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A Culinary Tour of Thailand Posted by sasha on Jan 19, 2016
Do you love Thai food? Lots of people do, as it’s one of the most popular cuisines around the world. Join us on a culinary tour of Thailand, featuring local markets, awesome food courts, street vendors, and so much more.
20 Common Thai Dishes Posted by sasha on Jan 14, 2016
What comes to mind when you think of Thailand? Sandy beaches? Wild parties? Glistening temples? For many people around the world, the first thing they think of when it comes to Thailand is the country’s famous cuisine. Thai food (อาหารไทย – aa-hăan tai) often tops lists of best in the world, and for good reason…
Ko Tao (Turtle Island) Posted by sasha on Jan 6, 2016
We’ve already introduced quite a few of the Thai islands. Now we’re going to take a closer look at some of the most popular ones, starting with Ko Tao. An Intro to Ko Tao The name Ko Tao means “Turtle Island” in Thai. Although it is a breeding ground for hawksbill and green turtles, that’s…
Ko Tao Video Tour Posted by sasha on Dec 21, 2015
Ko Tao is one of the most popular islands in Thailand, and for good reason. This little island churns out the most scuba certificates annually in the world, but there’s a lot more to it than diving. Go kayaking, take a hike, play mini-golf, dig in to a seafood BBQ, and party it up on…
Island Hopping in Thailand Posted by sasha on Dec 10, 2015
When most people hear the word “Thailand,” they immediately think tropical islands. At least one or two of the country’s islands will be included on a holiday maker’s itinerary, but with hundreds of islands how do you choose which one(s) to visit? A lot of this depends on how much time you have and how…
3 Days in Bangkok Video (3 of 3) Posted by sasha on Nov 23, 2015
Start your third and final day in Bangkok off by visiting the country’s most sacred temple – Wat Phra Kaew. Explore Chinatown and Little India a bit before chilling out on the lawn at Sanam Luang. Munch on what might be the best pad Thai in the world and then party it up on Khaosan…
3 Days in Bangkok Video (2 of 3) Posted by sasha on Nov 5, 2015
For the 2nd day in Bangkok, kick things off with two of the city’s best markets. Next up, hit a museum and mega-malls in the afternoon. Wind down with the best food court ever, craft beer, and a little walk on Bangkok’s naughtier side.