Bang Krachao in Phra Pradaeng district, is perhaps better known as ‘Bangkok’s green lung’ but still unknown to many tourists to the city, and many of the residents of Bangkok it seems. Unfortunately it isn’t as unexplored as I would like, as there are a number of tour agencies offering tours here by bicycle. Looking […]
Most first timers to Bangkok will automatically jump in a taxi on arrival at the airport, or even just to get from A to B once in the city. However, just because taxi travel in Thailand is one of the cheapest in the world, it does not mean it should always be the default. There […]
Have you been to Bangkok, or are you planning to head there sometime soon? Passing through the capital of Thailand is a right of passage into South East Asia, so it’s likely to appear on most travellers itinerary at some point. Last time we were there was January 2020 but despite being BC (Before COVID) […]
Just round the corner from the Oklha metro station the sight of cows clustered around a pile of rubbish had me reaching for my camera. We had just been told no photographs. So, I sighed quietly. Instead settling for a good look at the festering mess which these cattle were happily munching on. We continued […]
It rivals Angkor Wat and Machu Pichu, particularly due to being less visited. Although it’s unlikely to be that way for much longer, as more and more people head to Myanmar on their travels, filling their Instagram feeds with sunrise pictures. So if you are planning a visit, here’s my recommendations for exploring Bagan’s best […]
Have you ever visited a tailor in Asia? It seems their reputation for quick and affordable custom clothing is remarkable. Plus there’s nothing like heading home from your travels, with a case containing a few new outfits. I can’t resist purchasing clothing on my travels, and more so I can’t resist an item that has […]