We've always believed in the power of being lost. We have found some of the best things when we didn't know where the hell we were going. Today we set out for Khaosan Road, the famous mecca for backpackers. We took a cab because it was a such long way to go. We went during rush hour. Instead of being frustrated by the slow traffic (we left that to our driver) we had the chance to slowly move through the streets and see everything at a more leisurely pace. Chinatown was especially interesting with it's teeming sidewalks and chockablock stores. We couldn't have asked for a better tour of the city.

Pro Tip: If you decide to take the rush hour tour, do it in an air conditioned cab. It would be unbearable in a Tuk Tuk.