Good morning from Bangkok Railway Station. Today I’m taking the excursion train to Nam Tok in Kanchanaburi. There will be a couple of stops along the way before we get to the waterfall. When you get on the Nam Tok excursion train, it’s important that you get in the right carriage. This is because the […]
In October of this year, we left for Italy. Our last trip there was scheduled for March of 2020. I think about that a lot – about the alternate reality in which that trip was still possible. I remember the date of our departure approaching, and my concern about this new flu spreading across Europe. […]
This morning I’m exploring Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem on foot. This outer moat for the Grand Palace was dug in the 1850’s during the reign of King Rama IV. The canal is 20m wide, 3m deep and 5.5km long. All of the land on the right hand bank of this photo belongs to the railway. […]
Good morning from Bangkok Railway Station. Today I’m going on a special day excursion to Pasak Cholasid Dam. The train leaves at 6:00am and returns tonight at 6:50pm. To go on the train excursion, you must be fully vaccinated or can show a negative ATK covid test taken within 72 hours. After we had boarded, […]
The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) are improving the landscape on each side of Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem for 1,250 meters where it runs alongside Bangkok Railway Station. They will widened the path to include a jogging track and also plant 151 more trees. This is an artist impression of what this section of Khlong Phadung […]
Solo travel is an enriching and character-building experience. However, with all the highs it provides also come the lows. While discovering new cultures and soaking in the excitement of the whole expedition, at times, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the sense of consuming loneliness. Braving it alone and immersing yourself in the unfamiliar […]
Though visitors flock to the United Kingdom in the summertime for its traditional seaside escapes and music festivals, it’s worth paying a second look when the temperature begins to drop. As the leaves change colour and shops fill up with snug knitwear, the UK comes into its element. Here are a few reasons to visit […]
Whether you’re looking for a more meaningful gap year experience or just a change of scene from your usual holiday itinerary, these immersive travel experiences can elevate your time abroad and help you to really get to know the places you visit. Planning your summer 2022 bucket list? Here are some ideas that are sure […]
When it comes to booking a vacation with friends it’s not always easy to decide where to go, especially if you’re looking for an inclusive destination that caters to a range of different travel styles. Need some inspiration for LBGTQ+ group travel? Here are our recommendations: Book a skippered yacht charter If you’ve always fancied […]
If you’re a freelancer or business owner who has the luxury of being able to work from anywhere, travel can be easier to arrange. Here are some suggestions of the most inspiring locations to work remotely. Honolulu, Hawaii If beaches are more your style, Honolulu is a great place to work from, without going too […]
Japan is a country known for its culture, delicious food, technological wizardry, and its stunning landscapes (we are talking about you, Mt. Fuji). For a solo female traveller, Japan checks all the boxes one looks for before embarking on a solo trip. Safe? Check. Easy to meet other travellers? Check. Easy to navigate between cities […]
The southern states of the American south were the first areas of the country to be colonized, so the history of its cities reach back further and tell a more interesting history than you can find elsewhere. These are the top five historical areas to visit while you’re in America’s southern states, and why they’re […]
For this fall’s Living Abroad series, our next stop is Morocco. Sinclair, an American elementary school teacher, lives in Tangier, Morocco’s third-largest city. Here, Sinclair describes Moroccan nut, date, and avocado smoothies, her experience dating in Morocco, and Tangier’s unlikely love for Birkenstocks… Sinclair’s background: I moved to Morocco in September 2019 and quickly fell […]
One of my favourite riverside markets is Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market in Taling Chan district of Bangkok. I went there the other weekend and it was just as popular as ever. If you are worried about crowds, I would strongly advise you to arrive by 9:00am at the latest. This is a great place […]
Now is a great time to re-visit or take visitors to the Grand Palace as there are hardly any tourists. Usually there are long lines to take selfies, and then you will always get strangers in your photos. Not so at the moment. Entrance fee is ฿500 for foreigners and free for Thais. I’ve never […]