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After my travels in Kuala Lumpur, I had the opportunity to reconnect with a friend in his hometown of Bangkok, Thailand<\/strong>. Bangkok was a special adventure because this was my first travels through a city abroad with a local and fellow friend to introduce me to their country, their culture, and the citizens of their city. From authentic Thai food, authentic Thai massages, and conversations about Thai trends, I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Bangkok.<\/p>\n The Place:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Arriving Thursday evening, I lodged in Siam Square at Novotel Siam Bangkok<\/em><\/strong>, where I thoroughly enjoyed the view of this booming shopping district. <\/em>To commence my travels in Bangkok, I met with my friend Tim K\u2014who I studied abroad with in London\u2014to try some authentic Thai food at Ban Khun Mae<\/strong>. Spicy indeed, I lunched on\u00a0the Thai Spicy Papaya Salad, Deep Fried Chicken Marinated with Salt, and a Thai Staple\u2014sticky rice (which is generally served in weaved-like containers).<\/p>\n After lunch and briefly walking around the Siam area, Tim and I departed for Bangkok\u2019s Asiatique The Riverfront<\/strong>. Although we arrived prior to its bustling hours, the port and shopping mall destination converges an assortment of restaurants, boutiques, and ports overlooking the Chao Praya River.<\/em><\/p>\n Asiatique The Riverfront occupies portions of land that once operated as a major international trading port\u2014although some of the architecture is reminiscent of the early 1900\u2019s, several aspects of the architecture and operations resemble modern day color schemes and shopping zones, such as Urbano<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n A main attraction in Bangkok\u2019s Asiatique was the Mekhong Ferris Wheel<\/em><\/strong>, although we did not go the wheel, its always fascinating to see Ferris Wheels and observation wheels from across the world (Check out my review for the High Roller in Vegas, here<\/a>). At the crack of evening, we boarded a tour boat (complimentary because of the Riverfront Festival).<\/p>\n A highlight\u2014at certain moments frightening\u2014 of my time in Bangkok, the Chao Praya boat tour<\/strong> granted me the opportunity to view various aspects of Bangkok from the Chao Praya River. From a China House on the Chao River, to cultural temples, to high-rise buildings and condominiums, the boat ride displayed a glimpse of Bangkok\u2019s rich history and promising future.<\/p>\n![\"1B\"](\"https:\/\/www.thejoshuagray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1B.jpg\")
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