Ayutthaya is the former capital of Thailand and at it’s height was once of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world, French ambassadors to King Louis XIV compared it’s size and wealth to Paris at the time. The city is full of ancient ruins, temples and is a must see even if just for a day trip as it’s only an hour from Bangkok. When I was living in Thailand the first … [Read more...]
Travel stories – Kidnapped in Thailand
“Everything will be alright in the end, if things are not alright then it is not yet the end” - John Lennon This is a quote that I believe to be true in life and especially when backpacking throughout many parts of the world. Your travel plans will go out the window, you will run late, your bus will break down, your luggage will go missing, you will get your wallet, money & … [Read more...]
Songkran Water Festival Chiang Mai Thailand
Of all the festivals in the world, Songkran has to be up there as one of the best if only for the reason that as a grown up you can run around in the streets with a super soaker spraying people with water and not have anyone get annoyed at you look at you like you’re strange, in fact it’s encouraged and the whole country gets involved. Songkran is Thai New Years held … [Read more...]
Best places to volunteer with Elephants in Thailand
One of the most popular things to do in Thailand is spend time with elephants, most tourists will take an elephant ride however often the elephants used for rides in the main tourists destinations are mistreated and these places should be avoided. For the tourist who wants to spend time with elephants at a place that cares for elephants and treats them well I have put together … [Read more...]
Khao San Road and Soi Rambuttri
If you are backpacking through South East Asia you will at some point find yourself in Bangkok, I have written in detail about Bangkok as I lived there and love the city but before you can enjoy a city you have to get from the airport, train station, bus stop to a hostel/hotel. This can often be the hardest part of the journey if you are carrying a heavy backpack … [Read more...]
