"I Want to Get Back to Nature in Bangkok." Is That Even Possible? (2.21)

While Thailand is a great place to experience the natural
beauty of the tropics, Bangkok is a giant metro area and not
all that appealing to nature lovers with a short time to visit. Or
is it? That's the topic of this episode of The Bangkok
Podcast.

Evo's still sick, but he's on the mend thanks to a doctor.
Because as you'll recall from an episode just a few weeks ago,
antibiotics are available over the counter here. But you know
what isn't? A diagnoses of illness from a qualified physician.
Luckily there is no shortage of great doctors in Bangkok. And
they are quite cheap. Some people are just stubborn. Ahem. And
did you see the article that claimed Thailand has
the worst traffic in the world? We do a little
debunking on that before we get to the heart of the matter.
Finding nature in the confines of Bangkok's concrete
jungle. What, exactly, should a nature lover
visiting Bangkok do if they only have a few short days? That's
the question Evo's friend and Finland-based travel
blogger Lottie put to us. No, she doesn't really
want to hit all the rooftop bars, shopping malls, countless
temples, or the seedier side of tourism that form Bangkok's
well-deserved reputation. We have a few ideas, including:



Prapadaeng (also called Bang Krachao) -
Bangkok's "green lung"


Phutthamonthon - "Spiritual center of
Thailand", says Greg


Chao Phraya river - It's always breezy and cool on this
big, navigable river that bisects Bangkok


Ayutthaya - Archaeology and history only 3
hours away by train


Lots of great parks we mention in the show, some rather
hidden


Lovely beaches not too far away, but you'll want to do an
overnight, probably



So… yeah. Bangkok offers more than just shopping, sex
tourism, temples, and rooftop bars. Just keep the weather in mind
when you visit. Because it's always summer here. Speaking of
that...
Love, Loathe, or Leave?

Holy volcanos, it's hot here. We have no volcanos, but we
do leave very close to the sun, apparently. There weren't any
seasons to speak of this year in Bangkok, which has an impact.
Listen in to find out how we feel about it.
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