Thailand Travels
Travel diaries and guides from Thailand — from bustling Bangkok and northern temples in Chiang Mai to island hopping, beaches and nightlife in the south.
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Koh Lanta Old Town to Koh Por
I walked to the far end of a pier at Koh Lanta Old Town and spontaneously jumped aboard a longtail boat that was just about to leave with a supply of food and locals headed towards a teeny tiny island nearby called Koh Por. Apart from an elderly German couple
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Koh Lanta: Can All Chickens Turn Into Pigs?
My week in the little town of Trang was coming to an end, so I boarded my bike which I realised had 345,000+ Kms on the clock. I wanted to record how many more I would do, until realising that the mileage gauge wasn’t even working! I rode all the
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Trang Botanical Gardens and Loud Bangs
I had a vivid dream that I was playing Airsoft and was absolutely killing it. I did a heroic roll which transformed into real life, resulting in me falling off my king-sized bed with a bang! Perfect excuse to get a Thai massage sometime soon. I attempted to visit three
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Krabi: Mango Grooves and Chilli Butt
During my last night in Bangkok, when a thundershower made me question whether or not to head out, I thought “Stuff it! It’s my last night in this vibrant city – rain be damned!” I was not far from Soi Cowboy – a hotspot with more adult offerings. I had
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Bangkok Emporium Mall and Steaming Pots
I was seated next to a young Afrikaner couple who were on their way to party it up on Phuket. That island really appeals so little to me as I advance in age. There was also no crying baby on board! It must have missed its flight. I had a
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Chiang Mai: Royal Pavilion & Park, The Samoeng Loop & Palm Villa
I love Chiang Mai. It was good to be back for a few days before heading to Vietnam for a visa run. Highlights included the Royal Pavilion & Royal Park, Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, the Samoeng Loop, and an unexpected stay at the Palm Villa. The Royal Pavilion and Royal
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The Abandoned Bag (Thailand Travel Diary #2)
I shared a row of seats with a ravenous Italian couple during the flight to Hong Kong. They ordered a private breakfast (BEFORE the included breakfast was served), ate two platters each, as well as my croissant and shortbread! What famine is going on over there?! I wanted to ask,
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