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Bangkok Grand Palace Thailand

Bangkok Revisited: 10 Must-Visit Historical Places

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is a fascinating destination that boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage. From majestic palaces to ancient temples and[…]

Wat Bang Kung

First-time in Wat Bang Kung: The Temple Under A Tree

As our bus entered the compound of the wat, rows of men in various fighting positions filled both sides of the road at the entryway[…]

Maeklong Railway Market

First-time in the Maeklong Railway Market

Snaking through the crowded narrow alley, we braved the early afternoon heat at the Maeklong Railway Market in Thailand. Shops and restaurants fill up both[…]

Ayutthaya

A day trip to Ayutthaya: The Ruins and Beauty of the Kingdom

During my first trip to Thailand in 2001, Ayutthaya was one of the places we visited. It was an extremely hot day, and I could[…]

Bang Pa-in Palace

First-time in Bang Pa-In Palace: Roaming the Summer Palace

Bang Pa-In Royal Palace was built during the 17th century during the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, one of the earlier kingdoms of modern-day Thailand.[…]

Thipsamai

Thipsamai: A Michelin-Star Restaurant with the Best Pad Thai

Having been hooked to Korean variety shows, I saw on these travel programs where the cast visited the famous Thipsamai Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. I[…]

Wat Saket

Wat Saket: Climbing the Top of The Golden Mount Temple

Although I have been to Bangkok several times, it was only in 2019 that I have learned of Wat Saket through the Korean travel variety[…]

The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace in Thailand: Marvelling at its Majesty

Elegant signature Thai architecture protruding from the long block of white walls greeted us as we approached the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok, Thailand. Memories[…]

ASEAN

50 Things to See in ASEAN Countries

On August 8, 1967, five countries banded together to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the[…]

My 5 Memorable Train Travels

Getting from one city to another by plane may be the fastest way but traveling by train can be a whole lot of fun. I’m[…]

Traveling and Worshiping

When one has a day job and has to take some time off to travel to some foreign destination, the journey is often scheduled near[…]

First-time in Novotel Suvarnabhumi

Arriving in Bangkok on a dark night from Chiang Mai and an early morning flight to catch the next day can be a bit taxing.[…]

Chiang Mai

Wats in Chiang Mai: Exploring these Mystical Marvels

Chiang Mai is home to one of the old Thai cultures, as seen in the many heritage sites in the city. In fact, the old[…]

First-time at the Lanna Folklife Museum

I have seen its façade four years ago for I have been to the building just across the street. This year, I finally had the[…]

First-time at the Chiang Mai Night Safari

Porcupines. Wild boars. Hyenas. Tigers. Lions. One by one these animal species appeared in the glass-enclosed arena as part of an informative and entertaining show[…]