I thought I'd take a bit of time out from the baking hot sun to update. Bangkok was great. I only spent a few nights there whilst waiting for Louise (the missus) and her friends to fly in. We took a taxi to Patpong (the red light district) for a bit of fun. The cheeky taxi driver kept laughing and saying 'Patpong ping pong!' and tried to drop us off at some dodgy back alley nightclub. I've seen Hostel, and insisted that he take us somewhere a bi...

So, after 2 very stressful days of packing and storing just about everything I own, I just about made it in time for my flight to Bangkok. I flew with Johannah, one of many friends who are coming out here for a holiday.  She's been here a few times, so it was nice to have someone show me the ropesI arrived last night and in the last 24 hours I've done loads already. First I explored the Khao San Road which is great for sitting at a bar, ordering some...