Climbing and jumping – beautiful tropical waters! It had been 20+ years since I travelled through Thailand with a backpack and (very) limited budget. On my first trip to South East Asia I was immediately struck by the warmth and friendliness of the Thai people, but managed to spend over two weeks in their country while only really seeing one famous sight – the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. This trip stood in contrast, including a generous budget and the most touristed destina

Golden Buddha Rather than a cold, snowy Christmas break, I managed to sneak out of school a few days early to experience an entirely different climate in Thailand. But my journey to this tropical, hot, wonderland has sadly come to an end. Our time in Thailand has been both relaxing, and educational. I learned about Thai culture and community. I thoroughly enjoyed the country and its people – although, honestly, I found the heat oppressive at times. Thai people are among the f