Sometimes you simply have to let yourself wander to find the things that will truly inspire you. The enchantment might be unique to you, and no one else - but I must agree with the cliché that sometimes travelling is indeed about finding yourself, or at least, it allows space to get to know a … Continue reading Stepping upon Bangkok’s art scene in one of its coolest neighbourhoods, Talat Noi
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A Perfect Sunday in Bangkok – the Best Shopping & Lumpini Park
I have a strange relationship with the act of shopping. An evolving one. One that has been impacted by my age, my maturity, my interests and, probably most of all, my moods. As someone who used to shop when depressed during the first half of my twenties, as an adult woman in her early thirties, … Continue reading A Perfect Sunday in Bangkok – the Best Shopping & Lumpini Park
Ayutthaya Kingdom: Unveiling Thailand’s Magnificent Ancient Capital
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
The Floating & Railway Markets – a verified tourist trap
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
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Bangkok’s Chinatown
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




