Nonthaburi is a city (and a province) merging with Bangkok from the north. Very few international tourists stop by, but the Thai tourists enjoy the visit to… Read more “Nonthaburi: little-known attractions just north of Bangkok”
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Sukhothai (part two): the Sukhothai Historical Park route
The ancient city of Sukhothai is one of the capitals of Siam, dating from between the 13th and 15th centuries. Some of its temples are even older,… Read more “Sukhothai (part two): the Sukhothai Historical Park route”
Sukhothai – the first capital of Siam (part one)
Sukhothai is a small city in central Thailand, located halfway between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. It is a major tourist attraction thanks to the sprawling ruins of… Read more “Sukhothai – the first capital of Siam (part one)”
Hikes and tours around Pai
Some of the greatest attractions near Pai are Pai Canyon and Mae Yen waterfalls. The canyon is real fun to explore, with its razor-sharp edges and deep… Read more “Hikes and tours around Pai”
Pai: a laidback town in the mountains
Pai is a small town roughly halfway on a super-winding road between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son. It lies in a small valley surrounded by low mountains.… Read more “Pai: a laidback town in the mountains”
Chiang Mai – Thai Massage mecca
If you are interested in Thai Massage, there is no better place in the world to study and try it out than Chiang Mai. Nowhere else you… Read more “Chiang Mai – Thai Massage mecca”
Chiang Mai: the jewel of northernThailand
Chiang Mai is a historical city and the capital of the medieval Lanna Kingdom. You can admire its city walls, historical buildings and innumerable temples dating from… Read more “Chiang Mai: the jewel of northernThailand”
Chiang Mai – backpackers’ paradise
Chiang Mai is a city in northern Thailand with a beautiful old town still surrounded by city walls. It is a popular destination but, depending on the… Read more “Chiang Mai – backpackers’ paradise”
Back to Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
There are three ways in which you can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand: by plane, by train or by bus. The train and… Read more “Back to Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Mai”
The last day in Thailand
We kept the last full day in Thailand to meet Siriporn- a lovely Thai woman we met at the meditation course on Ko Samui. JIt was a… Read more “The last day in Thailand”
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