Nine Weird and Wonderful Wats Near Bangkok
Thailand is full of weird and wonderful sights. Local interpretations of Buddhism are creative and the religious monuments Thais build can be quite fantastic as they demonstrate their piety and vie for patrons. While Buddhists worship at these sites, they also double as (respectful) tourist attractions, both for locals and foreigners. You may have heard […]
Authentic Thailand
Firstly, it was with saddened hearts we learned of the passing of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on October 13, 2016. He was well loved and respected, ruling benevolently for 70 years, longer than any other living monarch in the world. This is a sad loss for the Kingdom of Thailand, and we are […]
Villa or Hotel Room?
More private luxury villas with five-star services are popping up in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand. This follows the worldwide trend of villas becoming increasingly popular alternatives to luxury hotel stays. Why? These are some of the benefits of staying in a villa, particularly if traveling with family or friends. Privacy. Generally, villas are self-contained […]
10 Romantic Things to do in Southeast Asia
There’s all kinds of romantic activities to be had in Southeast Asia. Here are 10 top romantic things we’ve done for our honeymooners: Couple meditation and yoga session with Guru Dr. Adrish at the beautiful Opium Spa in The Siam hotel, Bangkok http://www.thesiamhotel.com/wellness Matching Sak Yant spiritual tattoos at a master tattoo studio in a […]
Eat your way through the Bangkok night!
Smiling Albino’s Bangkok Headlights tour is one of our most famous excursions. Since we started it in 1999, this dynamic evening out has been wowing our guests, showing them the best of Bangkok after dark at street level. It hits the city’s unique transportation, people, sights, hidden alleys and secret party spots – and most […]