Visiting the big Buddha in Thailand used to be a nightmare, but it’s just gotten a lot easier.
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Off Bangkok’s Beaten Path
My recommendations for seeing Bangkok off the beaten path aren’t exhaustive, but they’ll get you started.
Continue ReadingWhere to Base Yourself in Bangkok
Choosing the correct base to explore Thailand’s “City of Angels” is the single most important decision you can make when you come here.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Khao San Road
Is Khao San Road worth visiting?
Continue ReadingOf Course Thailand Lives Up to the Hype
No place I’ve ever been—and I’ve been almost everywhere—draws me back and draws me in quite the way that Thailand does.
Continue ReadingIs Bangkok or Chiang Mai Better?
Thailand’s sprawling, modern capital couldn’t be more different from the walled, ancient hub of the Kingdom’s north.
Continue ReadingIs a Week Too Long to Spend in Bangkok?
To some travelers, the idea of spending one week in Bangkok might seem insane.
Continue ReadingHow Long Should You Spend in Bangkok?
In spite of having written an entire post about it, I don’t actually think the question of how many days in Bangkok you spend in one you should stress over.
Continue ReadingBangkok, Bite-Sized
Spending 3 days in Bangkok is a great way to get a taste of Thailand.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Living in Bangkok
Living in Bangkok isn’t for everyone, but you can make it work for you.
Continue ReadingEscapes from the City of Angels
There are as many amazing day trips from Bangkok as there are things to do in the city—the key is mustering the will to get out of town.
Continue ReadingHere’s When You Should Visit Bangkok
The best time to visit Bangkok is whenever you’re able to go—or is it?
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