Get a taste of Muay Thai

This was definitely the highlight of my Bangkok trip. Muay Thai is basically Thai boxing—apart from punching, it also includes a spot of kicking and elbowing. We went to Sor.Vorapin Gym, where we began with some warm-up exercises and skipping. Then on came the gloves, and we learnt how to inflict maximum pain on the hypothetical attacker by using our fists, elbows and legs. We also did a spot of sparring in the boxing ring. It was a fantastic experience and the instructors were very encouraging, and didn’t mind getting punched. After that sweaty hour-long class, I felt more rejuvenated than I did after any Thai massage.