Note: This guest post was written in 2015 and reflects the cost of living in Krabi at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Beach Near Krabi, Thailand One...
Red Lotus Sea in Thailand For three months a year, Lake Nong Harn near Udon Thani in Northern Thailand (about 350 miles north of Bangkok) becomes awash with millions of vibrant pink lotus flowers. It seems appropriate that the peak time for witnessing the display...
Aerial View of Wat Ban Rai from Drone Thailand’s Elephant Temple is HUGE The first thing you notice about Wat Ban Rai, also known as the “Elephant Temple,” a temple located in Thailand’s Dan Khun Thot district is how immense it is. You may feel like you...
Note: This guest post was written in 2014 and reflects the cost of living in Bangkok at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Life in Bangkok can come on...
Have you ever seen a striking lodge perched high on a cliff or mountain and wondered what it would be like to stay there? How incredible must be the views? How pleasant must it be to dip in the pool and wander on the grounds? We recently had an opportunity to at the...
Video of the Lantern Festival in Thailand Yee Peng 2014 – Chiang Mai, Thailand Why I Love The Thai Lantern Festival It is hard to believe that 2014 will mark my third Yee Peng in Chiang Mai, also known as Paper Lantern Festival in Thailand. This event is on so...
A few weeks ago, feeling the need for some sun, crystal clear water and sand between our toes, Sarah and I decided to have another little mini-adventure and fly down south and visit some of Thailand’s islands we haven’t had a chance to explore yet. In addition to the...
Tham Boon Keen Baan Mai at Dash Teak House in Chiang Mai, Thailand A few months ago I was invited to a “Tham Boon Keen Baan Mai” or a type of housewarming for some friends who were expanding their business; the superb “Dash Teak House” restaurant in Chiang Mai,...
