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Hey there,

I am here to document my trip to Khao Yai (even though I don't know who actually even read this space).

Khao Yai is a town (is that the right word?) that is approximately 2.5 hours drive away from Bangkok and I first notice it for the pretty sunflower fields about a year back. And I guess in 2017, pictures/articles of Khao Yai appeared all over the place (Instagram/newspaper/travel blogs).

So, off we go to Khao Yai (before it becomes even more mainstream) 😁

DAY 1

13 Jan 2018, BKK

Flew into BKK via AirAsia and... our flight was delayed from early morning to afternoon 😓😔 Because of airshow for their children's day (sidenote, why their children's day so cool one!)

Well, because we reach BKK late, we only had time to dapao famous Michelin Bib Gourmand Go-Ang chicken rice (shun bian pack mango sticky rice) and check out a few shops/stalls along the streets.

And I conclude, we are not that lucky cause a black out occured when we were bathing/about to bathe -facepalm-

DAY 2

14 Jan 2018, Primo Piazza, The Bloom and Pak Chong night market

So, this officially marks the start of our adventures in Khao Yai 😊 Primo Piazza in our opinion was slightly overrated/feel too touristy with its imitation of Italy HAHA. Nonetheless, I guess you can visit here to feed alpacas 😍

Said Italian architecture

People will say "Home is where the heart is" but I will add on the heart is where the food is (haha)

Pretty blooms (and we spotted this before Andrea Chong posted a photo of this ok)

Have to admit the greatest fears (other than the fear of the driver turning out to be a crook) is a lack of food in Khao Yai. I mean come on, half the blog posts talk about Mediterranean (and other forms of Western) food in Khao Yai... Erm I am here for Thai food (?)

So I am glad to announce there is a decent food option near Primo Piazza and it's called Aramis Restorante. The place looks atas but luckily the price wasn't exorbitant.

Butterfly pea drink (actually there's no taste?), watermelon juice and fried rice.

Gotta give them 100 for presentation hahaha.

Chicken drumlets and stir fried Kang Kong

If I remember correctly, all the above only cost $8 per person?!😋

So next up, The Bloom Hotel by TV Pool. Many of the attractions in Khao Yai are accommodations e.g. Baan Suan Noi (Hobbit House) and The Bloom hmmm.

The Bloom was basically a place with many flowers blooming hahaha. Can imagine it being famous among influencers I guess.

This vaguely reminds me of wisteria tunnel in Japan (albeit a less pretty version).

See, perfect places to take your new profile picture

Dinner was at Pak Chong night market, which was an absolute adventure because the stallholders don't know much English (compared to BKK). Communication was done mainly via hand signs (haha).

Tried several food along the streets there e.g. Thai crispy pancake “Khanom Bueang”, takoyaki (thank god never LS HAHA). And also tried a nice bowl of noodles with char siew from a shop that I don't remember (even if I do, I won't know how to read).

So that's it for Part I of my adventures in Khao Yai 😊

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So, it is the time of the year where one may get to see multiple collages of people's best nine moments. Thought it will be apt to reflect upon some of the best (imo) food, drink, song, movie, TV show etc.

BEST FOOD

Would have wanted to differentiate into different cuisines but I don't think I am that adventurous with food. So the best food in 2017 would have to be Teppei Syokudo.

Colourful chunks of sashimi on rice 😍

The serving size of the rice is not a lot so I like it cause less carbs HAHA. While Sushiro (featured in the best nine on Instagram) is much cheaper, I prefer Teppei's version because the rice is less sweet (probably due to the sauce) and also no queue (cause time is precious and I had to queue for almost an hour for Sushiro).

Other honourable mentions include: Muchachos (my favourite Mexican restaurant, okay actually never eat much Mexican food) and Lola's Cafe (all time favourite cafe with amazing honey chicken wings).

BEST COFFEE/TEA

Having gone to Australia (Sydney) this year, obviously the best coffee will have to be from Australia right.

The best coffee will have to be from Bourke Street Bakery (Do try their pastries especially the ginger creme brulee tart as well). Coffee from The Lab is pretty good as well.

As for coffee/tea in SG, I do enjoy Magic Coffee (double shot ristretto to milk, in a magical ratio, indeed magical) from Strangers' Reunion!

Let's make love, coffee, and magic.

Okay, quote to live by. But can someone sponsor my coffee class?

Honourable mentions include Waan Cha (which I discovered at the Geylang Serai Bazaar), G7 Trung Nguyen Espresso ($3.80 for 15 packs leh) and also Essenso 2 in 1.

Waan Cha's coffee milk tea.

Usually Thai iced milk tea is overly sweet but this coffee adds this edge to the milk tea, cutting through the sweetness. So this milk tea is perfect if you aren't a fan of cloyingly sweet drinks (like me).

BEST EXPERIENCE

I guess the best experience will have to be meeting a koala bear and petting her at Walkabout Wildlife Park hehe (sorry can't remember her name already).

Koala bear awww

Australia, you will have a place in my heart (love their beaches, their blue skies).

A close second will be experiencing Yunomori Onsen. This probably pale in comparison to those in Japan but I thought this was still quite authentic in the sense given that there are a couple of Japanese mums and daughters enjoying the onsen there... Not a super cheap experience but I guess it's worth it to go and experience it at least once.

And bonus points for Yunomori Onsen for their decent food!

Last but not least, how could I forget sky-diving in Wollogong? Actually I was expecting a greater sense of achievement from doing it, oops. But definitely will recommend people to try it!

BEST MOVIE

I think I probably catch too many movies (what else is there to do in Singapore?) but the best (probably due to recency bias haha) is Coco.

And nope, the movie isn't about Coconuts but is about a kid's pursuit of his passion in music/dreams and balancing it with his family's expectations. Perfect movie for Asian kids and families I suppose? How often do we hear parents saying "How can you make a living by doing art/music?" etc?

There are a whole list of decent movies in 2017 (Marvel's movies are always good, Wonder Woman was good as well but Justice League was meh) but yes Coco you won (my vote).

BEST TV SHOW

I don't watch a lot of TV shows (oops) but Netflix's version of A Series of Unfortunate Events is the best thing I have seen in a while. I think the last I was addicted to something was probably Sherlock (and before that probably Vampire Diaries erms). Well, can't wait for the 2nd season of this show! And Neil Patrick Harris is a damn good actor.

BEST SONG

Well, the song that I keep listening this year is probably Heavier by Linkin' Park (ft. Kiiara). Probably too late to try and read into songs when lives have been lost (to depression).

On a slightly happier note, Ed Sheeran's newest album is dope (ooh young lingo is it). Happier, Perfect, New Man, Supermarket Flowers are all quite good.

As for Chinese/Korean songs, 后来的我们by 五月天, 黑色柳丁by Hebe,Can You Hear My Heart (from Scarlet Heart Ryeo), Stay With Me (from Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) are all quite good.

Okay, why do I like sad songs.

BEST BOOK

Definitely "When Breath Becomes Air". 10/10 will recommend cause I can't really remember the last time I felt such heartache (and cried badly).

We always think we have a lot of time but I guess the message is that we don't know when life will end.

On a related note, Being Mortal is a good book, especially if you are someone who often contemplate about what really constitutes life e.g Does a life where you are dependent on life support considered a life etc. Sidenote, if euthanasia is the way out for people with terminal illness to relieve their pain and suffering (ok typically those are the people who want to go for that), then what is the way out for people who are suffering mentally?

That marks the end of 2017? In this upcoming year, I hope I will get to travel more (time to explore Southeast Asia more, e.g. Indonesia, Vietnam), to find a proper hobby (instead of watching so much Youtube videos...) and to stop being nice to people who don't deserve it (hahaha).

Happy New Year (in advance) to everybody 😊

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DAY 3

15 Jan 2018, Toscana Valley, A Cup Of Love, Bonaza Exotic Zoo, The Chocolate Factory and Ban Mai Chay Nam Museum/Restaurant

DAY 4

16 Jan 2018, Khao Yai National Park

DAY 5

17 Jan 2018, BKK

DAY 1

13 Jan 2018, BKK

DAY 2

14 Jan 2018, Primo Piazza, The Bloom and Pak Chong night market

BEST FOOD

BEST COFFEE/TEA

BEST EXPERIENCE

BEST MOVIE

BEST SONG

BEST BOOK

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