I’ve been to Bangkok 14 times and stayed at dozens of hotels during those trips. So how is it that one of the city’s finest eluded me until now?
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The Pinkest Place on the Planet
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.
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Three 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.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Thailand
Today’s post, which showcases my favorite photos I’ve taken over the course of my six trips to Thailand, also sheds light on the more personal reasons I love the Kingdom so much.
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The Kingdom and I
Just as I can return to some books year after year and find something new about them to appreciate, Bangkok is a city – and indeed, Thailand a country – that means more to me, and on a deeper level, every time I return.
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Thailand 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.
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A 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.”
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Why I’m Flying Back to Bangkok Today
I’m headed back to Bangkok today, although the (primary) reason might surprise you.
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Two Weeks in Thailand
Thinking of a trip to Thailand? Here’s a sample Thailand itinerary, which gives you an idea of how to best spend two weeks in Thailand.
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Welcome 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!
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Three Perfect Days in Bangkok
My three-day Bangkok itinerary makes getting to know Thailand’s “City of Angels” a matter of following some simple directions.
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Returning To My Spiritual Home
If you’re wondering whether I’ll ever stop going on about my love for Bangkok, the answer is “No.” I returned to the Thai capital earliest this week, as I mentioned I would in another recent post. As I hypothesized, my elation knows no bounds. In fact, I would even go so far as to say […]
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Train 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.
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Thailand’s Last Paradise?
Although Koh Mak is far from deserted, silence and tranquility are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.
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Scam-Free Travel to Cambodia from Thailand
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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