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 largely a … [Read more...]
Opinion Piece: Is It Time for a Thai Reading Revolution?
I plonked my bottom on a seat and opened my book. The Girl in the Picture, the story of Kim Phuc, the child (now a woman) who became famous after a journalist captured a picture of her just after she had been horrifically burnt by a napalm bomb dur … [Read more...]
My Story Revealed: Why I Moved to Thailand
"Why did you move to Thailand?" I have been asked this question a lot over the years. Like most people, I first came for a holiday, but my story is perhaps a little different than the average person's. Or not. You be the judge of that. The … [Read more...]
30 Things I Miss About Thailand When I Go Home
As well as loving many things about Thailand, us expats do a lot of moaning about the Land of Smiles too. It's probably mostly us Brits; we love a good moan! And a cup of tea. The usual complaints relate to customer service, health and safety, c … [Read more...]
The Thailand Elite Visa – Is it Worth it?
Obtaining a visa for Thailand can be complex, confusing and in some cases costly. The system has always been convoluted and shows no signs of changing any time soon. Entering on a 30-day stay or a tourist visa is fairly easy (apply at your local … [Read more...]
The Lowdown on 12Go Asia: Routes, Benefits, Restrictions, Pricing & Small Print
With all the tech startup ups that have emerged in Thailand over the past 5 years, I always wondered when someone would take on the fragmented ticket industry and bring it together under one easy-to-book website. With multiple operators, middle … [Read more...]
The 35 Best Co-Working Spaces in Bangkok
Working from home sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? For the most part, setting your own work schedule and having the freedom to work from any location you’d prefer does sound like the ultimate scenario. However, working at home can also be iso … [Read more...]
Zika Virus In Thailand: Cases, Affected Areas, Risk Factor & Symptoms
Last summer, the rise of the Zika virus in South America made residents and tourists alike uneasy. Concern spiked when cases of Zika started to appear in the southern regions of the United States, but since then, the virus has gone global, … [Read more...]
Vaccinations for Thailand: Know What You Need, Why And When to Get Your Jabs
Thailand is a place of rich culture, delicious food, kind and welcoming people and unbelievably gorgeous vistas, which doesn’t sound like a threatening place by any means. But coming from the West, it is also a place where you may be exposed to di … [Read more...]
TEFL Heaven Review: Courses, Locations, Job Prospects & How to Apply
Over the past year a number of people have contacted me asking me my opinion on TEFL Heaven and whether it is worth considering their program in Thailand. I've since interviewed the owners, checked out one of their schools in Phuket, and now … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Thailand: 24 Best Sites, Weather, Species & Safety
Thailand is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse natural sights, like the beaches and islands you'll find in the Kingdom’s sunny south. A quick Google image search of Thailand’s Andaman Sea will leave you breathless at the clarity of the … [Read more...]
The 12 Best Markets in Bangkok for Bargain Hunting & Wholesale Shopping
I quite often get emails from eBayers, wholesalers and bargain hunters who want to buy clothes and other items in bulk to sell back home, either by export or simply carrying goods home in their luggage. From experience, I also know that savvy … [Read more...]