Cambodia’s tourism capital, Siem Reap is an exciting city and the gateway to Angkor, Cambodia’s largest historical city. There’s no doubt that Siem Reap is a major tourism destination — internet cafes are everywhere and the town’s main drag looks more like one of Bangkok’s infamous nightclub districts than it does a small Khmer town — but there’s still a lot of Khmer charm to find here.

Cambodia’s renowned beach town Sihanoukville, known as Kompong Som to some, is a beautiful seaside town offering remarkable beaches, exotic sea life and a relaxing small town atmosphere.

Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital city, home to some chilling reminders of the civil war and Khmer Rouge routine. Despite having the dubious honor of sitting virtually uninhabited for four years, Phnom Penh is a bustling city rapidly updating to the 21st century. With tuk-tuks blasting through city streets, mobs of motorcyclists moving down the boulevards and busy workers in public areas, Phnom Penh is as much a bustling South-East […]

When you come back from Thailand and tell your friends that you went for a massage, they will respond with a wink and a nudge. The most common response is to believe that you had “one of those” massages. And while those are certainly available, that’s not what traditional Thai massage is all about.

You can’t beat staying in a great hotel with a view of the river. There are two big rivers in Thailand; the Mekong and the Chao Phraya, and the Chao Phraya runs right through Bangkok. Some of the best restaurants in town, as well as some of the finest hotels, are located on the bank of the Chao Phraya.

Situated in the Suan-Lum Night Bazaar, you’ll find a wonderful building called the “Joe Louis Theater.” The first thing you wonder about of course, in this kingdom of unpronounceable names, is the name. “Joe Louis” is in fact, a nickname for a remarkable Thai artist whose real name was Sakorn Yanghiawsod, who has been deemed a National Artist, and was the sole keeper and Grand Master of the traditional Thai […]

“Chinatown.” The word conjures a sense of excitement, danger, and otherworldliness, and of film noir made by fugitive movie directors. 
Every big city in the world seems to have a Chinatown, and anybody who has done much traveling has visited one. Even if you’ve never been to China, you probably have had at least a glimpse of what it’s like, if you’ve ever been to San Francisco, London, or Sydney. Bangkok’s […]

One of the best things about staying in a foreign country for a prolonged period of time is the cost of living, and here in Thailand, we enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the world. You wouldn’t think this would be so when you’re talking about Earth’s dream destinations, but it is often the case. One of the biggest expenses in any location is housing costs, and […]

Some people come to Thailand just to see the sacred temples, and even the most die-hard partier will take the occasional break to bask in their beauty. It gives you a chance to relax and take a timeout from the chaos of Thailand in a serene, picturesque setting as well as a get a unique glimpse of Thai culture. Buddhism permeates the heart and soul of this country and factors […]

Visitors from outside the Kingdom are often enthralled and amazed at the incredible attention paid to the king and the royal family in Thailand. It’s understandable, especially if you’re coming from the US, where the tradition of nobility and aristocracy doesn’t exist. It’s a fascinating spectacle, and one that is worth understanding from a Thai perspective.