You're going to love Barcelona. Incredible city throbbing with life, you can feel the pulse of centuries coursing through it.
I just went to Isla Mujeres today and on the ferryboat over sat next to a couple from Thailand who told me about an island called Similan, an untouched island off the beaten path, still pristine. I felt like I was handed a map by Daffy, the character in the movie The Beach.
May have to find my way there at some point. Do plan to make Chiang Mai my home base for a few months though.
Haha. I remember being 17 years old watching that Movie, the beach. Let's just say....it stuck with me ;) Those hidden gem newly developed Islands in Thailand are the best. Like going to some enchanted place lost in time. So happy for your new Thai adventure, you are going to love it! ....y Barcelona, estoy seguro me alegre muchisimo. Q tenga un buen dia amigo :)