I am beyond happy to share my recent vacation in Bangkok but before I jump to that, I am stressing out this reminder - Ladies we should take that planned vacation to allow ourselves to relax, recharge and recover from our crazy work schedules. If you’ve been postponing your intended trip because of the loaded schedule or maybe a big factor is the budget, well please allow me to share to you how I’ve managed to pack a complete outfit for four days without spending an amount almost the same cost as the flight ticket. It’s funny but true; us girls have that habit of buying a whole new outfit for a specific vacation. Guilty? I am too but below is how I managed to pack a 4 day outfit with minimal spending.
Day 1 - Hello Bangkok
Because we arrived noon time, and there was a long queue at the immigration,
lunch was a must at the airport. Very eager to try their local food, so opted
for Pad Thai and Green curry chicken, Nah for the Pad Thai but thumbs up for
the green curry even though I don’t like spicy food. Now going to what I wore -
opted for my long vest (link here), simple top, a pair of distressed jeans and
my blush converse. This combination is comfy, I have freedom to move around, vest
added to make me warm on the flight, my cost ZERO, above items were all
pre-bought even before my planned travel.
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| Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bangkok |
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| Somerset Park Suanplu, Sathorn Bangkok. |
We capped our first night dining high, literally! The view was amazing at Zoom Sky Bar and Restaurant. Green jumpsuit was a gift from my cousin Ate Letty, when I went home to the Philippines (April). Resisted to wear it, I guess I was unconsciously waiting for the right moment. I did justice right? Long wait was paid off, the gorgeous jumpsuit is totally for a Bangkok high!
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ZOOM Sky Bar & Restaurant |Anantara Bangkok Sathorn |
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| Rose, of course! |
Day 2 - Ayutthaya
I was advised that there is a dress code when
visiting Temples, they do not allow sleeveless, shorts and slippers. My pick
was a on the spot moment. I know it would be hot and second day will require a
lot of walking so I opted for my work out bottom, half-length leggings,
and a very loose long sleeve polo shirt, paired with again with my blush
converse. Cost, nothing again on this
ensemble.
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| Doing our best at the M pose. |
Day 3 -
City Temples and Dinner Cruise
When you go to Bangkok, do not miss out on a visit
to the Grand Palace - it is crowded yes, but when you go inside, it’s all worth
it. It’s true, every corner is picturesque and Instagram worthy. I will leave
out the description to the travel bloggers, I just have to say, almost all corners/places
around this area are snap worthy that I actually ran out of pose…ha ha kidding, now going to
what I wore, I need to wear a dress at some point in my travel, so I bought
this dress made of rayon challis, a light weight fabric, with very small dainty
flower prints, spaghetti straps style and skirt that falls just past my knee. The
place has a strict dress code so a cover up is a must, my denim long sleeve
polo is a saver, which I have brought several times for travelling. Cost of
the dress, $15, same footwear, and the hat was purchased some time ago, around
January for $5 only during a sale event, at that time I knew I have to get it
and will be able to use it during a summer or beach vacation.
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| Chatuchak Market, testing my haggling skills! |
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| Scented soaps, 3pcs for 100 Baht, got them for pasalubongs |
Ending off our last night in Bangkok, I suggested having
a dinner cruise. It did not disappoint, the food, the ambiance, the weather and
even the performer/singer (a Filipina!) was all good. Buffet style dinner that
lasted for two hours with a fellow kababayan
performing, is truly a night to remember, and was a great contrast to a very chaotic
day we had. What I wore was a simple office skirt, with a prominent zipper in
front and a yellow crop top, both was purchased at a sale event before.
Total outfit cost for day 3, $20 only!
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| On board the Chaophraya Princess Cruise, just before dinner. |
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| A must try in Bangkok, Tuktuk ride, just like our very own tricycle. L-R, yours truly, Phet and Kaz and of course our driver |
Total outfit cost for day 3, $20 only!
Day 4 - Coffee
dash before jetting off
Too bad the famous Mr. Jones Orphanage café located
near our hotel was recently closed, so we have to get our quick caffeine fix at
a small coffee shop instead. For this quick breakfast dash I opted for an all-black
jumpsuit, previously bought, which I transitioned to an airport-going-home
outfit. Feet were tired wearing close shoes for 3 days so a pair of slip-ons to
the rescue, which I got a day before we traveled, cost me $19.90 only. I accessorize
my entire outfit with a cute brown bag, just big enough to carry all our passports
and money, online cost $25.
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| Rushing to get my caffeine fix. |
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| Catching up on whats happening in Bangkok |
All in all, it only cost me less than $100, to be
exact $64.90 to update my vacation outfit. It’s just a matter of mix and matching,
and when shopping, bear in mind to get pieces that matches your existing
clothes. In this way you don’t have to buy a new set to pair with the one you just purchased.
It also helps to visit sale events and pick out a great piece which you deem
you'll use in the future.
PS - our trip was made easy because we have a tour
guide, my friend Phet. She's my colleague back in my teaching days in the Philippines. She's been living in Thailand for 12 years, teaching and has learned to speak
Thai language. She has arranged for our
2 days transport and made our tour easy and comfortable by being with us. I suggest have a person who can speak Thai with you as most of the locals cannot or do not speak English very
well. Leave a comment below if you’re interested in her Thailand touring
assistance.
Khop khun kha Thailand, you are amazing!
xoxo,
Clyde
