A Short Guide to Street Art in Ban Pong

street art in ban pong

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 to get to Ban Pong from Bangkok, where to stay, and what else you can do in the area.

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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 Erawan Falls:

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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 city. Each year, thousands of macaques are treated to a grand feast in front of Lopburi’s historical temples, creating a spectacle that draws tourists from all over the world.

Here’s what you need to know if you plan on visiting Thailand’s monkey temple to attend their banquet:

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Guide to Ko Sichang: An Easy Island Getaway From Bangkok

Ko Sichang Island

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 was living there.

Here’s everything you need to know about Ko Sichang:

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The Red Lotus Sea in Udon Thani: A Natural Wonder in Thailand

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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 destination for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat into the beauty of Thailand’s natural landscape.

Here’s everything you need to know:

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Two Weeks in Bali, A Series of Unfortunate Events

Uluwatu, Bali - Two Weeks in Bali

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 in Bali.

After five years of living on the continent, this trip was something of a farewell to Asia. And my final two weeks in Bali were a farewell to that trip itself. After six weeks of sightseeing, I was ready to flop on a beach somewhere, stretch out with some yoga and relax with a cocktail in hand.

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Guide to Bali: Budget Planning & Travel Tips

Ganesh statue at a Hindu temple in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Updated May 2024

After lugging my backpack around Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, I had finally reached the last destination on my backpacking bucket list. I had finally arrived in Bali! So, after all my previous ‘travel advice’ posts, this is the final one: my guide to Bali, Indonesia.

I couldn’t wait to go to surf school, laze on the beach all day and stretch out my aching back (backpacks are heavy, y’all!) at yoga. However, what greeted me in Bali completed exceeded my expectations.

Here is my full itinerary, budget details, travel tips and general guide to Bali:

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Don’t Miss Saigon! | A Few Days in Ho Chi Minh City

Notre Dame Cathedral and scooter traffic in Saigon, Vietnam

I had spent 10 days in Myanmar, only one week in Laos and then two weeks in Cambodia, but I had only set aside a few days to explore Ho Chi Minh City, also known fondly as Saigon. It was my second visit to Vietnam, having been to Hanoi and Ha Long Bay back in 2013, but I desperately wanted to see ‘the Pearl of the Orient’ before I left Asia for good.

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