Author: Oliver Joest

  • Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

    Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

    The first sight I visit in Bangkok is always the Wat Saket temple. Standing elevated on a small hill in the center of the old part of the town it enables you to get an overview of the maze of Bangkok. Don’t miss the stairs up to the roof of the Pagoda in one of…

  • Bangkok from top

    Bangkok from top

    Today we climbed the Wat Saket aka the Golden Mountain. In the night we made another attempt to the flower market and found at even more crowded than in the daytime. My personal recommendations for today are: Visit the BACC to see free exhibitions, nice architecture and some artsy stores Take a ride with a…

  • Streets of Bangkok

    Streets of Bangkok

    We started the day in Chinatown. Continued to the vintage Shopping Mall, the Nightingale Olympic which sells original wooden Tennis rackets from the 60s (no pictures allowed). After some more walking we entered the Pah Klong Flower market. This is a place I’m going to return to. Perhaps in the morning or late evening during…

  • Game is on

    Game is on

    First night. First sights. We went up the Baiyoke II tower to enjoy the beautiful view over the city. We’ve been there before. But this time is different. It feels way more relaxed and every minute has it’s value. Game is on.

  • Packing list for 12 months world travel

    Packing list for 12 months world travel

    When I decided to travel with cabin baggage only, I thought it would be possible to travel as light as 7,5 KG overall carry-on weight. After I finally repacked my bag the 3rd time, I recognized this will be really difficult considering my technical equipment is already around 3KG. Nonetheless I managed to stuff everything…