Took a three week trip to Japan last year. I was impressed with the culture. Great healthy food and inexpensive. Clean, safe, great transportation and friendly, courteous, helpful people.My only disappointment was too many foreign tourists like myself. I hope they can retain their beautiful country from being ruined.
Solid move jumping straight into Muay Thai in Chiang Mai. The intensity you mentioned after just 2 sessions is real, the conditioning work there doesnt mess around. When I trained at a gym in Bangkok the clinch drills alone had me gassed in ways I didnt expect. The mental shift that comes from that level of exhuastion is something most people never experience outside combat sports.
While in Thailand "learn and practice the rules of the Wai", and the greeting for meeting "Sawadii Krab" - (males only). Thais have an amazing and friendly culture, rich heritage. Try the "fermented foods". Watch out for the Thai Pepper (Mouse Poop), and learn to say "Phek Lek Noi", which means "Spicey Little". Enjoy every "minute". Great good luck, Chiang Mai is a wonderful place! (They have shoe rules too, remove when entering home and Temple, and "respectful dress code for Temple")
Great update and thanks for sharing. I’m sure you will always remember the warmth shared by your fiancée’s relatives! Yes, illegal immigrants are terrible for all cultures when they refuse to embrace their new location’s culture.
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Took a three week trip to Japan last year. I was impressed with the culture. Great healthy food and inexpensive. Clean, safe, great transportation and friendly, courteous, helpful people.My only disappointment was too many foreign tourists like myself. I hope they can retain their beautiful country from being ruined.
Solid move jumping straight into Muay Thai in Chiang Mai. The intensity you mentioned after just 2 sessions is real, the conditioning work there doesnt mess around. When I trained at a gym in Bangkok the clinch drills alone had me gassed in ways I didnt expect. The mental shift that comes from that level of exhuastion is something most people never experience outside combat sports.
I like these updates! I have never visited Japan, and much of the cultural descriptions were new to me.
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Dear Max,
While in Thailand "learn and practice the rules of the Wai", and the greeting for meeting "Sawadii Krab" - (males only). Thais have an amazing and friendly culture, rich heritage. Try the "fermented foods". Watch out for the Thai Pepper (Mouse Poop), and learn to say "Phek Lek Noi", which means "Spicey Little". Enjoy every "minute". Great good luck, Chiang Mai is a wonderful place! (They have shoe rules too, remove when entering home and Temple, and "respectful dress code for Temple")
Great update and thanks for sharing. I’m sure you will always remember the warmth shared by your fiancée’s relatives! Yes, illegal immigrants are terrible for all cultures when they refuse to embrace their new location’s culture.
Good stuff man. If only more cities could operate like Tokyo…we’d be much better off. Looking forward to reading about your experiences in Thailand.
Thank you, Sir. Looking forward to reading more from you!