The Red Lotus Sea is not only one of the most surreal places in Thailand, but indeed on the entire planet.
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Floating Above Thailand’s City of Angels
My recent visit to Thailand was my eighth, but I found myself surprised by how much I still had to learn from a place I thought I knew so well.
Continue ReadingThree Beautiful Days in Bangkok
Whether you’re headed to Bangkok for the first time or the fiftieth, this itinerary is a foolproof way to get to know (and, hopefully, love) Thailand’s City of Angels in just a few days.
Continue ReadingThailand in the Time of Protest
The 2014 Bangkok protests are of absolutely no danger to travelers – and the mainstream media needs to stop scaring us into thinking this is the case.
Continue ReadingA Fresh Take on My Favorite City
“It’s as if – and I mean this in the very best way possible – we were in totally different cities on totally different days.”
Continue ReadingWhy I Trust My Teeth to Thailand
The decision of whether or not to take part in dental tourism in Thailand is yours alone, but here’s why I’m glad I did!
Continue ReadingThailand’s Best Island?
If you’re looking for a Thai island that’s big on scenery and light on “the scene,” beautiful Koh Kradan is definitely your best choice.
Continue ReadingThe Guilty Traveler’s Sister
Have you ever suffered from traveler’s guilt?
Continue ReadingWelcome to Bangkok, Stephanie!
I wasn’t sure how Stephanie was going to react to manic, eclectic Bangkok. Here’s how she did on day one!
Continue ReadingTrain Travel from Laos to Thailand
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.
Continue ReadingThailand’s Last Paradise?
Although Koh Mak is far from deserted, silence and tranquility are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.
Continue ReadingTiffany’s “Ladyboy” Show in Pattaya, Thailand
No matter your reason for visitng Pattaya, Thailand, you owe yourself an evening with the “ladies” of Tiffany’s Show.
Continue ReadingIs Pattaya More Than Its Seedy Reputation?
As a 60-something tourist explains, “All tourists spend money and get exactly what they want in return. I just happen to come to Pattaya to fuck.”
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