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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.
Island Hopping – Part Six – Phi Phi Islands Posted by sasha on May 5, 2011
After our romp through the jungle of Khao Sok National Park, we caught a bus to Krabi, a city on the Andaman Coast. This was just a pit stop, however, as we had our hearts set on the Phi Phi Islands (หมู่เกาะพีพี), a series small islands renowned for their stunning beauty and incredibly laid back…
Ang Thong Marine Park (Video) Posted by sasha on Apr 26, 2011
Here is a short video from my day trip to the Ang Thong National Marine Park, which was covered in a written post earlier this month.
Island Hopping – Part Five – Khao Sok National Park Posted by sasha on Apr 25, 2011
After five days on Thailand’s beautiful Gulf Coast, we headed back to the mainland on the speed boat from Koh Pha-Ngan to Surat Thani. Once again, we opted for the VIP seats upstairs for an additional 100 baht each. Well worth the extra couple of dollars to avoid getting sea sick, if you ask me…