If there’a any site that’s considered a “must-see” in Kathmandu, it’s on this list! In addition to the old palace Durbar squares, these three stupas and temples make up the heart of the capital city. Getting around is easy enough with taxis or ubers, though you can also book a day tour with Mosaic Adventures and receive loads of information about the … Read More
Merida Day Trip: Mayan Puuc Route
Nearly every visitor to the Yucatan visits Chichen Itza, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. But there are Mayan sites covering the plains of the Yucatan, and if you want to delve deeper into this ancient culture without a lot of crowds and souvenir sellers, you should definitely keep exploring. The Puuc Route is a grouping … Read More
Five Tons of Buddha Gold with a Quick Stop in Bangkok’s Chinatown
If you go to Thailand, you’re going to see lots of Buddha statues, but if there’s one that takes the cake it’s definitely the massive solid gold Buddha in Bangkok’s Wat Traimit. Note: it is not simply covered in gold—like the massive reclining Buddha at Wat Pho—the whole statue IS gold! And best of all, it has an equally outrageous … Read More
Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
So you want to visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok? Great! So do thousands of other people! Bangkok receives more than 11 million foreign visitors every year so you’ll be fighting for elbow room when visiting its major attractions, and the Grand Palace is no exception. But if you’re willing to brave the crowds, your reward will be taking in … Read More
Why You Should Skip Khao San Road in Bangkok
So you’re a budget traveller/backpacker and you’re heading to Bangkok—surely you must have a stop at Khao San Road on your agenda, right? The legendary road has been a hub for backpackers for decades, with hostels and cheap bars designed to lure in price-conscious travelers. So should you go out of your way to make a stop at Khao San … Read More
The Reclining Buddha and Massage School at Wat Pho
Topping every Bangkok must-see list is the Wat Pho reclining Buddha which is the largest in Thailand at 46 meters in length, but only the third largest in the entire world. Located very near the Grand Palace, there’s no excuse to not stop in and marvel at this wonder. We found it to be a relaxing attraction simply to walk … 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
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
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
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