I briefly mentioned the Ayutthaya Kingdom in my previous post, when writing a little about the proliferation of floating markets in the times when commerce and trading flourished in the country. The time spanning between 1351 to 1767 was indeed golden for the nation. You can also visit the magnificent ruins of its ancient capital, … Continue reading Ayutthaya Kingdom: Unveiling Thailand’s Magnificent Ancient Capital
Unless you are incredibly forensic with your research, when travelling for four months you are bound to make some mistakes. I look back at this day (or half day to be more precise) as one of those mistakes. One that deep down I knew I was committing, and yet I still went ahead and did … Continue reading The Floating & Railway Markets – a verified tourist trap
It was probably the hottest day so far during my stay in Bangkok, and the humidity had risen to levels that were simply unbearable to me. I had returned from a half-day tour and was feeling feverish, unsure if I was getting ill or just a heatstroke. But I had to see it – I … Continue reading Lunar New Year Celebrations in Bangkok’s Chinatown
After a busy morning visiting the Grand Place and the Wat Phra, I paused for a little bit to have lunch. All the restaurants in this area were quite busy, but looking for a good one was an excellent opportunity to explore beyond the main attractions. The backstreets, side streets and hidden alleys and a … Continue reading Wat Arun and Golden Mount: Must-See Sunset Spots in Bangkok
I was nervous before my flight to Thailand. For starters, I knew my backpack was slightly over the weight limit… and I was scared I was going to be asked to show proof of funds to enter the country. My passport allows me to enter Thailand visa-free for a total duration of 30 days, but … Continue reading First hours in Bangkok – The Grand Palace & Mango Sticky Rice
The Winged Bone 