Asia provides so many diverse and interesting cultures. Historic sites mixed with modern cities & beaches, tasty inexpensive meals and massive shopping & markets.
Took a short trip to Bangkok with the intention of renting a motorcycle to ride up to Chiang Mai, where a few documented tour routes await, only to be told when I got there, they would not rent a bike to a single person for such a journey, I had to be part of a tour group. Bother. I tried a couple of other phone numbers but got similar result, so my discovery excursion plans had to change.
Quick lesson, being spontaneous does not always help you achieve your plans. That being said, over analyzing can get in the way of adventure too.