Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok - a city like no other. It's crazy, hustle bustle, dirty, unbearably hot and humid, insane traffic and hookers. That aside, it's famous for its tuk tuks, food, massages - although I'm trying to remember the last time I went for a Thai massage in Bangkok without being asked if I wanted a happy ending despite my efforts of only looking for establishments with clear signage of "no extra service" which has clearly proved to be a waste of time. 

 My colleagues and I went to their cooking school to learn how to cook their signature Tom Yum dish. I was surprised to learn that it's actually quite easy - well, provided you have the right ingredients.

 I  prepped this. 

 

End result - restaurant quality, right?

View from our restaurant of the temple. 

Pullman Bangkok

I was in Bangkok last week for business and stayed at the Pullman's. It was my first experience staying at the Pullman's and it was quite pleasant. The hotel was very contemporary and I really liked its landscape. The room was average and generic, so nothing too exciting there.

Pool

seating area Infinity Pool

Koi pond in the garden. I really like the Asian influence in its hotel design.

nicely landscaped garden at ground floor.

Infinity pool with Lotus.

The hotel lobby decor was very minimalistic and modern. I like how they line up the orchids on a straight line for a clean, minimalistic look.

Breakfast area

the ensuite was too generic for my liking.

same goes with the room, it looked bland and generic. Nothing too exciting there.