Koh Phi Phi Island, Thailand The Long-tail boats are one of the most famous icons of the southern part of Thailand. They are the traditional method of transportation for fishermen and locals who want to hop between mainland and the islands. It can almost be said that the Long-tail boat sums up the traditional traveling [...]
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Weekly Snapshot: Wat Arun
Wat Arun – Bangkok, Thailand Wat Arun Rajwararam, the Temple of Dawn, is a Buddhist temple and one of Bangkok’s best know landmark. It is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thon Buri. Wat Arun is named “Temple of Dawn” because the first light of the morning reflects off the [...]
0 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotMy Travel Adventures From A to Z
Just like my previous Best of Travel 2011 post, I was recently nominated by Alexandra from Crazy, Sexy, Fun Traveler to do this post, where I mention my travel adventures from A to Z. So, here’s my travel alphabet! A: Age you went on your first international trip: I’m not sure. Living in Puerto Rico [...]
8 Comments | Category: Features5 Things I Miss About Thailand
Thailand, the first country I visited as a solo backpacker, has been constantly popping in my head lately. It’s been almost three years since I went there, so by now I’m craving to go there as much as I did when I went there for the first time. While planning my way to Southeast Asia [...]
10 Comments | Category: ThailandThe Top Beach Parties in Thailand
Thailand is a country blessed with beautiful beaches, and these lend themselves perfectly to sustaining an excellent nightlife where revelers can party through until the small hours of the morning. Bangkok obviously has a major stake in the Thai party scene with its cosmopolitan bars and the popular Khoa San Road, but there are plenty [...]
2 Comments | Category: Thailand19 Reasons To Ignore Everybody And Follow Your Dreams
As I spread the word about my current plans to do a round the world trip, I’ve started to get some feedback regarding this “unconventional” travel style and its destinations. In general, most people have been very positive and supportive of it, but there have been a few naysayers that have made me think for [...]
175 Comments | Category: Features10 Things To Do On Khao San Road
Khao San Road, a small road located in Bangkok’s metropolitan area, is the backpacker central in Thailand. Budget travelers are drawn here thanks to all the cheap accommodation, drinks, food, crazy atmosphere, and the unmistakable party and laid back scene. Love it or hate it, this small street is full of things to do, so [...]
15 Comments | Category: Destinations, Thailand, TipsWeekly Snapshot: Young Thai Monks
Young Monks – Ayutthaya, Thailand Monks are a common sight when walking the streets in Thailand. According to what a former monk told me, every man has to become a monk at some point in his life in order to fulfill the blessing of his mother. Young boys may become novices at any age, but [...]
17 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotHiking to the Lahu Tribe: A Photo Essay
One of the culturally interesting things about Chiang Mai is the existence and conservation of many unique and colorful hill tribes. Walk any trek around the vast expanse of this mountainous region located in northern Thailand and you’ll find small settlements of tribes that have migrated from China or have been established there for hundreds [...]
27 Comments | Category: ThailandWeekly Snapshot: Hmong Girl
Hmong Girl at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai, Thailand This girl is wearing the traditional clothing of the Hmong Tribe, one of the six major tribes in Thailand. The Hmong Tribal Village is located on Doi Suthep, a 1676 meters high mountain that is the focal point of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui [...]
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