Thailand is clearly going to be one of the most interesting of our destinations. The three main areas where we currently have an idea of what we intend to spend our time doing are; Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Koh Tao.

As fas as Chiang Mai goes, the main reason for a visit is to study Tai Chi (there is a ten day course run there that sounds ideal). We keep seeing various treks originating here to visit the hill tribes and these may be something different to try as well. The elephant rehabilitation center is apparently not far either so that will no doubt require a visit.

Having already found that we enjoy Thai food we might push things a little further by having a go at a cooking course, even if it is just an excuse to eat even more.

As far as Bangkok is concerned we definately want to see the floating market, and watch Muai Thai boxing at the Lumphini stadium. Depending what state we are in when we arrive here we might (just might) try a meditation course.

The reason for visiting Koh Tao is simply to dive, when we originally planned the trip we had intended to learn there however we have now decided to do this in Australia, so who knows we may be able to expand our qualifications further (Dive Master?).

Although not big shoppers no doubt this will be unavoidable.