Weekend Escapes: Greater Bangkok & Beyond When our friends and family let us know that they’re visiting Bangkok, they usually ask me the same thing: “We only have a few days in Bangkok… what should we do?” In my year and a half here, I’ve found that at first glance Bangkok appears to reveal itself […]
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How to make the big city feel like home One of the most daunting things about moving abroad is the fear of loneliness. You’ll be leaving behind your family and friends, your routine, and your hometown, which is equal parts exciting and terrifying. As someone who has lived in Bangkok for just over three months
Lopburi + Wat Khao Wong Phrachan Teaching in Bangkok has quietly reshaped my weekends. Many SINE teachers spend their Saturdays catching up on sleep, lesson planning at a café, or hopping a quick flight. And I’ve done my fair share of that too. But my experience here bends a little differently. Because my partner is
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Get the most out of your walk through Bangkok’s Old Town Living in Bangkok has provided me with a canvas like no other. Vibrant colours, incredible scenes and interesting subjects but, as a newcomer to the city it can be easy to get lost in the maze. After two years of exploring and photographing here
Bangkok’s most underrated park Everyone has heard of the picturesque Benjakitti Park and gone monitor lizard spotting in Lumpini Park, but did you know there’s another huge, beautiful green space in Bangkok that most tourists completely miss? Enter Suan Luang Rama IX Park, one of the city’s most peaceful and underrated parks, and honestly, a
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Plan your visit to Khoa Yai like a pro! OverviewKhao Yai is located around three hours northeast of Bangkok and is home to Thailand’s first national park. The region is known for lush forests, diverse wildlife, dramatic viewpoints, waterfalls, and a growing café and art scene. It is one of Thailand’s most popular weekend escapes
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If you’re considering living in Thailand, whether for work, teaching, or simply experiencing life in a new region, understanding how much it costs to live in different parts of the country is critical. Below, I break down the cost of living for a single person in three key areas: Bangkok (central city), Central Thailand
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One Month in Thailand Tuesday October 28th 7:11 am | Thailand I wake up in a warm room, kept cool by the tumbling currents of my “aircon.” Before I went to bed I put it into fan mode, not willing to spend the electricity on any more than that. I would rather not be freezing
Loy Krathong Festival Every November, just as the rainy season ends and the cooler season begins, Thailand lights up with one of its most magical celebrations: Loy Krathong. If you’ve ever seen photos of candlelit rafts floating across rivers or thousands of lanterns drifting into the night sky, chances are it was taken during this
If you’ve been in Thailand during October, you’ve probably noticed the bright yellow flags fluttering outside temples, shops and food stalls. They’re hard to miss, waving in the breeze and dotting the streets everywhere you look. Those flags mark one of the country’s most fascinating annual celebrations – the Vegetarian Festival, known locally as Tesagan
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