Bangkok Varee Festival: Experience the Venice of the East at the Heart of Bangkok
The people in Bangkok have always had a close relationship with the Chao Praya River. The story goes that hundreds of years ago, King Rama I wanted to expand Ayutthaya’s water paths, so he commissioned a canal to be built…
Health Land Spa & Massage
If you’ve ever visited Bangkok, you’ll know that Thai massage places are cheap and plentiful. In fact, there seems to be one around every corner. By exploring your local area, you can find fairly decent treatments almost anywhere. However, if…
Bangkok’s best rooftop bars
No matter what season it is, one of the best ways to experience Bangkok is with a bird’s-eye view over the city’s magnificent skyline. Here are some excellent places to visit for a nice, refreshing cocktail or a delicious meal…
The 3 most famous night markets in Bangkok – Part 2
A few weeks ago I wrote about three famous night markets in Bangkok. Stopping there, however, wouldn’t do justice to the flourishing night market scene in the city. Therefore this week I’m going to introduce you to a few more…
Artbox at The Em District
The latest in pop-up night-markets, Artbox @ The Em District is a creative, temporary weekend night market and the latest hotspot in a city already heaving with trendy night-time hangouts. Built almost entirely out of disused storage containers, this is…
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2016
Great news for all you bargain hunters out there! The annual shopping extravaganza, the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, is back, taking place from 15 June to 15 August. If you’re planning a trip to Bangkok, or popular destinations such as…
The 3 most famous night markets in Bangkok
Bangkok has a huge variety of options when it comes to shopping, and night markets are a great way to hunt for souvenirs, sample some delicious street food, get up close and personal with the locals and perhaps even grab…
Tips for ordering vegetarian food in Bangkok
Despite living in a mainly Buddhist country, Thai people are rarely vegetarian. I am actually yet to personally meet one. Although there are many yummy vegetable dishes, pure vegetarian food is quite hard to find in normal restaurants. Having…
