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The Royal Ploughing Ceremony Posted by sasha on May 9, 2016
Today is a national holiday in Thailand – the Royal Ploughing Ceremony. The official name for the ceremony is quite long: พระราชพิธีจรดพระนังคัลแรกนาขวัญ prá râat-chá-pí-tee jà-ròt-prá-nang-kan râek naa kwăn It literally means “the royal ploughing ceremony marking the auspicious beginning of the rice growing season.” Since that’s such a mouth-full, most people just refer to it…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Ton Sai Posted by sasha on Apr 28, 2016
Popular with backpackers and rock climbers, the little village of Ton Sai is one of our favorite spots in all of Thailand. Climb, kayak, or just chill out on the beach by day. Feast on cheap and tasty noodles and curry in the evening, and then hit awesome bars like Small World and Sunset Pirate…
A Video Guide to Ton Sai Posted by sasha on Apr 25, 2016
Welcome to Ton Sai, Thailand. It’s not an island, but it sure feels like one. Explore this village that’s popular with backpackers and rock-climbers in this short video, showing accommodation, dining, activities, nightlife, and more.
Thai New Year Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2016
Between April 13-15, Thais celebrate their New Year in the country’s biggest and most important festival, Songkran (สงกรานต์ sǒng-graan). The name comes from the Sanskrit word saṃkrānti, which literally means “astrological passing.” This is because the sun enters the constellation of Aries at this time, the first sign of the zodiac. Over the 3-day celebration, Thais all…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Ko Phi Phi Posted by sasha on Mar 29, 2016
Explore one of Thailand’s most popular islands with us as we check out all that Ko Phi Phi has to offer. Hike a stunning viewpoint, chill out at Maya Bay, feast on fresh seafood, try your hand at Muay Thai boxing, and take in a fire show from a beach bar.
A Guide to Ko Pha Ngan Posted by sasha on Feb 23, 2016
When you bring up the island of Kok Pha Ngan to travelers, the first thing that gets mentioned is usually the island’s infamous Full Moon Party. While it is true that the lunar bash forever cemented Ko Pha Ngan on the backpacker circuit, there’s a lot more to this Thai island than day-glo paint and buckets…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Ko Pha-Ngan Posted by sasha on Feb 16, 2016
Join the Grateful Gypsies in their latest episode of the web series “Streets, Beats & Eats” as they explore Ko Pha-Ngan – one of Thailand’s coolest islands. Hit the beach, hike to a swimming hole, check out waterfalls, drop by a temple fair, pig out in the night market, and then rage at the Jungle Experience…