Quick update

So for those of you who are wondering where I am, i'm in bangkok right now. I came down to thailand for the diving and to visit some friends on exchange in singapore so it should be a fun and relaxing couple of weeks.

I know it sounds mental that i'd leave europe... to come to asia, but according to my math, its cheaper for me to come here for a few weeks than to stay in europe. Living costs in europe are prohibitively elevated, plus who could turn down a chance to enjoy the sun, beach and cheap food?

Anyways, on my last day in Rome, this really sneaky brazilian fucker waited for me to go brush my teeth before nabbing 200euros from my jacket pocket. I only realized once i got back to paris and wanted to buy something to eat. I figured it was him and not one of the other ppl at the hostel cause he gave off a sketchy vibe, I felt like he was watching my every move. At least he was too retarded to steal my passport, i'd much rather give up 200euros than to lose that. What goes around comes around, he'll probably have a nasty encouter in the favelas or something...

On the way to asia, i had a layover in Dubai, and oh my god is dubai ever beautiful. From the plane at first all you see is the sea, then these strange man made islands, and then all of a sudden you see a city that doesnt look like it belongs in the desert. Not only that, but the burj khalifa more than doubles the nearby skyscrapers in height. the buildings are all on one main street, so from the sky you just see a row of tall structures, and then its just sand huts. It's too bad i don't have time to exit the airport and look around. Even in the airport, you could see and smell the wealth, there were emiratis circulating about on segways, and a huge fountain/waterfall in the airport!

Lastly, I don't really hate bangkok as much as i did last time, maybe it's cause it was my first destination last time around. It still isn't anywhere near my preferred cities, its a sprawling megacity with 11 million people and some serious sanitation issues. However, it's close enough to asia to make me feel comfortable right now. It's an odd thought that despite how similar europe is to canada, I still feel like i have an easier time navigating and doing things in asia.

Anyways, no pics in this update, maybe there'll be some in the next one!