Two Nights in Bangkok
(Location: Bangkok, Thailand)
The first stop on our Christmas break tour of southeast Asia was Bangkok. We hadn’t been there before, it was a direct flight from Melbourne, and it was a good jumping off point for the rest of our travels.
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We stayed at the Hilton, in a super swanky suite for less than $150/night. Because we only had one full day in the city, we booked a private photo tour with BKK Tours. We took every imaginable transport (except train) and packed a lot into 8 hours.
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- Cab to Wat Pichaiyat
- Tuk Tuk to a ferry across the river to Pak Khlong Talad (flower and vegetable market), then a stop for iced coffee
- Tuk Tuk to Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo (emerald Buddha
- Yummy lunch at Krua Apsorn
- Wat Pho (reclining Buddha – not part of the Palace, but next to it)
- Long Tailed Boat tour ending at Wat Arun (temple of dawn)
Back at the hotel, we visited the lounge for happy hour and then took the free ferry to Asiatique – a giant open-air mall/night market. We picked up a few pairs of loungey elephant pants ($6 each) and had dinner at an Italian place.
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We’re Andy and Jennifer—two former corporate executives who chose long ago to prioritise experiences over stuff while pursuing our passions for travel and photography. From the Arctic to Antarctica, and most places in between, we’ve captured the world through our lenses and love sharing those stories. Our careers gave us the means, but our purpose is inspiring others to explore and helping people create images they’re proud of.
