Author: Amy
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A Quick & Simple Guide to the Chiang Mai Flower Festival
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The city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand blooms every February for the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. This three-day festival is a celebration of spring, showcasing the region’s flowers, cultural traditions, and is generally just an excuse for a party.
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9 Amazing Books Set in Italy: Romance, History & More
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Italy has a special place in my heart and it’s never a bad idea to take a trip there. I’ve spent more than a year living in Italy in total, but when I can’t be there, I love to be transported back through books set in Italy.
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A Short Guide to Street Art in Ban Pong
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Updated December 2024 Ban Pong, a short drive from Bangkok, has gradually become a destination for art lovers and travellers looking to experience something different. With its colorful murals, impressive graffiti, and public installations, the street art in Ban Pong offers a unique canvas. In this short guide, you’ll learn…
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Guide to Railay Bay: A Hidden Paradise in Krabi, Thailand
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Updated December 2024 Tucked into the coast of Krabi province and only accessible by boat, Railay Bay is one of Thailand’s most stunning and tranquil destinations, known for towering limestone cliffs, pristine beaches, and crystal-clear waters.
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A Quick & Easy Guide to Visiting Erawan Falls in Thailand
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Updated December 2024 Erawan Falls, located in Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi Province, is one of Thailand’s most beautiful and popular waterfalls. The falls consist of seven tiers, each with its own pool of crystal-clear turquoise water, perfect for swimming and relaxation. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting…
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Lopburi Monkey Festival: A Temple Banquet for Thailand’s Macaques
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Updated December 2024 The Lopburi Monkey Festival, or “Monkey Buffet Festival”, is one of Thailand’s most unusual and entertaining annual events. Held in the ancient city of Lopburi, located about 150 kilometres (93 miles) north of Bangkok, this festival honours the local monkey population that has become synonymous with the…
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11 Best Books About Thailand By Both Thai & Western Authors
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I’ve been living in Bangkok for two years and it’s taken me just as long to compile this list of the best books about Thailand. Why? Because I didn’t want it to be weighted toward novels set in Thailand by predominantly white, Western authors, yet great Thai literature that resonates…
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Reasons to Stay Alive: Matt Haig Quotes About Mental Health
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Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig should be made mandatory reading. When I was going through a rough time with depression and anxiety, a friend pressed this book into my hands and said, “I think you should read this.” That copy was quickly filled with underlined quotes and margin…
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9 Travel Books About Social Isolation
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The best of both worlds (that is, physical journeys and those undertaken through chapters) can be found in travel books about social isolation – a bit of an oxymoron, but nonetheless a relatable one during these “uncertain times.” Some are intrepid tales of solo adventures, while others are impressive feats…
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How to Get Free Audiobooks & E-books Right Now
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Updated 4th April 2024 Welcome to a list of everywhere you can get free audiobooks and e-books right now. Some of the below are general subscription services from big names such as Amazon, whereas others are more niche and indy. Some catalogs can be accessed via apps, others include free…
