So, I’ve travelled from Banaue back to Manila and from there
to Boracay and continuing to KL and finally to Chiang Mai from where I started
my journey towards Myanmar this morning.
Picks of the week are these. Night bus from Banaue to Manila
was as uncomfortable as they usually are for taller people like myself. Manila
traffic is just crazy – in the middle of the night streets are totally
congested by heavy traffic that distance of about 10k took almost 2 hrs!
From Manila we moved on to Boracay which is the Philippine
party island. I can not really really recommend unless you are into partying
and beach life. Mandala Spa is a nice experience if you have some extra money
to spend.
From Boracay I went on to Kuala Lumpur where I can definitely
recommend Oasia Suites for accommodation as well as Drift (close by Oasia) for
dinner. Christmas frenzy has already started in South East Asia – KL Pavilion
set up for Christmas was kind of grand.
From KL I moved on to Chiang Mai. It was also interesting to
see the new LCCT-terminal now called KLIA2 from where Air Asia now operates. It
is a big airport with the related services compared to the old LCCT with
McDonald’s. KL is changing and growing fast.
In Chiang Mai I would point you out to Wat Pra Singh (preferably
evening time with less people), Wat Umong and the Chiang Mai cabaret. Cabaret
is a musical show hosted by local ladyboys which was rather interesting to
experience. Doi Suithep is also worth a visit if you get there bright and early
or in the afternoon. Daytime it is crowded.
Ok, from here we’re gonna go on towards north. First to
Chiang Rai and from there to border crossing of Tachileik. We should reach
Kentung by dinner.
No comments:
Post a Comment