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It was my very first trip to Bangkok and it was never on my bucket list in the first place. If it wouldn’t be for my friends, who’ve put me together and, literally, placed me on the plane. We departed our journey from London Gatwick, with a stopover at an Indonesian airport. We read about using a cab from the airport on this forum. It, unfortunately, did not work out exactly as planned. Once we got in the Tuk-tuk, the successor to the earlier human-powered rickshaw what I saw and felt while being there, might completely different. I love Bangkok from the very first glance. I am usually very mullish and don’t change my opinion easily. But the racing colourful traffic, the street food smell and the architecture of the most insane temple right in the city centre It has it’s very own spirit, never the same for two people. Everybody has their own unique Bangkok. So what I saw and felt while being there, might completely differ from you. I share several of my personal tips for Bangkok travellers underneath, which would work for first-time visitors there. Because, once you’ve been there, you’ll definitely come back for more. Grab your food from the streets. The nastier it looks, the tastier it’ll be. I know it might be weird for a number of reasons; nobody cancelled the hygiene rules yet. But seriously, there is no other risk than having a major food coma afterwards. You already know that famous two litres per day. Well, when in Bangkok it takes on a new level. Hydrate yourself. Carry on a water bottle. Drink it. You don’t wanna fall out the tuk-tuk on its full speed. Taxis are a relatively cheap and convenient way to visit the city. There is somehow two things to know. The first one avoids the rush hours. The Bangkok traffic is crazy, you don’t wanna spend half of your day in the middle of it. Then, ask your driver to switch his meter on. If he refuses, find another on. You already know that famous two litres per day. Well, when in Bangkok it takes on a new level. Hydrate yourself. Carry on a water bottle. Drink it. You don’t wanna fall out the tuk-tuk on its full speed. Bangkok is an amazing city where everybody will find something for themselves. Mine “go-happy” pack is crazy tuk-tuk street racing at night, hogging it with the tastiest spring rolls/taro bubble tea EVER and dressy-jumping into the swimming pool with my friends.