Which to visit: Bangkok or Mexico City?
Which to visit: Bangkok or Mexico City? Which to visit: Bangkok or Mexico City? It was one of those random conversations that you have on a 5 hour bus ride (I was with my mother going from Mexico City …
The Ultimate Guide to the Best of Thailand
The Ultimate Guide to the Best of Thailand This guide covers cultural highlights, off-the-beaten-path beach destinations, trekking and nature spots, as well as beautiful and genuine towns that …
Chiang Mai: The Best Temples in Photos
The best temples in Chiang Mai We spent 2 months in Chiang Mai and explored many of its temples. That’s not easy to do: just in the old city alone there are over 300 temples. Add to that the …
Ayutthaya or Sukhothai – which to Visit? Our vote
It’s a common question. “I have ___ days in Thailand. Which should I visit: Ayutthaya or Sukhothai?” There’s a few different variables that might affect your choice. But we have a clear …
12 Surprising Places to See (that you may never have heard of)
12 surprising places to see that you may never have heard of One of the greatest rewards of travel is being wowed by places that we had previously never heard of. The places you’ll see featured in …
Hat Yai…and on our 1st class Sleeper train experience in Thailand
Hat Yai…and on our 1st class Sleeper train experience in Thailand The trip from Prachuap Khiri Khan to Hat Yai was the last leg of our trip through Thailand (which would continue through …
Our new favorite town in Thailand? Why we love Prachuap Khiri Khan (in Photos)
Why Prachuap Khiri Khan is our new favorite town in Thailand When planning our trip from Chiang Mai to Singapore, a few readers had mentioned the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan to us. With our last few …
Songkran in Pattaya. And on actually enjoying Thailand’s “Sex Capital”
Songkran in Pattaya I had come to Pattaya 15 years ago. I hadn’t liked it. It was the most “unThai” place I had visited in Thailand: locals were outnumbers by tourists, even the Thais were indifferent …
The Hypothetically Perfect Day in Bangkok
The Hypothetically Perfect Day in Bangkok You might be scratching your head at my title. Why the “hypothetically perfect”? It’s because Bangkok has a way of screwing up even the best planned day. A …