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
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
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 