Song Wat Road may be one of the oldest streets in Bangkok, but despite visiting the city for more than 15 years, it took a guidebook spotted in a Central Embassy bookstore to finally lead me there. Running parallel to Yaowarat Road and the Chao Phraya River, this historic street managed to find its way … Read more
I recently stayed at the Riva Arun Hotel , a lovely 25-room boutique property by the Chao Phraya River. It had been 10 years since I had booked a river side hotel and I quickly wondered why I had stayed away so long. I don’t think there is a better view to begin or end … Read more
Last week, I sank into my spacious seat on the RRC bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin, pulled out my laptop and realized something: in all my research about taking the Hua Hin to Bangkok bus, I’d never found a guide that actually told me what I needed to know. Sure, there were schedules … Read more
There are so many things to do in Kanchanaburi that it always amazes me that more foreigners don’t visit. Bangkok locals often spend weekends here enjoying this riverside city less than 2 hours from the capital, but most international visitors just book a day trip if they make it here at all. Well, I want … Read more
Bangkok might be best known for its busy streets, giant shopping malls and neon nightlife. However it also has a lot to offer in the way of family adventure. The city offers a plenty of fun stuff for kids of all ages, from interactive museums to fun waterparks and exciting boat rides, you just need … Read more