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…
Thai Meat and Seafood Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Dec 3, 2015
We’ve been teaching you how to do your grocery shopping in Thai these past few months with posts full of all the vocabulary you’ll need. So far we’ve covered fruits and vegetables, so go back and study those in case you missed them. For those who aren’t vegetarians, you’ll proabbly need a few more words…
A Day in Ayutthaya Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2015
A great idea for a day trip from Bangkok is the former royal capital of Ayutthaya. Ransacked and burned to the ground by the invading Burmese in 1767, the ruins of this once great kingdom now comprise an historical park. Hire a tuk-tuk and explore them for a day – a great dose of history…
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 (Part Three) Posted by sasha on Nov 18, 2015
It’s been an epic couple of days in Bangkok so far, but we’ve got one more to go. Hopefully you’re not too tired from temple hopping on day one or perusing the weekend market on day two, because the last day is a good one. You’ve already seen a few of the city’s most famous…
Thai Transportation Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Nov 11, 2015
Last month we took a look at the many ways to get around Bangkok in a short video. We love showing you what it looks like on the ground in Thailand as well as where to go and how to get there, but we’re also here to teach you a bit of the language. As…
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.