With rooms around the 400-500 Baht mark, Jasmine House is very much a budget option for visitors to Chiang Rai. But with a convenient central location and clean, albeit basic rooms, it's a hotel which provides very good value for money. Breakfast is … [Read more...]
Review: Mixology Bar & Restaurant, Chiang Mai
A new addition to Chiang Mai's dining scene, Mixology Burger and Bar opened last month (August 2013) providing a modern twist on some classic northern Thai dishes. I've eaten here a few times now and been bowled over by the quality of the food. … [Read more...]
Afternoon Tea at The Chedi, Chiang Mai
I’ve got a secret I need to confess. Last month I transgressed. It was just an afternoon fling, I promise. Am I ashamed? No. It was fantastic. In fact, it was so good I'm looking forward to doing it again. I’m a man of simple tastes. Give me a … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Top North Hotel, Mae Sai
For many non-Thai visitors, the reason for a trip to the northern border town of Mae Sai is usually a visa run. Travelling to Mae Sai from Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai can easily be done as a day trip, but if you are travelling on to the Golden Triangle … [Read more...]
Restaurant Review: The Riverside Evening Dinner Cruise, Chiang Mai
Located on the banks of the Ping River, the Riverside Restaurant is one of Chiang Mai’s most famous dining venues with a good reputation amongst the locals and expats who visit here. The restaurant is a scenic location to dine, but for a small extra … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Wendy Guest House, Bangkok
Wendy Guest House is a budget hotel located in central Bangkok a few minutes' walk from the Skytrain (National Stadium station). It's also very convenient for a number of other Bangkok transport options and with rooms starting at around 1,000 Baht … [Read more...]
Review: At Home Sukhothai Guest House
On a recent visit to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai I opted to stay at the small guest-house, At Home Sukhothai which has received lots of good reviews on various online sites, but is it worthy of the positive recommendations? Here’s my personal review … [Read more...]
Book Review: Catching the Sun by Tony Parsons
I first became aware of 'Catching the Sun' after watching the author being interviewed on BBC World. During that interview, Tony Parsons described his latest novel as a 'love letter to Thailand', but did the book live up to that description? The … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Thong Ta Resort, Bangkok Airport
Thong Ta Resort and Spa is a budget hotel located close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi international airport. This makes it a good choice for passengers with a long wait between connecting flights or who just want the convenience of a hotel close to Bangkok … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Heart Inn, Ko Lanta
On a recent visit to Ko Lanta I wanted to stay for a few nights in Sala Dan, the main town on the island and the location of the port where most boats arrive and depart Ko Lanta. The Heart Inn is a budget hotel, but it's pleasant enough and has a … [Read more...]
