You’ve done the hand over notes, and set your out of office message. You survived the flight, including the dodgy chicken (just). You’ve landed in Bangkok, and there’s only minutes between you, cheap beer and banana rotis. Disembark, immigration, luggage, taxi – BEER! But what if you’ve made a rookie mistake (or just a bit […]
Continue ReadingNewbies Guide to Chatuchak Market
Chatuchak Market is one of the best places to shop in Bangkok. Its variety is some of the best around, but its immense size can be daunting for first time visitors. Here is your guide to Chatuchak Market and getting the best out of it! Getting to Chatuchak Market Chatuchak is easy to get to! […]
Continue ReadingFootball in Bangkok – Muang Thong United v Bangkok Glass (or that time we got into a totally sold out stadium!)
“Yes, sir! Miss! Please!” I clutched my camera as the crowd heaved and I was shoved toward the voice calling out to me. A ticket stub was pushed into my husband’s hands and we were ushered through the gate. It was match day in Nonthaburi, Muang Thong United against Bangkok Glass, and SCG Stadium was […]
Continue ReadingBangkok bike tour: from Chinatown to the plantations
I ask you, what idjit would do a half day bike and boat tour of Bangkok in the hot season? That idjit would be me (and my husband). On a sweltering 38°C afternoon, we took to the back alleys of Bangkok on some rather funky little bicycles as part of our tour with Co Van […]
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