Ko Tao is famous as a location for divers, but it’s a vantage point high above the waves that provides another perspective of the natural beauty of the island. A trail behind Freedom Beach leads to a viewpoint that was first discovered by a local … [Read more...]
Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Chiang Mai
Located just to the east of Chiang Mai city, the village of Bo Sang (also written as Borsang) is famous for producing hand-made bamboo umbrellas and parasols. It’s a long-standing tradition and you only need to take a wander around Bo Sang to see how … [Read more...]
Cable Car Across the River at a Unique Temple in Ayutthaya
It’s not every day you board a cable car to visit a temple, but then again Wat Niwet Thamprawat is no ordinary temple. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya, Wat Niwet Thamprawat is the only Buddhist temple in Thailand which is … [Read more...]
Phi Phi Islands Viewpoint
If you’ve been researching what to see and do on the Phi Phi islands, you may already have seen photos taken from the viewpoint on Phi Phi Don. The classic snapshot looking down over the twin bays of Tonsai and Loh Dalum is one of the most famous … [Read more...]
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Ayutthaya
One of the most important temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon has a long and illustrious history. And unlike many of the other ancient sites in Ayutthaya, this is still an active temple where monks reside. Thai people visit Wat Yai Chai … [Read more...]
Bang Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya
Bang Pa-In Palace isn’t what you might expect from a Thai royal residence. Some of the European-influenced architecture wouldn’t look out of place at a stately home in France or Germany. And the sight of tourists driving golf buggies over a bridge … [Read more...]
Visiting the Red Lotus Lake, Udon Thani
The early morning sun twinkles on the surface of the water as the boatman slowly guides his vessel to shore. But there is still no sign of the star attraction. It’s only after clambering aboard and travelling for twenty minutes or so into the heart … [Read more...]
Bangkok’s Metal Castle: Loha Prasat and Wat Ratchanatdaram
With its distinctive architecture, impressive views and proximity to some of Bangkok’s major tourist attractions, you'd expect to find more visitors at Loha Prasat and Wat Ratchanatdaram. But this unique site sees relatively few tourists despite … [Read more...]
On Tour With the Veteran Samlor Drivers of Chiang Mai
65, 73, 98 . . . not the Thai lottery numbers, but the ages of an inspirational group of individuals; the samlor drivers of Chiang Mai. And 98 isn’t a typo. The oldest samlor driver in Chiang Mai, the remarkable Nainan Narin, is just a few years … [Read more...]
Visiting Tong Bai Elephant Foundation, Chiang Mai
It’s not every day you get to walk an elephant through the forest. Or, maybe more accurately, an elephant gets to walk you through the forest. But that’s part of the heart-warming experience that awaits visitors to the Tong Bai Foundation in Chiang … [Read more...]
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