• Richard Phillips
  • Nicola Conboy
  • Richard Phillips
  • Nicola Conboy

Thailand

Nicki and Richard's backpacking trip Read more
  • Trip start
    May 30, 2023
  • Flights

    May 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    We were lucky that no one sat in the middle seat so we had extra space

  • Abu Dhabi to Bangkok

    May 31, 2023 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Arrived in Abu Dhabi for a short layover then onto the next flight to Bangkok!

  • First meal

    May 31, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    We arrived quite late into Bangkok. Checked in and headed to Toh Kway Chap, which was just down the road from our hostel. Had special soup noodles with crunchy pork. Might have added a bit too much chilli as I paying for it after 😄Read more

  • 2nd meal Pad krapow

    June 1, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    Tried some local Street food, rich went for pad krapow and I had chicken with noodles 🤤
    We then went to a bar where locals drink by the canal

  • Wat pho

    June 2, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    Got up early to visit the laying down Budda
    So glad we went early there was hardly anyone there and it was a bit cooler in terms of temperature

  • Meeting Estie

    June 2, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Estie was in Bangkok with her sister Ursula so we met up with them for a couple of drinks

  • Bao Buns

    June 3, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 34 °C

    Rich wanted to try some authentic Bao Buns we went with spicy pork and they were delicious 😋

  • Travel to Chiang Mai

    June 5, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    Flew up to Chiang Mai from Bangkok today and went to the Sunday night market to try some food

  • Chiang Dao

    June 7, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C

    After staying in Chaing Mai for a few days to rest we caught the local bus to Chiang Dao 1.5hrs north of Chaing Mai and were greeted with lush greenery 😍

  • Temple and a Cave

    June 9, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    Today we rode our scooter up to Wat Tham Pha Plong temple. 500 steps to the top. They have a few things for the kitchen at the bottom and they ask you to take stuff up. I have a bag of magostines and Nicki has some lychees. The temple seems to be part built into the rock at the the top. We were the only ones there. After the temple we headed off to Chiang Dao cave which is an extensive cave system with a temple built into the mouth.Read more

  • Back in Chiang Mai

    June 11, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 29 °C

    Arrived back in Chiang Mai on Sunday afternoon ready for the night market, chilled here for a few days made some new friends before heading to Chiang Rai

  • Chiang Rai

    June 16, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    Arrived in Chiang Rai by bus from Chiang Mai. Took about 3.5 hours. Headed to our accommodation which is Pan Kled eco resort. Cabins set in amongst trees and bushes. We walked about 3k into town to get some food. Found this little restaurant that specialises in northern Thai cuisine. I had hung lay curry which was really delicious. Nicki had the Khao Soi. Saturday we going to get a scooter.and check out a local waterfall and then to the white temple late in the afternoon.Read more

  • Khun Kon Waterfall

    June 17, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 29 °C

    We got our scooter this morning and headed out to the waterfall..... Unfortunately we picked up a flat tyre along the way but thankfully the Thai people were very helpful and told us how to find a garage that would repair it for us.
    £4.00 later we carried on to the waterfall.
    It was about a 30 min uphill walk through the national park and we were not disappointed with the end result, it was pretty awesome 😎
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  • Night Market Chiang Rai

    June 17, 2023 ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    Tonight we visited the night market and tried some delicious street food, Richard had the best friend chicken he has ever had in his life! I mean it was good chicken but still 🤣

  • Wat Huay Pla Kang - Goddess of Mercy

    June 18, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    We then headed to the Goddess of Mercy you could pay to go all the way to the top of the Goddess and look out through her eyes very cool and we were the only ones at the top!

  • Back to Chiang Mai

    June 20, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Headed back to Chiang Mai today thankfully this wasn't our bus but love that fact they keep using the old school ones 🚌

  • Cuppa Tea

    June 20, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    After a long day of traveling and walking across town to a restaurant to find out it is closed on a Tuesday 😕 Nicki needed a little pick me up. We found a shop that had imported goods and located some twinings tea ☕
    As the saying goes.... Nothing a cuppa can't fix
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  • Tea is important

    June 23, 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Let's just say the Tea wasn't cutting it and we needed to up our game.

    We located a Marks & Spencers and set off on an hour's long walk.
    I can confirm it was worth it even though the teabags cost £8!!! We had better make them last.

    We had a look around the shopping centre - they even have a wine store!

    Then back to the hotel to enjoy a cuppa and chill
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