What a week! Last time I checked in, our big ‘ol group of friends from Koh Tao had just soaked up the spoils of the Khao Yai wine region. This week, the party continued with a three-day birthday celebration in Bangkok with the whole crew and next, a quiet retreat down to seaside Hua Hin with Ian. Bangkok is, of course, a regular repeat destination for me, but Hua Hin was a brand new (and long awaited!) one.
While I’d scheduled three posts prior to this departure and hoped to complete five more from the road, I’ve struggled to finish just three while traveling. Even this one is going up a day or two late, due to delayed transit, crippling motion sickness, and general poor planning. But for once I’ve tried not to beat myself up about it — I’ll share all my travels with you eventually, regardless of which particular days they are published!
With just one more destination to go on this particular adventure — my biggest since touching down in Thailand in September — I’m going to soak up every moment. Now that I’m living a much more settled life, my time traveling feels more precious and appreciated than ever. Stay tuned for next week’s snaps of Khao Sok National Park — and in the meantime, I’ll be posting more about my American Southwest road trip! As usual, see you in the comments…
Photo A
An eye over Bangkok
Photo B
The colorful Amari Watergate Bangkok
Photo C
The Hualamphong Train Station
Photo D
The modern Hua Hin Amari
Photo E
One final Thailand winery — Hua Hin Hills!
Which photo is your favorite?
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Thanks Julie!
Photo D for sure… that spread is mouthwatering!
The Amari Hua Hin sure knows how to do tea time!
Loving Photo A, what a killer view!
I never tire of a rooftop view of Bangkok π
Photo C – not just because it’s a beautiful picture but because Hua Lamphong was a huge part of my morning commute and I sure do miss those motocy guys that sit outside!
Really! I do love taking the train when possible but didn’t know anyone used that station for regular commuting — of course it makes sense when I think about it.
C! Amaaaaaazing!!!
Thanks missy — and congrats on the new house, I’m so excited for you!
I love your Hua Hin pictures <3 And you shouldn't beat yourself up about your blogging schedule. Seriously. Writing more than two posts per week (and everything that comes with it) is already a great achievement. Have fun during your last few weeks in Thailand π
Thanks Miriam π I’m already so behind, it’s almost too easy to just get even behind-er at this point π
Photo E – lovely view of the winery and mountains.
It was so gorgeous — can’t wait to post the rest of the pics!
I love all of your pictures!! No matter how much I love and look forward to reading your posts, and I would have them everyday if I could, you are only one person who still has to have some fun!!!
Thanks Cate, those reassurances are much needed, and much appreciated! <3
I love C – romantic and beautifully shot π
Thanks Katie! Something about train travel is so darn romantic, isn’t it…
C or E! I love that nostalgic feel of train stations but I also love beautiful views and wine π
I’m equally torn π
C. No ‘training’ required for you in Thailand!
Ah, that station has been the start to so many of my amazing adventures!
Photo C is absolutely incredible!
Thanks Justine! So happy that my point and shoot was in an accessible pocket of my bag while I was running to catch a train of my own…
I agree with everyone who says C! You post quite a bit compared to most popular travel bloggers, so don’t worry if you go a few days without a post π We all love you anyway.
Aw, you are too sweet! At this point I just want to catch up a bit closer to “real time” but perhaps I have to accept that’s never quite going to happen π
B,E -> Beautiful, unedited and natural at the same time
Thanks Anand. It was a great stay in BKK!
Has to be photo A, that’s flippin’ spectacular!
Also, Hualamphong train station, was it that empty or have the crowds been removed?
No photoshop! I just got lucky. Plus, Hualamphong has something like 12 tracks so the others might have been bustling at this perfect moment when the main one was taken up by just one figure.
I like both A and C because they both have an architectural theme. A certainly captures the vibrancy of Bangkok and your position slightly above the lighted arch and deck area is visually very exciting. I like C because it perfectly captures the space of the train shed and I especially like your b and w architecture photos anyway. Love Dad
Always love when you chime in Dad π
I’m torn between B and E!
Both bright and colorful choices π
I like photo D! The interior of Hua Hin Amari looks goregous!
It’s definitely one of my fave hotels in Thailand now. So modern, so colorful, and so sweet!
Love pic C, black and white pics can be so “dramatic” sometimes.
Indeed they can! Thanks for reading Susan!
LAST PHOTO π he’s looking deep in thoughts. aahaha. #perfectlife
Not perfect, but no complaints here π
Hello, my best photo was C ! I didn’t found my last and first post here ? Hope it not a spammy one.
Hey Emma, were they comments on this post or another? If they included links they may have gone to my spam folder.
Hi and thank you for your back, i didn’t insert any link ! Anyways i m happy to be part of the community and discover your site
last week I went Hua Hin Hills!
Nice! It was beautiful wasn’t it? I would definitely return someday for a full meal, we just did wine and a cheese plate.
Photo A for sure! It’s stunning, although photo C is Equally gorgeous, I love how vibrant A is
Thanks for voting π