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Train Travel from Laos to Thailand

Lumphini Park Orchid

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Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.

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Splurging at Bangkok’s Devarana Spa

Lotus petal bath at Devarana Spa

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If you feel the need to splurge while you travel in Bangkok, take the plunge at luxurious Devarana Spa in the city’s trendy Silom area.

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Bangkok Photo Essay: City of Angels

Golden elephants in Rajprasong, Bangkok

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Whether you’re a previous visitor to Bangkok, or a future Thailand traveler, these Bangkok travel photos will transport you to Thailand’s “City of Angels” without having to leave your seat.

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Ideas for Weekend Trips from Bangkok

Southeast Asia Travel Bangkok

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Taking a weekend trip from Bangkok to almost anywhere else in Southeast Asia is quicker and cheaper than you might think.

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How to Get a Myanmar Visa in Bangkok

Myanmar visa in Bangkok

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All you need to get a Myanmar visa in Bangkok is a few documents, two passport-sized photos, a passport with six months remaining validity and about 900 Thai baht.

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Five Tourist-Friendly Cities

Traditional Thai dancers at Rajprasong, Bangkok

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Whether you’re in Amsterdam or one of the other cities I’ve named among the world’s most tourist-friendly, traveling however you see fit is an easy, low-stress experience.

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Hated Cities I Can’t Help But Love

Poor street children in Old Cairo, Egypt

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I don’t expect or want you to hear my testimony on these maligned destinations as anything but an enthusiastic rebuttal — but I do hope that reading it at least makes you want to go and see them for yourself.

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Thailand Travel Photos: Sovereign

Buddhist status at Rajprasong in Bangkok, Thailand

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For me, Thailand is less about the sand, surf and sleaze — and all about the fact that its people live their lives so differently (and in such a separate world) than any others I’ve seen during my travels.

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Bangkok’s Khao San Road

Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok’s Khao San Road district is a popular choice for backpackers and budget travelers visiting the city. Still, it pays to consider the potential disadvantages of staying there before you book accommodation.

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Scam-Free Travel to Cambodia from Thailand

Monks in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Avoid getting talked into scams in Bangkok and other places along the road to Cambodia to save yourself time, money and perhaps most importantly, your sanity.

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