My first experience of Khao San Rd… Stepping out of the taxi I was welcomed by mysterious smells and aromas coming from the sizzling street food stands. Lights dazzled from above and music played from every direction. People of all nations mingled around the various stalls lining the pavement. I …
Read More »Bangkok: Asia’s City of Sin
You’re dressed to impress, have a bit of cash to blow, and are officially ready to experience Asia’s mecca for all those who love any and all nightlife scenes. Bangkok really does offer it all. Don’t think it’s a city only full of cheesy karaoke bars and seedy clubs. Bangkok …
Read More »5 Awesome Day Trips from Bangkok
Bangkok is a vibrant city that combines a lot of the best features of its traditional Southeast Asian heritage with the conveniences and luxuries of modern urban living. But, as any vacationer knows, city-based holidays can be exhausting. So, try these five daytrips from Bangkok to round out your experiences …
Read More »Steering Away from Bangkok Taxi Meter Scams
When you are too jet-lagged to care, it’s easy to get carried away by glib and fast-talking taxi drivers in any large town, especially in a teeming capital like Bangkok. Although Thai baht is 30 to a US dollar, forking over twice or thrice the standard fare easily adds up …
Read More »5 Free Things to Do in Bangkok
While Bangkok isn’t necessarily an expensive place, it’s still nice to enjoy things on the cheap or free in this case. Why spend money when you don’t have to, especially in times of weak economies? The list below are five of the best free things to do in the entertaining …
Read More »How to Travel from Bangkok to Phuket
Since Bangkok is the capital and Phuket is the largest island, you can only imagine how many embark on this route. And with that being said, there are several commuting options, which are listed below. By Plane Yes, there is an airport on the island and it’s even an international …
Read More »The Chaotic Capital: Bangkok
Most travelers fly straight into Bangkok as a starting and ending point considering it offers easy access to the rest of the country. But a place where the word tranquil doesn’t really exist is not for everyone. Bangkok is a monstrous city of crowds, pollution, shopping, and partying. It defines …
Read More »How to Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya
As mentioned in a previous posting, Ayutthaya is the former capital of Thailand and place that should not be missed. Traveling from between the former and current capital is super simple, taking no more than 2.5 hours, depending which method of transport you choose. By Car There are various routes …
Read More »How to Travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Two opposite cities, Bangkok and Chiang Mai are only 800 km apart. Since this route is such a popular route for Thai’s and foreigners, there are many options and times to travel between the two. By Plane By far the quickest and easiest way to travel between the two major …
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