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Sometimes a place so close can seem so far and when you finally get there, you wonder what kept you from visiting sooner. My work this year has given me the opportunity to travel to many South East Asian countries (as some might say “regional” travel) and though most days you miss the comfort of…
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The weather is kinda blue, the sky is cloudy, the rain drizzles. It sounds like a perfect evening for a night out listening to Jazz/Blues. I’ve been in Bangkok for years and heard about this “Saxophone Pub” as the place to go listen to jazz/blues, but never had the chance. Finally, one drizzling evening, I…
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Sunday night is here and finally this writer gets to continue on with her blog. The fast few days have just been hectic, tiring and not enough “me” time. There have been some comments that I haven’t been reviewing enough restaurants so tonight I want to share with you a Mexican restaurant that just makes…
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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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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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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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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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The other day I finally got to try out this dessert place called “After You” that has been the talk of the town for awhile now. I just couldn’t find the justification to wait in the long line that snakes around the front of its many stores. The line was always so long and I was always…
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Today I had a wonderful girls day out with a group of friends I’ve known since I was still in fifth grade. Gosh it was a long time ago, but it’s always good to see everyone again. We use birthdays as an excuse to catch up, chit chat and try out new restaurants. Today the birthday…
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