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 about Ban Pong’s street art, notable Thai street artists, how
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.
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 Erawan Falls:
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 city. Each year, thousands of macaques are treated to a
Updated December 2024 Ko Sichang, a small, quiet island in the Gulf of Thailand, located just off the coast of Si Racha (yes, as in the sauce). The fact it’s often overlooked by tourists, has a strong Chinese influence—I even heard some Cantonese while I was there—and easily accessible from Bangkok made it my favourite weekend getaway destination while I
Updated December 2024 Located in Udon Thani, Thailand, the Red Lotus Sea (known locally as Talay Bua Daeng) is one of the country’s most impressive natural wonders. From December to February, this sprawling freshwater lake comes alive with millions of blooming pink lotus flowers, creating an endless, surreal expanse of vibrant color that stretches across the water. It’s a popular
Updated December 2024 While I was living in Thailand and working in the luxury travel industry, I had the amazing privilege to visit and stay in some of the best hotels in Siem Reap and beyond. So, I’m sharing those recommendations with you here.
So, I recently made Southeast Asia my home by officially moving to Bangkok! I’ve celebrated in the only way I know how – adding the best books about Southeast Asia to my ever-growing reading wish list and further expanding on my knowledge of Asian literature. Here, I’m recommending one novel set in each country in Southeast Asia (available in English)
Updated May 2024 Does the idea of travelling around Southeast Asia for two months sound a bit daunting? I felt the same when I came to plan my own itinerary, especially as I knew I would be backpacking on a shoestring budget. Two months in Southeast Asia sounds like a long time, but with so much to see and do,
I’d witnessed Bagan sunsets in Myanmar, splashed around in the lagoons of Laos, buffed up on history in Cambodia and stuffed my face with Vietnamese delicacies in Saigon. I was, sadly, coming to the end of my big Southeast Asian backpacking trip, but at least I was going out on a high. It was time for an incredible two weeks