While not as exciting as swimming with whale sharks and teaching fat, lazy tourists how to breathe 30 meters below the ocean’s surface, teaching English brings you closer to true Thai culture than a divemaster will ever get. This is certainly a doable way to make it—and the first question I get whenever someone finds out I speak basic Thai, “You teach English?”.

I always flirted with the idea of […]

Thailand is known for its hidden treasures, both natural and man-made.  Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you will walk around a corner and be thrown into shock by something unlike anything you have ever seen in your life.  One thing that did that for me and one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen in Thailand, or anywhere else in the world for that matter, is […]

Traveling around Bangkok can be intimidating for the new visitor. The city is large, the streets are convoluted, and the traffic jams are notoriously slow. However, getting around the city doesn’t have to be a headache. Rather, it can be an adventure unto itself.

  Koh Phi Phi has been the dream holiday destination for celebrities for decades. But in recent years,the island has enjoyed a quiet revolution for everyday travelers looking for a spot in tropical paradise to forget their worries for just a while.

What To Expect From A Trek In Thailand
If you are in the process of planning your next Thailand holiday, why not consider going for a guided trek starting in one of the popular northern destinations famed for trekking, such as Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Pai. Trekking companies offer a wide range of trips, suitable both for the beginner and advanced explorer. Some of these treks are self-guided, meaning you […]

No trip to Thailand is complete without watching a traditional muay thai bout. Two opponents circle in the ring. A blistering heat upon the crowd. The punishing sound of flesh upon flesh—bone upon bone. “Oy! Oy!” Another arching elbow has found its mark.

Thailand lives and breathes muay thai, and it’s simply a must experience if you ever step onto this land. But […]

Visitors coming to Thailand from the West arrive with preconceived notions about how the world thinks, many of which are incorrect. One such notion is that most of the world is Christian—in fact, it is not. In Thailand, try as they might, Christian missionaries have spent the past two hundred years or so failing miserably at converting this happily Buddhist nation.

Dining out is as important a cultural experience as any other when traveling and Bangkok offers plenty of culinary delights. From roadside dining in the exhaust fumes of Bangkok’s traffic to elaborate meals on the banks of the majestic Chao Phraya River, Bangkok offers a variety of dining experiences. Here are a few of Bangkok’s best restaurants and food adventures.

Roughly 14 million tourists make their way to Thailand’s capital each year and few find the accommodations lacking. Bangkok has hundreds of places to stay, from the finest luxury hotels to the very economical hostels with dorm style beds. However, choosing the right accommodation can be challenging given the variety and sheer quantity of hotels to choose from. Bangkok is a sprawling, bustling city and choosing the right hotel will […]

Nightlife in Chiang Mai is world class, yet most visitors never see the venues worth seeing. Follow the usual tourist trail first, and then go see one of these clubs, and you will get an idea of how different Chiang Mai is to those who know where to go.

Two different worlds exist here–you just have to decide which you want to experience. Here is my list of […]