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The Best Ways to Explore Bangkok
With incredible architecture, world-renowned street food and stunning gilded temples, Bangkok surprised us by being one of our favourite cities to date. For travellers wanting to focus on food and culture, these are what we believe to be the best ways to explore the city….
The Best Ways to Explore Chiang Mai
Known for it’s ancient temples, mountainous landscapes and incredible street food, Chiang Mai attracts travellers from all over the world and remains one of Thailand’s must-see locations. From our time being based in the northern city, we’ve compiled what we think are the best ways to make the most of your trip.
Chatuchak: Navigating Bangkok's Best Weekend Market
A must-do activity if you’re in Bangkok over a weekend, Chatuchak, sometimes referred to as JJ or Jatujak, is the world’s largest weekend market. Hosting 15,000 stalls across 26 acres, this massive gathering of vendors offers a wide assortment of products and promises an overwhelming but very memorable experience.
10 Differences Between Living in Thailand VS the UK
From the cost of living, embracing bidets and navigating the rules of the road, living in Thailand presents many daily cultural changes from life in the UK and the greater Western world. Apart from the obvious difference in climate, here are 10 differences we adapted to when we made the move so you can have a better idea of what to expect.
Visiting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok
The iconic Damnoen Saduak floating market southwest of Bangkok was one of our favourite experiences from our time in Thailand- read more on our experience, practical tips on how to get there, and why we think floating markets should remain firmly on the tourist trail.
Taking the No. 9 Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
The No. 9 overnight sleeper train departing from Bangkok to Chiang Mai rates as one of the best rail experiences we’ve ever had. If you’re planning a rail journey within your Thai travels, definitely consider making this one. Our guide includes a few tips on what to expect including how to book, costs, facilities and our experience.
A Guide to Chiang Mai's Weekend Walking Streets
Hosted every weekend, Chiang Mai’s two popular open-air markets set up an array of stalls within the old city, and include the best street food and vendors who sell everything from clothes to artwork to handcrafted wooden ornaments to jewellery. Here’s our short guide on where the markets are and what to expect. 🌇
How to Extend Your Thailand Tourist Visa (TR) in Bangkok
Visa work is one of the labours of love of the long term travel community, but when it comes to extending your 60 day Thailand Tourist Visa (TR), it’s a relatively easy process. Whether you’re wanting another month to travel around the country, or look for a more permanent way to stay, here’s how you get your extension from Bangkok.
Songkran: Celebrating Thailand's New Year Festival
Each year, starting on April 13th and running until the 15th, the celebrations for the Thai New Year Festival ring through every corner of the country, with locals and tourists alike taking to the streets to celebrate among family and community.
Getting Around Phuket Province
From haggling for tuk tuks to flagging down a somewhat elusive songthaew, we've put together all of the private and public options for getting around Thailand's largest island province.
How to Apply for a Thailand Tourist Visa
Thailand’s Tourist Visa (TR) is a great visa option for travellers who want to stay between 1-3 months in the country for tourism and leisure. Whether you’re a remote worker looking to live on less, you’re taking a short sabbatical, or anywhere in between, Thailand’s Tourist Visa is the best option for those mid-length stays.
Visiting Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
Khao Sok should be on every outdoor lover's bucket list, offering the opportunity for jungle treks in the oldest green rainforest in the world, exotic wildlife encounters, cave explorations and tours on the picturesque Cheow Larn Lake, notable for its towering limestone cliffs.
The Phuket Sandbox | Everything You Need to Know (Part II)
The Phuket Sandbox has been a successful and popular scheme that has allows vaccinated travellers to visit Thailand throughout the pandemic. From how to apply and what documents you need in Part I, to what to expect when you get here in Part II, we’ve got you covered.
The Phuket Sandbox | Everything You Need to Know (Part I)
The Phuket Sandbox has been a successful and popular scheme that has allows vaccinated travellers to visit Thailand throughout the pandemic. From how to apply and what documents you need in Part I, to what to expect when you get here in Part II, we’ve got you covered.
How to Apply for a Thailand Pass 2022
The Thailand Pass is the new COE (Certificate of Entry) that is mandatory for all travellers coming down to Thailand at the time of writing. If your application is granted, you’ll receive a QR Code that gains you entry into Thailand.