Travel from Thailand to the United States during COVID, January 2022: Dave flies from Koh Samui to Phoenix via Bangkok, Tokyo, and Los Angeles, with airport mistakes, a favorite Bangkok airport hotel, and luggage delayed 30 hours. An honest, funny record of pandemic era long haul travel.
Leaving Koh Samui
The journey starts with lunch with his wife at a great place in Bangrak, Koh Samui, then a ride to the airport, where Dave makes his first mistake: being dropped off at arrivals instead of departures. From Samui he flies to Bangkok for an overnight stay before the long haul legs home.
The Golden Foyer Airport Hotel
In Bangkok, Dave stays at his favorite airport hotel, the Golden Foyer, which he praises for great rooms, great prices, and an amazing night market right outside. For travelers with early flights or long layovers near the airport, it is a genuine insider recommendation from someone who transits Bangkok regularly.
COVID Era Flying and Lost Luggage
At the airport, Dave sees travelers who looked like they were from another world, a vivid snapshot of pandemic era flying. The route continues through Tokyo and Los Angeles before finishing in Phoenix, Arizona, and another mistake along the way caused his luggage to be delayed about 30 hours. Even seasoned travelers have trips like this. His honest retelling of the mistakes makes this a genuinely useful watch for anyone about to attempt a similar multi stop journey.
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