The Golden Mount and Wat Saket in Bangkok, Thailand
The Golden Mount and Wat Saket in Bangkok, Thailand is one of the most beautiful sacred sites in the city. Sitting on top of a small hill, the temple is crowned with an impressive 58-meter golden stupa (the monument at the top which points at the sky) which contains a relic from the Buddha. With […]
Sak Yant – Thailand’s Sacred Bamboo Tattoos in Ayutthaya
Sak Yant – Thailand’s Sacred Bamboo Tattoos in Ayutthaya As soon as we arrived in Thailand we started noticing people’s traditional tattoos. After a few internet searches, we learned more about the “Sak Yant” as they are called– magic bamboo tattoos. Sak Yant are beautifully designed and come with a blessing, their goal to grant […]
The Gastronomic Trail – The Amazing Adventure Bangkok
The Amazing Adventure Bangkok puts on several super fun tours around the city. They organize these trips like scavenger hunts, giving you new missions as you go, along with opportunities to collect bonus points. My tour choice was The Gastronomic Trail, a food tour which started at Suan Plern Market in Rama 4 Mall at […]
Thai Smiles – A Guide To What NOT To Do in Thailand
Thailand is a land of respect and “non-confrontational culture” where losing your cool is frowned upon and everything revolves around keeping a smile on your face. This is a list of what NOT to do in Thailand! Follow it if if you want to keep those Thai Smiles on the local’s faces. Mistakes happen, but […]
Factory Coffee – Bangkok’s Best Beans
I first stumbled upon Factory Coffee one day when walking down Phayathai Road in Bangkok. Since I’m always a sucker for hipster-looking coffee joints, I had to check it out. It’s super pricey by Thailand coffee shop standards, but you get what you pay for: super-gourmet coffee cocktails created with perfectly-roasted artisanal beans and high-quality ingredients. […]
Ayutthaya Temples- The Second Capital of Thailand
Ayutthaya, Thailand rests just north of Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River. Founded around 1350, the city eventually became the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. Because of it’s central location with easy access to the rest of Asia, Ayutthaya became one of the must important trading centers in the world. By 1700 the Siamese […]
Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Motorbike Madness in Saigon
The customs process entering Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was weird and a little complicated. First you had to apply online and pay. Next, you had to show up at the airport on the exact day as your visa approval letter. At the gate you had to pay again for a stamping fee and submit […]
The Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak – Bangkok Day Trips
The Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak is one of the most famous floating markets remaining in Thailand. Vendors on boats float down canals selling everything from coconut ice cream to elaborate noodle dishes. The town where the market happens is an easy day trip from Bangkok, but we would recommend arriving the night before and […]
Grasshopper Adventures Bangkok Bike Tours – Night Biking Bangkok
At La Aventura Project we focus on adventure, obviously! So of course we had to check out the Grasshopper Adventures Bangkok Bike Tours! Grasshopper Adventures runs bicycle tours all over Asia, with expert local guides who show you an amazing time. The Bangkok night biking tour starts at their headquarters near Democracy Monument where they […]
How To Get Around Bangkok, Thailand – A Guide For Travelers
Figuring out how to get around Bangkok, Thailand can be overwhelming at first. Navigating the big city can seem impossible, until you figure out the different transportation systems. The options are many and all have their time and place and ideal use. Taking advantage of the right method can save you time, money, and headaches. […]