Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Flying from Chiang Mai to Bangkok - a different side of Bangkok!
Flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
I started my journey back to Bangkok with a smooth flight from Chiang Mai. When I read the air Asia rules for flying they said you can bring water as long as it is frozen solid. So me being me decided to put it to the test. Well if it is true someone should tell security as when I went though they took it off me. I even showed them where it said it was allowed and they still said no. Oh well I tried 😁🤦🏽♀️
Stay at Bunk Bed Hostel Makkasan, Ratchathewi
For my stay, I chose the cozy and modern Bunk Bed Hostel in Makkasan, Ratchathewi. This place is good for budget travelers like me - clean, and comfortable.
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Lumphini Park
Sinead and I spent a tranquil afternoon at Lumphini Park, an oasis of green in the heart of Bangkok. It was great to escape the city's hustle and bustle, take a leisurely stroll, and we even spotted some monitor lizards!
Coffee Break at HUFU Cafe
We discovered a hidden gem in a little back street, I really did not think I would find it again but thankfully it came up on google maps so I have put a map link in – HUFU Cafe (ร้านกาแฟเยาวราช หู่ฝู คาเฟ่) located at Soi Yaowarat 4, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100. This charming cafe served up some of the best orange coffee I've had in Bangkok. It was such a friendly place and the perfect spot to relax and recharge.
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00:00 intro
00:36 Chiang Mai Airport
01:10 Getting to Hostel
01:30 Bunk Bed Hostel Tour
02:12 Exploring
02:22 Lumphini Park
03:12 More Exploring
03:35 Market
04:38 Hǔfú Café
05:04 Yet more exploring
06:36 Dinner
06:57 Final thoughts and onward travel.
Flying from Chiang Mai to Bangkok - a different side of Bangkok!
Flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
I started my journey back to Bangkok with a smooth flight from Chiang Mai. When I read the air Asia rules for flying they said you can bring water as long as it is frozen solid. So me being me decided to put it to the test. Well if it is true someone should tell security as when I went though they took it off me. I even showed them where it said it was allowed and they still said no. Oh well I tried 😁🤦🏽♀️
Stay at Bunk Bed Hostel Makkasan, Ratchathewi
For my stay, I chose the cozy and modern Bunk Bed Hostel in Makkasan, Ratchathewi. This place is good for budget travelers like me - clean, and comfortable.
booking.com/hotel/th/bunkbed-hostel.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaHiIAQGYAQm4AQfIAQzYAQPoAQGIAgGoAgO4AozFobUGwAIB0gIkY2IxNzNmN2QtYWIzZC00NjQ1LWFhOWYtMzAzNzBlMmJkZTJk2AIE4AIB&sid=34900d05cabaf424213fa9ed0e9e5ee1&aid=1580751&logged_out=1
Lumphini Park
Sinead and I spent a tranquil afternoon at Lumphini Park, an oasis of green in the heart of Bangkok. It was great to escape the city's hustle and bustle, take a leisurely stroll, and we even spotted some monitor lizards!
Coffee Break at HUFU Cafe
We discovered a hidden gem in a little back street, I really did not think I would find it again but thankfully it came up on google maps so I have put a map link in – HUFU Cafe (ร้านกาแฟเยาวราช หู่ฝู คาเฟ่) located at Soi Yaowarat 4, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100. This charming cafe served up some of the best orange coffee I've had in Bangkok. It was such a friendly place and the perfect spot to relax and recharge.
maps.app.goo.gl/kKvmFU7EbocRFV7v8
Join me as I explore, eat, and experience the unique sights and sounds of Bangkok. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel adventures! ✈️🌏✨
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#nanwithabackpack #solotravel #solofemaletravel#ChiangMaiToBangkok #BunkbedHostel #LumphiniPark #HUFUCafe #BangkokTravel #thailandadventures
00:00 intro
00:36 Chiang Mai Airport
01:10 Getting to Hostel
01:30 Bunk Bed Hostel Tour
02:12 Exploring
02:22 Lumphini Park
03:12 More Exploring
03:35 Market
04:38 Hǔfú Café
05:04 Yet more exploring
06:36 Dinner
06:57 Final thoughts and onward travel.
![Still Backpacking or Did I Settle Down?
I didn’t plan to stay in Cambodia… I came for a month.
That was it. No long-term plans, no intention of stopping, no idea I’d end up building a life here.
But something about Cambodia completely caught me off guard.
In this video, I’m sitting down for a proper, honest chat about how my travels have changed, why I chose to base myself in Siem Reap, and what that actually means for my life now.
Am I still travelling?
Or have I settled down?
The truth is… it’s somewhere in between.
I talk about:
What I expected vs what I actually found in Cambodia
How Cambodia became my home base
Why having a base has changed the way I travel
The reality of slowing down after years on the move
And why I still have that pull to explore
Getting to grips with the local money and how it all works
This isn’t a polished travel vlog, just a real catch-up about where I’m at right now.
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0:00 Transitioning to a base
0:34 Choosing Cambodia as home
2:46 The kindness of locals
4:34 Balancing travel and home
6:10 Life in Cambodia vs the UK
7:34 Ease and safety of living
9:18 Expectations versus reality Still Backpacking or Did I Settle Down?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yKtSCjqASiU/mqdefault.jpg)



