As your boat inches closer, the deep ocean transforming into crystal clear shades of vibrant blues, a sea breeze blowing gently; welcome to paradise! No trip to Thailand is complete without a few days switched over on to island time; letting the hours pass leisurely, …
Category: South East Asia
South East Asia: 7 Weeks Later (+VIDEO)
South East Asia is the quintessential adventure for any self-proclaimed travel aficionado, an enchanting right of passage. From the gap year, cash – strapped backpacker to the matured soul searcher, paths from all corners of the world cross on these well traversed lands. Whether you’re seeking some clarity in …
Thailand: the Elephant in the Room
Elephant tourism sucks; and it isn’t a problem specific solely to Thailand… Just a few weeks ago an elephant stationed outside Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, died after spending hours in the sweltering heat in the midst of one of the hottest summers yet. …
Thailand: A Photo Diary
Whether it is Bangkok’s bustling markets filled with a rainbowed array of tropical fruits or the vibrant aqua hues of Phi Phi’s serene crystalline waters, one can’t help but be enthralled by Thailand. The country oozes with a certain innocuous and genuine charm, a combination of its quirky modern take on ancient culture and …
Angkor: Wat’s What?
Mention Angkor Wat and others will nod almost instantly, well informed “aah yes” resonating, accompanied by a vague sense of familiarity with this far-away, fabled destination. Throw Bayon, Phnom Bakheng, or Ta Prohm in to the mix and you’ll be met by perplexed silence… Cambodia’s …
BKK: 48 Hours in Thailand’s Heart
Bursting at the seams with sounds, smells and sights, Bangkok effortlessly merges the old with the new, the east with the west. In recent years, Thailand’s capital city has rapidly emerged as a cosmopolitan metropolis that on one hand can compete with all the modern greats (especially its fellow …
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