The last day in Thailand
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
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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
Our first visit to Bangkok was very short, therefore we decided to stay at the capital for a good couple of days to explore it more thoroughly. NIGHT AT THE … Continue reading Back to Bangkok (part one) – from touristic city centre to local experience
Our friend who came to meet us in Phuket preferred to stay near the beach so we ended up in a place we’d have never chosen otherwise: Patong beach, the … Continue reading Phuket (part two)- the unappealing Patong beach
Phuket is an epitome of mass tourism. 40% of the tourists visiting Thailand come to Phuket. This large island on the Andaman coast is connected to mainland by a bridge … Continue reading Phuket (part one)- charming town and crowded beaches
On our second day in Khao Sok we joined a day trip to Cheow Lan lake. Whoever we talked to seemed to agree that the lake was an absolute must … Continue reading Khao Sok (part two) – tranquility and thrill on Cheow Lan lake
Khao Sok National Park, located deep in the interior of the narrow peninsula, is southern Thailand’s jewel. This chunk of primary rain forest prides a few beautiful waterfalls and karst … Continue reading Khao Sok National Park (part one) – great for those who can afford it
Phang Nga Bay, known for its karst rock formations jutting out of the sea, is one of the most visited places in Thailand. The bay is certainly beautiful but its … Continue reading Mass tourism at Phang Nga Bay
We spent our last full day in Krabi by renting a scooter to explore a unique place. We got very lucky to hear about it from another backpacker whom we … Continue reading Krabi (part three)- the spectacular views from the Dragon Crest
Having enough of a beach time, we decided to venture inland and spend time in a more active way. We visited the Tiger Cave located just outside Krabi independently but … Continue reading Krabi (part two) – a thousand stairs to the Tiger Cave and karst lagoons in Bhor Tor
Krabi is a pleasant, vibrant town, located picturesquely at a mangrove estuary. Karst rocks pepper the surrounding landscape. Krabi itself doesn’t hold the attention for long but it’s a great … Continue reading Krabi (part one)- local life in Krabi Town and stunning Railay beach