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Thailand
Nonthaburi is a city (and a province) merging with Bangkok from the north. Very few international tourists stop by, but the Thai tourists enjoy the visit to Koh Kret, an … Continue reading Nonthaburi: little-known attractions just north of Bangkok
The ancient city of Sukhothai is one of the capitals of Siam, dating from between the 13th and 15th centuries. Some of its temples are even older, from Khmer-rule times. … Continue reading Sukhothai (part two): the Sukhothai Historical Park route
Sukhothai is a small city in central Thailand, located halfway between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. It is a major tourist attraction thanks to the sprawling ruins of the ancient capital … Continue reading Sukhothai – the first capital of Siam (part one)
Some of the greatest attractions near Pai are Pai Canyon and Mae Yen waterfalls. The canyon is real fun to explore, with its razor-sharp edges and deep ravines. Lod Cave … Continue reading Hikes and tours around Pai
Pai is a small town roughly halfway on a super-winding road between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son. It lies in a small valley surrounded by low mountains. Back in the … Continue reading Pai: a laidback town in the mountains
If you are interested in Thai Massage, there is no better place in the world to study and try it out than Chiang Mai. Nowhere else you would get access … Continue reading Chiang Mai – Thai Massage mecca
Chiang Mai is a historical city and the capital of the medieval Lanna Kingdom. You can admire its city walls, historical buildings and innumerable temples dating from as far as … Continue reading Chiang Mai: the jewel of northernThailand
Chiang Mai is a city in northern Thailand with a beautiful old town still surrounded by city walls. It is a popular destination but, depending on the season, doesn’t get … Continue reading Chiang Mai – backpackers’ paradise
There are three ways in which you can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand: by plane, by train or by bus. The train and plane have similar … Continue reading Back to Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
We kept the last full day in Thailand to meet Siriporn- a lovely Thai woman we met at the meditation course on Ko Samui. JIt was a perfect way of … Continue reading The last day in Thailand
Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the old Siam capital and an impressive cluster of ruined Buddhist temples and palaces, set among water bodies and lush greenery. Ayutthaya’s historical … Continue reading The great ruins of Ayutthaya
The trip to at least one of the floating markets near Bangkok is listed as a must-see in every blog, guidebook or website. Just like with most of the popular … Continue reading Back to Bangkok (part two) – Enduring the crowds at the famous floating markets of Bangkok
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