Day 6Today we mastered the art of thai cooking in a 6hour intensive course. We learn't all about the ingrediants and methods of cooking! It was a great experience with only 4 in our group and we got to eat everything we cooked! Our teacher was excellent too and made it really fun! We did have a touch and go mrs doubtfire moment when I (steph) choked on a chilli prawn when tasting the seasoning of my seafood salad! hahah! I actually couldn't breathe so spent the n...

Day 3 Last day in bangkok, headed to the grand palace to explore. By grand they really do mean grand, completely different from buckingham palace. Its covered in gorgeous gold jewels and vibrant colours. The palace is built up of several parts, including the emerald buddha. We are learning a lot about the thai culture and thier religious beliefs on this trip, in most buddha temples they have huge shrines where you are able to pray. You are not to wear shoes and ...

Hi all As most of you know we have arrived safe and sound in our first stop Bangkok! Our flight was good and we had no probs with finding our hostel! The hostel is basic but a bargain. It even has free internet (hence all the facebbok activity) haha! When we arrived we explored the area and found the famous Kohsan Road, its busy and full of tourists from all over the world! The food stalls are great value and the food is nice! We have 3days/nights here then we a...