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First stop: Bangkok, Thailand

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First stop on my travels is the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. This was my first experience of Asia so I didn't really know what to expect. From the movies (like the Hangover), I kind of expected a lot of people, lights and crazy things being sold at me. I wasn't far wrong! This post covers: how to get around Bangkok good places to eat and have coffee where we stayed how much we spent overall impressions Getting around Bangkok isn’t that great for walking around, especially if you don’t know where you’re going - like us. Although, the times when we did walking around you get a real sense of the city. Your noise is filled with all the food smells (especially durian fruit) and your eyes are daunted by neon signs and people - everywhere. Taxis We got a few taxis to places, but you have to be careful they don't rip you off. You should either: agree on a price before you get into the taxi ask them to put the metre on - apparently an 180 baht ride would be abou