Crossing borders from Thailand to Cambodia
Nothing picture-worthy happened on the day we traveled from Bangkok to Battambang. It was a long day though and I was happy when we finally......
Thailand wrap-up: route, transport, visa & budget
Visa Thailand was by far the easiest country to visit. We could benefit from the “Visa Exemption Rule” and enter without a visa if we......
10 days living like Buddhist monks in Chaiya
Before we left I decided to follow various travel blogs as a source of inspiration. One night I read about the silent retreat in Chaiya, Thailand and......
Celebrating Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai
We’ve been to Chiang Mai a few times but the Loy Krathong festival (also known as Yee Peng) in November was definitely the highlight of......
Ayutthaya, the old capital of the Kingdom of Siam
We stayed in Ayuttahaya for a few days on our way from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. We scooted around the city for one day, exploring the......
One night in Bangkok is not enough
We’ve been to Bangkok 5 times the past 9 months and it served as our hometown away from home. It’s so easy to get to......
Hua Hin, not your typical beach town
Hua Hin is strictly speaking a beach town but it’s not your typical Thai dreamy beach, far from it. It actually felt quite European: rainy,......
Limestone beauty in Krabi
Thailand is for many people the equivalent of a good beach holiday. Well, it isn’t for us. We’re not really beachy persons. Krabi just happened......