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Temple of the Emerald Buddha Posted by sasha on Sep 7, 2016
There are thousands upon thousands of temples across Thailand, but none is more sacred than Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว wát prá gâew). Located within the confines of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, it’s also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha for the important, holy relic that is housed here. A visit to this…
Wat Phra Kaew Video Tour Posted by sasha on Aug 25, 2016
There are lots of temples in Thailand, but none is more important or sacred than Wat Phra Kaew (วัดพระแก้ว). Located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, it’s also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha for the ancient relic that’s housed here. It’s a stunning temple, and is one of the…
Chiang Mai Jungle Flight Posted by sasha on Aug 17, 2016
After trekking through the Thai jungle for three days, why not fly through it? Sign up for a day of zip-lining, abseiling, sky bridges, and more with the folks at Jungle Flight in Chiang Mai. See some highlights of a day zipping through the Thai jungle in this short video:
Chiang Mai Jungle Trek (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2016
Get out of the city and trek through the jungle in northern Thailand for an unforgettable adventure. Visit stunning hillside temples, relax by waterfalls, and sleep in a remote village on the first of a 3-day trek.
Asahna Bucha Day Posted by sasha on Jul 19, 2016
Buddhism is a crucial part of Thai culture, as nearly 95% of the population are Buddhists. As a result, many of the country’s most important holidays are Buddhist. Today is one of those days – Asahna Bucha Day (วันอาสาฬหบูชา wan aa-săan-hà-boo-chaa). It’s a public holiday, so people all over the country enjoy a day off to…
Ko Tarutao National Park (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jun 23, 2016
Explore Ko Tarutao National Park in the far south of Thailand in this short video. Rent a mountain bike and head out to the former prison site, where 3,000 inmates were once kept.
Top 10 Thailand Experiences (Video) Posted by sasha on May 25, 2016
There’s so much to see and do in Thailand, but we’ve narrowed it down to the best of the best. Check out our Top 10 Thailand Experiences, showing everything from temples, to scuba diving, to epic motorbike rides, to the wild nightlife of Bangkok.