Exploring colorful Bangkok markets
Hardly a secret, my obsession for open fairs brought me to a colorful Bangkok markets selling everything from fruits, veggies, fish, herbs, oils, bags and incense. Ok, it’s not really difficult to find...
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Entering the Grand Palace in Bangkok I’m updating my blog after ten days for the second time since I’ve been in Thailand, at last. This stay in Thailand has been incredibly hectic, probably because...
View ArticleIn Bangkok, enjoying the view with a monk
In my last post I wrote about the beautiful Buddhist temple Wat Arun, mentioning the steep and huge stairs we had to climb to reach at least half of one of the pagodas. Due to both fatigue and a bit...
View ArticleDelicious street food in Bangkok
Fish stall near Khaosan Road in Bangkok Sausages of all kinds These sort of meatballs were all over the place in China too. I don’t really like them, but given their popularity they must be really...
View ArticleSorry Phuket, I didn’t fall in love
Chair-dotted Patong beach in Phuket One of the things I liked less in Bangkok was locals’ attitude of focusing everything around the tourism industry. Obviously Thailand devotes a lot of money,...
View ArticleFinding the spiritual in me in Chiang Mai with Buddhist monks
Buddha in Wat Phra Singh As you might have gathered from my previous post, I’m not a fan of Phuket area, and although I had booked almost a week between the town and smaller Phi Phi islands, after a...
View ArticleCooking Thai style at Da’s organic farm in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Shopping at the market, delicious Chinese cabbage, bok choy After the precious spiritual experience with Buddhist monks, my second day in Chiang Mai was devoted to cooking. If you know me a little bit,...
View ArticleDoi Inthanon National Park, or the quirky day trip from Chiang Mai anybody...
Wachiratharn Waterfall. Can you see the rainbow at the bottom?? For my last day in Chiang Mai I booked myself for a day trip with a government-run agency, and for less than 40€ (50USD) I had pick-up at...
View ArticleMonks’ Market near Chiang Mai, a tempting photo journey
At the Monks’ Market near Chiang Mai Fresh and dried fruits conveniently packed for passers-by More fruit Strawberries packaged in any way Delicious dried strawberries and mixed fruits I love rice and...
View ArticleExploring colorful Bangkok markets
Hardly a secret, my obsession for open fairs brought me to a colorful Bangkok markets selling everything from fruits, veggies, fish, herbs, oils, bags and incense. Ok, it’s not really difficult to find...
View ArticleBangkok, the grand and vibrant Thai capital
Entering the Grand Palace in Bangkok I’m updating my blog after ten days for the second time since I’ve been in Thailand, at last. This stay in Thailand has been incredibly hectic, probably because...
View ArticleIn Bangkok, enjoying the view with a monk
wat arun3 In my last post I wrote about the beautiful Buddhist temple Wat Arun, mentioning the steep and huge stairs we had to climb to reach at least half of one of the pagodas. Due to both fatigue...
View ArticleThai street food in Bangkok, a feast for your taste buds and eyes
Among Bangkok places to visit, alongside its colorful and picturesque open markets, also the streets of Thailand‘s capital are clothed with Thai street food stalls of any kind. From fish to meat to...
View ArticleSorry Phuket, I didn’t fall in love
One of the things I liked less in Bangkok and Phuket was locals’ attitude of focusing everything around the tourism industry. Obviously Thailand devotes a lot of money, energies and resources in the...
View ArticleFinding the spiritual in me in Chiang Mai with Buddhist monks
At first glance, Chiang Mai doesn’t exactly leap to mind as an exciting Asian hub, especially if compared to the vibrant Thai capital, Bangkok, barely an hour plane away. The best way I found to start...
View ArticleCooking Thai style at Da’s organic farm in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Shopping at the market, delicious Chinese cabbage, bok choy After the precious spiritual experience with Buddhist monks, my second day in Chiang Mai was devoted to cooking. If you know me a little bit,...
View ArticleDoi Inthanon National Park, the day trip from Chiang Mai anyone would want to...
For my last day in Chiang Mai I booked myself for a day trip with a government-run agency, and for less than 40€ (50USD) I had hotel pick-up, A/C-equipped bus transport, insurance, tour guide,...
View ArticleMonks’ Market among the best things to do in Chiang Mai
During our day trip to Doi Inthanon we briefly stopped at what our guide called the Monks’ Market, a feast of colors, handicraft and tantalizing fruits, and one of the best things to do in Chiang Mai....
View ArticleWhat to do in Bangkok in a week
Chaotic, noisy and crowded, the Thai capital is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. While Thailand is often a beloved holiday haven for beach-goers, first-timers should devote...
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