‘Bangkok Confidential’ – Guest Blog by one of our repeat customers

Amazing Thailand

The less you think of a schedule, more is there for you to experience. The more you experience, the more it becomes a vacation than just travel. For this I have no one but Ayan tours to thank. It was, as hassle free as it comes. So rather than going through the itinerary, I would like to list the stuff that made the difference.

1. Food

Now this is not for everyone to appreciate. Esp not for the people who defy science and say only animals are living things, the folks i call vegetarians. If you love sea food, Phuket is the place to be. From selecting the prawn you wanna devour , to the lounging near the beach and enjoying beautifully cooked prawns and pleasant sea breeze, the experience is just fabulous. It is one of those things that you need to take a pause, sit back, relax and enjoy, only then appreciate fully.
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2. Tiger tiger burning bright

So what the fun is getting your photo clicked with a tiger, esp when its not particularly cheap either. I didn’t see the fun in that, I’m sure many people won’t either. My wife found it amusing so we decided to give it a try. Oh boy! was I wrong. This was definitely the biggest adrenaline rush of ‘em all and has shook me to my core, regarding my presumptions. As soon as the gates close behind you and you see the beast in flesh, you are half way to soiling your pants and all the way to hoping the tiger, don’t find out. You are expected to pamper the tiger by rubbing his belly. Rub him lightly and he gets irritated and will bite your head off, so the warning board tells me. The tiger lets his displeasure of my massaging skills evident, with a sudden swish of his tail. Im quickly on my feet, but there is no place to run. Your only hope is the skinny caretaker. You creep gently near the tiger and pose for the camera, smiling gingerly. Click. The camera tries to hide your nervousness but fails. You are happy and shaky at the same time that this happened.
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3. Glock and loaded

I have always wanted to fire a weapon, So I was more than eager when I saw a firing range, our tour guide was sweet enough to order the detour. Theres a plethora of weapons to choose from and my weapon of choice was the glock 45. The ear plugs are on, the instructor cocks the hammer and let you rip. The glock didn’t kick like a mule, the recoil is not as exaggerated as one is used to seeing Bollywood movies. The experience is kinds surreal, half way between a video game and a Bollywood movie. Awsum
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4. Zoomer on the road

The handout given by the guide meticulously listed the do’s and don’ts. One of them read “do not rent bikes in Phuket, its dangerous”. I smiled to myself. Noob!!! I drive in Bangalore. Two wheelers are cheap to rent and the roads are gorgeous. The disco lit vans that taxi people around, looked fun too, but the small scooterettes are leagues ahead. You really don’t need a GPS. You can stop and ask for directions. Don’t worry about searching for a fuel station. Even the street shops will have a rudimentary fueling machine behind their shop.

5. Walking street

This place is gonna give you the most cultural shock of them all, First you would think it’s kind of a red-street area, then a party place. But its everything at once. The atmosphere is electric . There are clubs, bars, bizarre shows. You name it. Everything co-exists harmoniously, welcoming stags, couples and family alike.
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6. Massage

The second most popular reason for a Thailand visit, may be. We were greeted with a hot concoction, quiet possibly some kind of tea. Even though I’m a person who detest massages, this small lady skillfully stretched and cracked all my muscles and joints. My shoulder joint , which used to give me slight problem, seems to be set right . Incredible. Eventually you come out quiet relaxed and sleepy.

7. Tuk tuk

You are not to miss a ride in this rocket powered auto-rickshaws of Thailand. Man!! they go fast and butter smooth roads, road scrapping low seating and with absolutely no safety, this ride is seriously bonkers and worth every batt (even if the drivers try to swindle you).

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