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King Bhumibol’s Funeral Posted by sasha on Oct 30, 2017
Thailand officially bid farewell to its beloved King Bhumibol on Sunday. On the final day of an elaborate 5-day funeral ceremony, his ashes and bones were brought to their final resting place. A year of mourning in Thailand now comes to an end and ushers in the era of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Here’s a closer look…
Exploring Bangkok Posted by sasha on Sep 27, 2017
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is an amazing city to explore. It’s got temples, markets, a great culinary scene, shopping malls, music, parks, museums, art, wild nightlife, and so much more. Exploring Bangkok is a great experience, so make sure you give it at least a few days. See some of the best…
A Cultural Trip Through Thailand (Part One – Bangkok) Posted by sasha on Sep 26, 2016
A 2-week cultural trip through Thailand begins in the capital – Bangkok. Spend three full days exploring the city’s glittering temples, impressive museums, art & culture center, and mega-malls. Check out Part One of this video series bringing you tons of Thai culture in Bangkok:
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…
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…