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Christmas in Thailand Posted by sasha on Dec 14, 2016
In a country that is 95% Buddhist, you probably wouldn’t expect to see much of a Christmas celebration in Thailand. Believe it or not, Christmas is celebrated – as a secular holiday – by many across the country. There are also a few Christians who celebrate the religious aspect of the holiday. Let’s learn a…
The King’s Birthday in Thailand Posted by sasha on Dec 5, 2016
Today marks a somber occasion in Thailand, as people continue to grieve over the loss of their beloved King on what would have been his 89th birthday. The official period of mourning will last an entire year – a sign of just how loved King Bhumibol was by his people. Let’s learn a bit about how…
2 Week Party in Thailand – Bangkok Posted by sasha on Nov 22, 2016
Some people come to Thailand for the culture, some for adventure, and others just to party down. Start a wild two weeks off in the capital city – Bangkok. With a couple of nights here, you can sip cocktails at fancy rooftop bars, rock out to live music, get crazy on Khao San Road, and…
Loi Krathong and Yi Peng – Two Thai Festivals Posted by sasha on Nov 14, 2016
While the news out of Thailand hasn’t exactly been great this year – problems with the government and the recent passing of the beloved King Bhumibol – there is a bright spot in the country today. As a matter of fact, there are thousands of them. That’s because it’s Loi Krathong (ลอยกระทง loi grà-tong), or…
2 Weeks in Thailand – Partying Posted by sasha on Nov 9, 2016
With two weeks to spend in Thailand, you’ve got plenty of options for what kind of holiday you have there. We’re giving you some ideas, such as a cultural trip or one focused on adventure. Visiting temple ruins and trekking through the jungle are both great, but some people just want to have a good…
Remembering King Bhumibol Posted by sasha on Nov 3, 2016
The beloved King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej (ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช), recently passed away at age 88. Also known as Rama IX for being the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, he was highly revered by the Thai people. He was the world’s longest-serving head of state and longest-reigning Thai monarch, having served just over 70 years. The official…
South Thailand Adventure Posted by sasha on Oct 25, 2016
After a week of jungle trekking, making friends with elephants, zip-lining, and motorbiking in the north, our Thai adventure heads to the south. In Part Two, we visit the rock-climbing mecca of Tonsai and a former prison at Ko Tarutao National Park. Climbing, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and so much more: