Category Archives: Asia

Green Spaces of Bangkok: Lumpini Park

There aren’t too many trees in Bangkok, a heavily polluted city with nonstop action. Those looking for respite for a bit of fresh air should flock to the largest and oldest park in the city – Lumpini Park, named after … Continue reading

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Bangkok’s Snake Farm

My brother who lives in Bangkok has a sad story involving a poisonous snake. He lives at the top of a hill and during a flood there was a snake seeking higher ground. The snake struck his dog, who subsequently … Continue reading

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Bangkok’s Airplane Graveyard

Urban exploration, like nothing you’ve ever experienced – no tickets required to board defunct aircrafts in Bangkok’s Airplane Graveyard. This is not a legitimate attraction in any sense. It is on private property and impoverished Thai families squat inside. However, … Continue reading

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Temple Hopping in Bangkok: Wat Arun

The population of Thailand is over 90% Buddhist and there are thousands of temples in Bangkok alone. You could spend days in the city temple hopping! However, some of these sacred places are more grandiose than others, and more worthy … Continue reading

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Temple Hopping in Bangkok: Wat Saket

The population of Thailand is over 90% Buddhist and there are thousands of temples in Bangkok alone. You could spend days in the city temple hopping! However, some of these sacred places are more grandiose than others, and more worthy … Continue reading

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Temple Hopping in Bangkok: Wat Pho

The population of Thailand is over 90% Buddhist and there are thousands of temples in Bangkok alone. You could spend days in the city temple hopping! However, some of these sacred places are more grandiose than others, and more worthy … Continue reading

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Visiting the Grand Palace, Bangkok

Seeing the top visited attraction in Bangkok, the exquisite Grand Palace, is a must for everyone. Yes it’s expensive (in Thai standards), yes it’s crowded, but you’ve never seen anything like its grandeur. The complex was home to Thai kings … Continue reading

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Tips on Traveling to Thailand

Thailand is the perfect introduction to travel in Asia with its rich culture, some of the best food on the planet, fantastic nature, and well worn tourist industry. It is a large and complex country, if you plan on exploring … Continue reading

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