PLACES 8 Things to Do in Bangkok, Thailand for Couples Posted on July 9, 2016September 5, 2024 I’m surprised I liked Bangkok as much as I did. We did not get a massage every day like we planned. And we ate at a couple more restaurants than we usually do in Thailand. The vibe is the ‘same same’ but different. I usually don’t enjoy the hustle and bustle of the big city. But Bangkok is different. First of all it’s in Thailand, one of my favorite Asian countries.
PLACES The Grande Centre Point Hotel: Where to Stay in Bangkok, Thailand Posted on July 8, 2016September 5, 2024 The Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri Bangkok, a 5 STAR hotel in the thick of things in downtown Bangkok with exceptional accommodations, service and amenities.
CULINARY TRAVEL Best in Asia: Dining at Gaggan Restaurant Bangkok, Thailand Posted on July 4, 2016September 7, 2024 I’m no foodie but I know when its good and trust me Gaggan Anand is a really good cook. He’s also really nice, funny, creative, he’s the owner and creator of the TOP RATED restaurant in Asia for the last two years. He’s trained with the world’s best, highly awarded and praised and through it all has remained pretty humble. I don’t know if I was in his shoes, whether I could make the same claim.
LIFESTYLE In Pursuit of Bliss: Exploring Thai Massages in South Korea Posted on February 12, 2016June 9, 2024 I haven’t stopped thinking about Thailand. I snorkeled crystal clear water, canoed bat infested caves, rode the back of a gentle giant & skipped over white peaked waves on a speed boat. But I can’t get one thing out my mind far less adventurous out of my mind. We ended every day with 90-minute Thai massages that blew us away. Back home I searched for authentic practitioners of the art.
PLACES 25 Reasons to Visit Thailand During Any Season Posted on January 19, 2016June 9, 2024 Why I Fell in Love with Phuket, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai Thailand has captured my heart, and I am eagerly counting down the days until my return. I had a feeling I would love it, but I never anticipated just how deeply it would resonate with me. Despite all the…
PLACES Patong Beach: Nightlife, Lady Boys and Street Food in Phuket Thailand Posted on December 18, 2015September 5, 2024 Don’t take anybody’s word for it. Patong Beach is a lot of good-natured fun. I booked my plane tickets three months before my hotel. And I changed the reservation after reading more about the location of the various beaches and proximity to nightlife. We decided we wanted to be within…
PLACES Tips for Visiting the Big Buddha in Phuket Thailand Posted on December 15, 2015September 5, 2024 Building Phuket’s Big Buddha began about 10 years ago as a labor of love and will cost roughly 30 Million Baht ($850, 000) when it’s completed. Now, ten years later, it has become a revered monument by both locals and tourists. More than 1,000 people make the 6km trek up the mountain every day to see the huge Buddha that’s still under construction. It is taking so long because of its scope, as well as the fact that it is being funded by donations alone.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Thailand’s Tuk-Tuks, Scooters and Songthaews Posted on December 12, 2015May 20, 2024 Great tips for using tuk-tuks, scooters, bikes, and red trucks are not just transportation options but an essential part of daily life.