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Amazing New Year Countdown in Thailand 2020
(Throwback) I don’t know why, but Thailand has always been one of the places I wanted to visit. I’m not sure if it is because I have been watching some Thai television soap opera/ series (which titles I don’t even remember), or because of the rich culture, or I just wanted something to brag. But after a couple of days, I have found out how beautiful, interesting, amazing and expressive this country is. A lot of my first times even happened in this country. All glory and thanksgiving to the Lord God for the opportunity to discover some parts of Thailand, even for a couple of days (8 nights, 9 days to be exact) and doing it together with great friends.
December 31, 2019 #1 first time: traveling outside the country Arrived at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok and took a bus going to Khaosan Road, the traveler hub of South East Asia. Enjoyed the lunch at the Macaroni Club and proceeded to The Mixx Hostel for check-in. Left our big bags and went around. Yes, we have stayed in a dormitory type room with male room mates (1 bed each person though), but nothing bad happened. #2 first time: sleeping in a backpackers dormitory with strangers yet friendly roommates
Since we have a spare time (whole afternoon), we did saunter around the stretch of Khaosan Road, bumped into foreigners (some are even holding bottle of beer), passed through different stalls, restaurants and bars, tried some foods, and ended up in a place with an ongoing program. Without knowing what's going on, we followed the line of people entering the road with an ongoing program. It was the Chang Khaosan Countdown. #3 first time: partying (for more than 2 hours) during the new year’s countdown far from home It was such a great experience (or just because it was my first time joining such). The countdown was full of Thai performances, games, music and fun. We may not be able to understand everything the emcees are saying (luckily, the girl emcee speaks in english most of the time), still the fun and excitement is there.
There's no fireworks since it's a crowded area, but the confetti and smoke effect together with the delighted vibes of the great crowd from different countries made the countdown astonishing. It has been a new experience for me.., ‐---------‐------------------ Hi! I'm Dolor - not a writer nor a blogger just a life wanderer who wanted to share travels, experiences and learnings 😘 - hope you can join me wandering next time 😉
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throwback that makes you want to go back again to that place. too bad we have this pandemic that we can't even roam around in the way we want.
Super..., i miss the feeling of long rides.., i miss walking around unfamiliar places 😢
wen ngarud makapamiss met gyam ti aglakwatsa nga free iti air.
Lalo na ung makikita mo smile ng makakasalubong mo kahit hindi kayo magkakilala 🤣
Nabitinak a. More! hehe. Nabiit kami lang dita ngem mayat ti timing ti visit u :)
Buti nlang napagplanuhan 😊
Mayat man :)
Wow, I wish I can visit another place someday. Haven't experience traveling far away from our hometown
This has been my farthest travel.., Perks of having risk taker friends who loves to invite.., Hopefully you can try too..
Hopefully but life is different when having kids. Can't be away with them for so long.
That's what they say..., Then I should really have to go on more travels before having kids ..
Oh that's right because having kids will change our priorities in life
That's what they say..,
Hi Dolor, good to meet you here! And it's nice that you were able to fulfill a dream to visit Thailand. It still remained unchecked on our list.
Yes po.., I'm very blessed I was able to do so, despite of my what ifs in life 😁 It's a great place to visit, no doubt tourist from all over the world visits it.
And for that, cheers to you🥂
Hello Dolor. Welcome to read.cash. 🙂 I can only remember the movie, Crazy Little Thing Called Love. But when I here Thailand, makes me remember about jackfruit chips and tamarind. Yummy. My dad used to bring home a lot of those when he went to Thailand for work many, many years ago. I hope to visit that country soon also. Lucky that the people in the dorm were all good and no stealing has been reported. Money wise, it is really a good idea to stay at a hostel. Hotels would have cost you a lot.
Thank you too 😊.., Yes, their products are worth trying. Unfortunately we didn't have lot of extra money to bring home a lot 😁 We really chose places to stay that would not cost a lot since we are not rich 🤣😂.., and staying in different place for a couple of days already costs much 😆