Having fully embraced most of the well trodden backpacker locations throughout Thailand, over approximately 6 weeks, I wanted to explore the lesser visited areas and specifically the deep South. However, recent reports of almost daily bombings in Yala and warnings on the FCO website not to go there wasn’t encouraging. So rather than dismiss the […]
If you search the web for images of Krabi you will be treated to shots of the familiar limestone karsts that the West coast of Thailand is famous for. Unfortunately my time in Krabi province was scheduled during the rainy season and consequently a little damp. However the area still remains beautiful whatever the weather […]
After almost a week in Bangkok taking in the sights that I’ve not seen on my previous two visits there, I’ve since been enjoying the stifling weather on the various islands in the South East of the Gulf of Thailand. Check out my thoughts on the capital – same same but not quite like this. […]
I’ve been a little way laid in Chiang Mai for almost 3 weeks now… and there is definitely more to come back for another day. There seems to be numerous festivals and events that take place in Thailand’s second largest city and I was lucky (my feet didn’t think so afterwards!) to stumble across one […]
They advertise everywhere throughout town, with photos of tigers looking cute and friendly in up close and personal poses, which of course lures people in. What Tiger Kingdom doesn’t fully advertise, is the cost of all the different options to actually get inside the cage with one of these beast. Prices start at 420 baht […]
Well, I’m now in Thailand, having spent the best part of 2 weeks in Lao. You may already know what I’ve been up to, if you have been following along on my Travelblog as I’ve been periodically keeping it up to date as best I can. The tour was reasonably fast paced and there was […]