The Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok, Thailand
The Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok, Thailand The Loy Krathong festival occurs in Thailand every year during November’s full moon. It was also a perfect time to take my first trip to one of the Bangkok’s most impressive temples! The Golden Mount, or Wat Saket, is Bangkok’s highest temple and sits at the top of […]
Yimwhan Hostel & Cafe in Ayutthaya, Thailand
Yimwhan Hostel & Cafe in Ayutthaya, Thailand is a new and chic hostel in the old capital city. Located in a quiet neighborhood just outside the old city, Yimwhan offers everything a traveler needs to feel comfortable in a new place. Their cafe and common room are great places to enjoy a coffee, or you […]
The King of Thailand’s Funeral | Thailand Mourns
We unknowingly arrived in Bangkok, Thailand at a strange time. Unbeknownst to us, it was the month of the King of Thailand’s funeral. The much loved King Rama IX had passed away a year before and the entire month of October was proclaimed to be a month of mourning, leading up to the five-day-long funeral starting […]
Exploring Bangkok with Tuk Tuk Hop
Tuk Tuk Hop – A great way to explore Bangkok’s temples! Bangkok is an enormous city and its public transportation systems aren’t the easiest to figure out for travelers. It seems every destination requires a different and sometimes confusing combination of Skytrain, bus, ferry boat, taxi, tuk tuk, Metro, etc. Some of the most historic […]
Krabi and Railay Beach – Thai Climb Time
After a wonderful time in Penang, Malaysia we bought a van ride to Krabi, Thailand for Thai climb time! For 60 Ringgit each we were speeding across the bridge from Penang back into mainland Malaysia before dawn. The van trips are cheaper and faster than the bus, and they take you across the border which is […]
Yim Yam Hostel & Garden in Bangkok, Thailand
Yim Yam Hostel & Garden in Bangkok, Thailand, epitomizes the new generation of hostel life. It’s chic design emanates feng shui calmness to chill you out in the midst of your big-city adventure. The dorms offer big, comfortable bunk beds with privacy curtains and the private rooms provide hotel-level luxury at a hostel price! The […]