Tag: Thailand
I Want My Daddy… Stickers!
I’ll never outgrow my love for stationery and stickers. Imagine my glee when I spotted these adjoining shops in Bangkok’s Siam Square—Daddy Stickerland and Daddy And The Muscle Academy. With both windows dressed in colorful paint, stickers, and a neon signage, these twinning shops lured my forever tween heart. Daddy And The Muscle Academy is […]
ChangChui: Bangkok’s Creative Market Set Around a Retired Airplane
If Chatuchak and Pratunam are royalties when it comes to Bangkok’s traditional markets, there’s a growing cohort of younger, more rebellious options. Leading the pack is ChangChui Creative Park, also known as Plane Market for one obvious reason—a decommissioned L-1011 TriStar Lockheed airplane sitting in the center. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Talat Noi: Bangkok’s Friendly Street Art
One of Bangkok’s oldest neighborhoods is steeped in history, as seen with its old buildings and street art. Talat Noi or Talad Noi, which means “small market”, is next to Sampheng Market and Chinatown and ends on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. If you’re looking to explore Bangkok’s street art, this is a […]
Bangkok’s Hidden Graffiti Park
If you walk by this spot in the Ratchathewi neighborhood by chance, you may not think much of it other than an urban park that’s seen better days. Chaloemla Park, also known as Chaloemla Gardens, isn’t a touristy area. On weekdays, it’s busiest in the mid-afternoon, with locals lounging on the benches and school kids […]
The Most Beautiful Mall in Bangkok
I dub thee, IconSiam, the most beautiful mall in Bangkok, Thailand. If this were a beauty pageant, I would fight tooth and nail for my top candidate, who’s superlative inside-out. 🇹🇭 Get Ready For Your Bangkok Trip 🎫 Get your tickets Flights, bus, train tickets, and more – check out 12Go 🏨 Book the accommodation […]
My ATM Card Was Swallowed, Credit Card Hacked in Thailand
I’d like to think of myself as a seasoned traveler, but that didn’t prevent the double whammy of travel woes: My ATM was swallowed, while my credit card was hacked in Thailand last year (2022). ATM Card-Eating Machine I had just arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport. As advised by the backpacker forums, I went straight to […]
My 2 Weeks in Thailand
So you have two (2) weeks to spend in Thailand and you’re looking for ideas for your itinerary. Before anything else, ask yourself: What type of traveler are you? Backpacker or luxury? Chill or adventurous? Touristy or off-the-beaten path? Or like me, are you a mix of everything? 🇹🇭 Get Ready For Your Thailand Trip […]
Bangkok Travel Souvenir: Personalized Passport Holder
When it comes to souvenir shopping, it all boils down to the taste, budget, and luggage space of the traveler. Some people loathe keychains, while others collect them. Some people allot a second checked-in suitcase for shopping; others are happy with buying just one magnet. When in Bangkok, there’s an insane selection of souvenirs for […]
24 Hours in Pai, Thailand
With only five days in Chiang Mai, I had barely enough time to visit its neighboring provinces. But I wanted a side trip to happen. It was a toss between 1.) an arranged day trip to Chiang Rai, where I could visit the famed trio (White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House), and 2.) a […]