Thailand
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It’s been a busy few days for this writer but fear not, she has not forgotten Having “Me” Time. It’s has become a part of her life that can no longer be separated, for no matter how much there is to do, you must take time out to enjoy it a little, experience the moment,…
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On the day you go to visit Bang Pa-In the summer palace, you can also opt to go to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya were there are beautiful ancient temples at almost every turn. I had been to the ancient capital in my younger days when my Thai Professor took me on a trip to…
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It’s a long weekend in Bangkok and what bliss it is to have a four day weekend. You do your errands, have family time, have time for friends and still you have time leftover for yourself. It’s a great opportunity to unwind, relax and slow down a little. It’s also a great time to travel.…
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There’s a road in the old part of Bangkok (now often called Rattanakosin Island), that I enjoy visiting not only for the food but also for the ambiance. This row of old shop houses has stood the test of time and now caters to a young and funkier crowd that I guess would never have crossed the original…
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Over the past few days I’ve been recommending the best of what ancient Bangkok has to offer in terms of sites and cultural heritage for those have only a day to spend. Below is my recommended itinerary and one that I use when I have friends visiting 🙂 Hope you like it! Morning: – Grand…
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In my previous post I took you to a little coffee shop that overlooks the river and has a majestic view of the Temple of Dawn. If you aren’t too tired after the walk around the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, I suggest you make one more stop before you journey…
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There is a hidden secret that was discovered by a colleage a few years back right and one that I truly enjoy visiting. Thank you na ka. It’s a little coffee shop called “Vivi The Coffee Place” located right next to the river of Kings and it is somewhere that is perfect if you want to stop by and have a…
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On the same day that you visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, I also recommend visiting the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). It is located right adjacent to the Grand Palace so it is within walking distance and it allows you to see some more of Bangkok. Although…
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If you are visiting Bangkok or have friends visiting Bangkok, a site you cannot miss is the Grand Palace. I always believe that to understand a city and its people you have to understand it’s past. The Grand Palace is exactly that. It is what the old Kingdom of Siam (Thailand before we changed our name) is…
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I’ve been getting a lot of questions from friends lately requesting recommendations about where they can entertain guests or friends from abroad. We want to take them somewhere that is uniquely Thai, and see things that shouldn’t be missed on one’s trip here. What is there to see that is local? Where are some good restaurants that serve great food and…
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