I will get to that Icelandic guy part later but let’s start at the beginning of the day. The time on the clock was showing 1:45 am and I was already awake because the departure day finally arrived. I was at home for a few weeks already after my last trip to Southeast Asia and was already excited about going …
Sawasdee β¦ Welcome to Thailand. This is the sign that is welcoming all the passengers that arrive on Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, including me. I was quite familiar with the airport already since it was my 3rd time here. The location of the airport, around 30 kilometers east of the city, makes it relatively quick and easy for visitors to …
The day of my long-planned trip to Asia has finally arrived. This day was the start of my longest backpacking trip in my lifetime and I went on it completely by myself. It could have soon become a nightmare instead when I arrived in Doha. For understanding what happened there we have to turn the clock back to the beginning …
Foreign visitors arriving or departing Thailand are required to fill out an arrival/departure card. This is a two-part form that needs to be completed regardless of whether you are arriving/departing Thailand by air, boat or overland. This form should be filled out before you hand over your passport to a Thai immigration officer. Unfortunately, the failure of some visitors to …