A few days in Bangkok will most likely be part of any trip to Thailand. The hectic megacity can easily be overwhelming, so here’s a few recommendations to help you make the most of your time in Thailand’s capital. DON’T go to Khao San Road A popular gathering point for budget-minded backpackers, Khao San Road makes a lot of travelers’ … Read More
An American Spy in Bangkok: the Jim Thompson House Museum
In an exotic place such as Bangkok, would you be surprised to hear that one of the main tourist attractions is an American’s house? I sure was! Jim Thompson was an American businessman whose 1940s silk manufacturing company is credited with single-handedly reviving the Thai silk industry. His love of the Far East resulted in a large collection of Asian antiques, … Read More
Review: Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road
Bangkok was the last destination of our three-week Southeast Asia trip, and with only two nights there, we needed accomodations that were convenient to major sites without breaking the bank. That led us to dip into our stash of IHG Rewards Club points to book the Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road. We’ve grown to really like the Hotel Indigo brand, … Read More
Contemplating Life and Death at Baan Dam, the Black House of Chiang Rai
Tourists flock in quite large numbers to Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, often missing the sister attraction Baan Dam, the Black House. If you’re planning a trip to Thailand and the White Temple is on your agenda, make sure to not miss the Black House. Find a tour that includes it, or if you’re self-planning, make sure to add … Read More
The Madness and Purity of Wat Rong Khun, the Brightest Temple in the World
If you’ve scanned Instagram or Pinterest lately, you’ve probably seen photos of the Thai temple that looks like the entrance to heaven, completely white from top to bottom. But there’s something odd about this temple that doesn’t at all come through over the internet, and it just keeps getting weirder the closer you get. Where: 15 km southwest of Chiang Rai … Read More
An Intimate Evening Out at Chiang Rai’s Night Bazaar
If your trip to Thailand takes you to Chiang Rai, it’s worth seeking out the Night Bazaar to do some shopping and try various local cuisine. While nowhere near as large and expansive as Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaars, you’ll still have plenty of choices along with a few offerings unique to Chiang Rai. Where: Just off Phaholyothin Road in the … Read More
Review: Laluna Hotel and Resort, Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is a Northern Thai city on many bucket lists for its famous White Temple, and is often paired with a visit to the larger city of Chiang Mai, which is about a 3 hour bus ride away. Looking for budget accommodation for our visit, we found Laluna Hotel and Resort, a surprisingly nice property with low rates starting … Read More
10 Must-Do Experiences In Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is about as laid back as Bangkok is busy, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to do! From temples in the city to elephant camps in the jungle, you’ll definitely spend your day working up an appetite for the delicious street food to be had in the evenings. Here’s our Chiang Mai bucket list to inspire the … Read More
Eat, Haggle and Relax at the Night Bazaars of Chiang Mai
After a day of temple touring and elephant bathing in and around Chiang Mai, the evening brings relief in the form of the various Night Bazaars that populate the city. They serve as a nexus where both locals and tourists intersect to feast upon dollar dishes and snatch up bargain wares. The sheer volume of offerings on display can feel … Read More
Spend a Day Caring for Elephants at Elephant Nature Park Chiang Mai
There’s few more fulfilling experiences to be had in Thailand than caring for an endangered species, the Asian elephant. Spending time with elephants has always been a popular tourist attraction in Thailand, but tourists are just now starting to wake up to the fact that riding elephants is harmful. That’s why we sought out an ethical company who is strictly … Read More