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Ayutthaya – The Ancient Capital (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jun 18, 2011
After a few great days in the modern capital city of Bangkok, it was time to move on to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya (พระนครศรีอยุธยา). Founded in 1350 by King Uthong, this was the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It remained the capital for hundreds of years until the Burmese attacked and sacked the city…
Bangkok Video (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jun 14, 2011
For day two in Bangkok, join me on a temple hopping cruise with stops at Wat Indrawiharn and Wat Phra Kaew. Next up, cruise over to Chinatown to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes as people gear up for Chinese New Year. Finally, a stop on the legendary Khao San Road for drinks and street…
Bangkok Video (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jun 4, 2011
You’ve read about my trip to Bangkok… now see it! This first video features a trip to the Chatuchak weekend market, a cruise down the Chao Phraya River, and a nightcap at the Moon Bar at Vertigo with fantastic views of Bangkok.
Bright Lights, Big City… Bangkok! (Day Two) Posted by sasha on May 30, 2011
For our second day in Bangkok, we headed out to do some temple hopping. Arriving outside of the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง), we were informed that a special ceremony was going on and that the grounds would not be open to tourists for another couple of hours. Thankfully, we didn’t have to come up with alternate…
Bright Lights, Big City… Bangkok! (Day One) Posted by sasha on May 22, 2011
Having spent a solid week hopping around the islands on both coasts of Thailand, it was time to head back to the capital. Coming from the Andaman Coast, there are plenty of travel options for getting back to Bangkok – flying from Phuket or catching a bus to Surat Thani to get on an overnight…
Phi Phi Islands (Video) Posted by sasha on May 19, 2011
Situated on Thailand’s Andaman Coast, the Phi Phi Islands are one of the top travel destinations in the entire country, and for good reason. Offering beautiful beaches, stunning viewpoints, and an incredibly laid-back atmosphere, it’s no wonder Phi Phi is a go-to vacation destination for many. In this video, check out all that Koh Phi…
Khao Sok National Park – Video Posted by sasha on May 9, 2011
For Part Five of the “One Month in Thailand” video series, take a stroll through Khao Sok park during the day, enjoy a night hike, and then check out a local festival with music and dancing.