After a terrible experience staying at the InterCity Hotel last year, I referred back to the names of a few hotels I'd noted walking around the city.I really like the classic wooden finish hotels, with traditional Laos interior design, but … [Read more...]
Bangkok to Laos by Bus: Routes, Timetable, Pricing & Visa Information
You can take the bus from Bangkok to Laos with ease, and directly too.The service runs from Bangkok to Vientiane, and is operated by Transport Co Intl, based at Mochit Bus Terminal.The bus departs daily at 8pm, and reaches Talat Sao bus … [Read more...]
15 Amazing Things to Do in Luang Prabang
Located in the mountains of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is nestled between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and reaches 700 meters above sea level.It was the ancient capital of Laos, until 1545 before it was relocated to Vientiane, and now largely … [Read more...]
My Story Revealed: Why I Moved to Thailand
"Why did you move to Thailand?"I have been asked this question many times over the years.Like most people, I first came for a holiday. But I think my story is perhaps a little different than the average person's, or not. You can be the judge … [Read more...]
7 Bangkok Scams That Could Spoil Your Holiday & How to Avoid Them
Bangkok is a major tourist hub and a huge city with over 10 million people, so as you might expect, opportunists have developed a number of scams that often leave holiday makers out of pocket.It goes without saying that the authorities need to … [Read more...]
A Traveler’s Guide to Using the Revolut Card in Thailand
What is Revolut? Revolut is essentially a digital bank. It has no high street branches and everything is managed via an app.Revolut offers a multi-currency prepaid card, which allows you to pre-load money onto the card and shop anywhere in the … [Read more...]
Chanthaburi Travel Guide: History, How to Get There, Things to Do & Where to Stay
Known locally as the ‘moon’ town, Chanthaburi province is located in the southeast of Thailand.Like much of Thailand Chanthaburi is rich in ancient ruins and temples, but it also has many hidden gems, literally.Chanthaburi town boasts a … [Read more...]
How to Get From Bangkok to Chiang Mai + How to Get Around & Where to Stay
Known as the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai is a cultural beacon of Thailand.Seated in the north of the country, the city boasts a quaint city rooted in history and surrounded by epic countryside.Chiang Mai is popular among … [Read more...]
Kanchanaburi: How to Get There, Where to Stay, 35 Things to Do!
Located in west Thailand, the province of Kanchanaburi is best known for the Death Railway that was built during the time the Japanese occupied the country in 1942.A fairly quiet town with a population of 31,000, it makes for a great rural break … [Read more...]
How to Say Darling & Sweetheart in Thai & Other Words to Woo Your Lover
If you're wondering how to say 'darling' in Thai, 'sweetheart' in Thai, or other mushy ways to refer to your girlfriend or boyfriend, this post is for you.I'll cover the most common terms and arm you with some other vomit-worthy ways to flatter … [Read more...]
Siam Niramit – 7 Seven Centuries of Thai Culture – Is It Worth Going?
Widely-known for its welcoming people, breathtaking beach locations and flavourful dishes, Thailand remains one, if not the top Southeast Asian nation to spend a holiday.But what people often miss on a holiday is an insight to "real" Thai … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Name in Thai & Everything You Need to Know About Thai Nicknames
One standout cultural difference between Thailand and the West is 'names'.If you have spent time in Thailand you will have noticed that some Thai names are often quite long, that most people don't use their birth name, that most people have a … [Read more...]
Planning Your Trip to James Bond Island – Koh Tapu / Koh Phing Khan
“Mr Bond, bullets do not kill. It is the finger that pulls the trigger.”Familiar?If so, there are two possibilities: you’re a baby boomer or generation X, or you’ve sat in front of the TV with your dad and seen the 1974 James Bond classic … [Read more...]