day. I even thought about bringing some home with me, but Brian finally convinced me that could potentially be very disastrous (spilled grape juice? no fun).
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