Have just arrived back from 3 days trekking in the jungle. It's the best thing anyone could ever do, I'm sure of it. Had a group of 11 really nice people and 2 great guides (Chai and Nong) to take us. First day (friday) I was picked up at 9am and we drove for about an hour to a small village in the mountains just south of Chiang Mai, there we had elephant rides and ate lunch before being taken further up the mountain where we were dropped off and started our trek...

If you love market shopping Chiang Mai is the place to be! There's the night market, weekend market, Sunday market and Tuesday market to name but a few. However, all seem to be selling the same things! Last couple of days have been good practise for me. I've learnt that I just have to throw myself out there and talk to everyone and anyone. Which is not as hard as I once thought. Had dinner with a couple of girls from my hostel last night, one of which was ill so ...

Have reached Chiang Mai! Was a bit annoyed on the train coz I was sharing a carriage with families and oldies, most of which were thai! But then at the last minute 4 people walked on and sat behind me. 2 from oz and 2 from london so we stayed up drinking Thai rum till everyone else got pissed off with us and then we found out there was actually a bar 2 carriages down! We weren't too popular with other passengers. Arrived at Chiang Mai with a stinking hangover an...

2nd day in Bangkok and its raining, but not the type of rain we have in England, it's tropical rain which means the raindrops are the size of golf balls hitting you really hard! I don't mind though because I am suffering from a mild hangover. Went out on th Khoa San Rd last night and met SOOOO many people. Also found a hidden little bar playing drum and bass which is definately what I needed to make me feel comfortable here. First group of lads I met were wicked ...

Hi gang! Ive been temple mad today i've seen enough Bhuddas to last a lifetime. It's a Bhuddist holiday today so all temples have been free entrance for tourists. Also visited the Grand Palace which was heaving! Other than that I have just been chilling on Th Khoa San Rd meeting other travellers... None of which are by themselves!!! Bit worrying. xx