There’s something for every gourmand and gourmet in every corner of Thailand, and when you first land in Bangkok, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste. There are restaurants everywhere, and if you’re not quite ready to dive into the more local types of cuisine, you’ll find American and European favorites, along with all the fast food standards. But—you’ve come halfway across the world, do you really want […]

Okay, so it is a given for the majority of us that we are coming to Thailand to party.  And what a place to do it.  From crooning out your favorite love songs in back-alley karaoke bars to sleeping in the sand at the Full Moon Party, a trip across Thailand can be one blackout after another.    Here are some of the different alcohols you’ll come across, or stumble across, […]

Visit Thailand’s ancient capitals to steep yourself in the grandeur of a time long past. Sukhothai and Ayuthaya are today UNESCO World Heritage Sites and monuments to Thailand’s rich history. Although many of the capital buildings are now in ruins, enough remains to illustrate the beauty of these magnificent kingdoms.

Grab your love’s hand as you walk over a pit of giant crocodiles. Watch your children squeal with delight as hungry jaws snap up chicken chunks and watch in awe as a man inserts his head into a crocodile’s mouth. The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, located just outside Bangkok, is well worth a tourist’s time. Quite possibly the largest crocodile farm in the world this wonder holds over 60,000 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]