Bangkok is a lot of work getting around so if you have nine days you could mix it up for hotels....
renegadebadger
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Copywriter/Journalist, living in London, 33. Spent a lot of my twenties travelling the traditional backpacker routes, in recent years have made my trips shorter and closer. Working my way round a lot of Europe’s top cities looking for local food and beer, modern architecture and art galleries, long walks on city streets, exploring historical areas, and big nights on the tiles.
Recent trips: Hamburg, Geneva, Dusseldorf, Munich, Inverness, SA and Vic Falls, Nice
Upcoming: Berlin, Malawi, Thailand, Indonesia
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travelling to Bangkok on 24th April - Advice appreciated :-) in the Asia - Thailand Branch
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 10 Hour Lay-Over in Bangkok in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Taxi costs 450 baht if you take the expressway. If you want/need to take a cab, make sure you go down a level from arrivals (just take a...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 1 Month Thailand. Beaches? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
If you have a month you could try out a couple of beaches in Ko Pha Ngan, getting water taxis from beach to beach and seeing which you like...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Going to Malawi - Go to Chizmulu Island in the Africa Branch
Hi David - delighted to read your report, heading over to Malawi in a few weeks. You didn't have any delays on the Ilala?
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Family Holiday to Malawi – some thoughts on the Ilala and other things in the Africa Branch
Hi graygirl, I'm heading to Malawi in a few weeks and was hoping to get the Ilala southbound from Nkhata Bay to Likoma island on the Monday...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Koh Samui a good idea? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
I'm also returning to Samui after 10 years. The last time I was there I found it a little overdeveloped for my tastes and quickly left for...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pub quiz in London in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Thanks guys - that's brilliane, much appreciated
9 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Pub quiz in London in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Anyone know a good pub quiz in central London? I'm looking for somewhere with challenging questions, not the ones with a wacky host and...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called employer in ROI taking our tips - is it legal? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
I can't believe they are using your tips when the till is short. That's a disgrace and you should definitely leave if you can. ...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Backpacking - Definition please? in the Older Travellers Branch
#15...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 'bread and circuses' in Thailand in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Or Premier League football? I guess this is not something the government provides directly, but they do legislate for broadcasters to show...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 'bread and circuses' in Thailand in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Muay Thai would be my guess.
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paranoid about drugs being put in my backpack in the Asia - Thailand Branch
In my experience, people with drugs tend not to give them away.
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Belfast for a week. Is that too long? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Is a piece of string too long?...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called employer in ROI taking our tips - is it legal? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
I worked in pubs and restaurants in Ireland for ten years and the legal infrastructure is not relevant in the same way as if you worked in...
12 months ago

- Full Name Robin Lynch
- DOB May 5, 1978
- Country Ireland
- Gender Male
- Languages English, a litte French, even less Spanish
- Favourite Places Saigon, Chicago, London, Rio, Berlin
- Interests Food, parties, art, culture, reading, politics, media, history, languages







