Bangkok

What to eat and drink in Thailand

Food alone is a worthy reason to visit Thailand. Known for its inimitable melange of aromatic ingredients, piquant flavors and razor-sharp spices, Thai cuisine ranks among the top culinary traditions in the world, perhaps even warranting a league of its own. From street-side stalls peddling wholesome meals to fine-dining establishments plating exquisite delectables on par […]

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Free things to do in Bangkok

As one of the world’s favorite budget travel playgrounds, Bangkok has freebies galore. From golden temples, captivating monasteries and vast open-air markets to meditation sessions, puppet shows and people-watching on the most famous backpacker strip in the world, the Thai capital can keep you entertained for months, even on the tightest of budgets. Some of

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This Bangkok Festival Is the Artistic Inspiration You’ve Waited All Year For

THE WORLD HAS REOPENED and our imaginations are piqued. Thailand is leading the way on an inspiring, uplifting cultural renaissance. That’s right, Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music is back in full form this year for its 24th iteration, from September 7 through October 18, 2022, at the Thailand Cultural Centre. There are 11

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Spend the Night with 2 Elephants in a 2-Bedroom Bubble Tent in the Jungle

I AM PRETTY SPOILED as far as elephants go. Living in Thailand for nearly a decade, I’ve gotten to spend a lot of time up-close-and-personal with them – almost always in responsible rescue camps where you can have meaningful, cruelty-free interactions with them and learn lots about what’s happening in their big brains along the

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