As we arrived, the lift doors opened to a wonderful panorama, and we were led to a table by the circle of windows that wraps around the restaurant.
On the way, I stepped off a polished wooden floor onto the plush surrounding carpet, and suddenly felt a bit unsteady.
I remember landing in Thailand for the first time eight years ago. I was fresh out of university, and it was the beginning of an incredible two-month backpacking trip around South East Asia. I’d explored big cities before, but I couldn’t help feeling overwhelmed as I sped across Bangkok’s famous expressway in a taxi towards an unfamiliar, towering metropolis.
In the days that followed, I spent most evenings having a drink or a meal at the highest rooftop bars and restaurants that I could find. The views really helped me find my bearings, and it turned into a useful habit for the rest of the trip.
