Bangkok

What does a trip to Thailand cost these days? I’m happy to say that prices haven’t changed all that much in the past decade and it’s still one of the best values on the planet.  Some people are country counters, I’m a country returner instead. I’d rather explore a destination in depth over several visits …

Did you know that Pattaya is more popular than Amsterdam? Or that Antalya gets twice as many visitors as Cancun? There are some interesting findings when you step away from the “hot list” travel media and look at where people are traveling around the world for real. What are the most popular destination cities in …

If you’re going to be in Bangkok for a while, it would be a shame not to make the short trip north to Ayutthaya. This is one of the most interesting sites in Thailand and it’s quite easy to get there. One option, if you want to leave it in someone else’s hands, is to …

If you’re landing in a new city and don’t know a soul who lives there, how can you find the memorable neighborhoods and locals’ restaurants or food stalls? In these cases one sure way to save some trial and error time is to book a tour with a local guide. If it’s the right kind …

It’s time to take a break from serious travel advice again and just have a laugh, this time from Thailand. Sure, I take lots of scenic photos when I travel, but I revel in the silliness even more sometimes. First up, there are a lot of things you’re not supposed to do in a Bangkok taxi …