Disclaimer: This trip took place back in 2017, and this late post is merely a vague recollection as of 2020. Why back? After already spending 4 months in Penang, my plan was to travel to Bali next (Indonesia). However, a couple projects that require more steady work came up, so I decided to go back
Ko Phangan, Thailand
There is no (functional) airport on Phangan island, therefore to get here from Bangkok I booked a ticket through AirAsia for 1468 THB (41 USD = 39 EUR = 177 RON), which includes a flight from Bangkok, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani Airport (URT), transfer via bus to Donsak pier and ferry
One night in Bangkok, Thailand
OK, I actually stayed 2 weeks in Bangkok. Bangkok city Hot. Crowded streets. Lot of tourists. Plenty of things to do, see and eat. Affordable prices for food and places to stay. Not even 15 minutes after landing in Thailand, 3 taxi drivers tried to rip me off with over-inflated prices (not that I expected