Travel in Thailand from the Charm in Northern Thailand to Islands in South. New Tourism, Culture, Lifestyle and Boutique Travel. Independent Guide to Travel in Thailand.
A common misconception is that monks in Thailand are monks for life and while true for some the majority will serve only a temporary or short-term Buddhist monk ordination. This can be days, weeks, months or years and at some period during their lives most Thai men will serve as a monk in ordination. After […]
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Easily in contention for my favourite Thai island Koh Tao is found in the Gulf of Thailand and is the smallest of the three island archipelago of the Surat Thani Province (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao). This is the ‘safe side’ of Thailand free from threat of Tsunamis. Koh Tao is my hideaway
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The one thing to not ask Bangkok taxis is “how much is it to….” you will likely be ripped off. In Bangkok all taxis are metered and the only words necessary is the destination, no more. Ask questions, look clueless and you become an obvious target. While most Bangkok taxis are honest it is the
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For living in Southeast Asia it has never been a problem eating for a dollar – the real challenge here is getting drunk for a dollar and it can be done. My preferred method is Yaa Dong Street Liquor an alcohol so strong the bravest of booze hounds will take a hammering. A potent concoction
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Thailand isn’t best known for its delicious desserts and this is partly due to it not having many. With so many other great food options in Thailand it is hard to complain. As a person who’s not fussed for desserts I would rather have a second main course, maybe a third, and at the end of
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While Ko Samet is a beautiful island it doesn’t quite compare to the limestone karst of Krabi or diving meccas of Surat Thani. For the better island experiences most travellers go further South. That being said Ko Samet is still a hugely popular island and this is due to the island’s proximity to Bangkok. Where
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Please don’t encourage cruelty at monkey tourist attractions truth is you will find endless opportunities to meet real wild monkeys, living their normal monkey lives in Southeast Asia. Monkeys found almost everywhere in the region. Monkeys which we have taken for granted while living here. It wasn’t until recent chit-chat with an Argentinian traveller did we realise this.
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Northern Thai Food (Lanna food) is a unique food set which presides in the Northern regions of Thailand. Foods which originated from the ancient Kingdom of Lanna (hence Lanna food) and many which are hard to find in other regions of Thailand. Traditionally eating in Northern Thailand is haunched at small, round tables known as
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When I blindly stumble on this quaint, rural village we were on a road trip in the North Hills of Thailand. A road trip unplanned with few expectations. A road trip which uncovered many hidden gems which I never could have expected. Doi Pha Tang easily one of these gems. While the area maybe better
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Hi Fives are something I do to irritate more than enthuse. High Fiving unexpected people at unexpected times; old people, awkward people, people who hate High fives, anyone who takes themselves too serious. Hipsters the perfect High Five victims. But now High Fives are ingrained in my daily routine. Admittedly a more awesome daily routine. My
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