Bangkok – a city overflowing with high rises, traffic, people, and heat. How do you find the right accommodations in all the chaos of Bangkok? And how do you even know where to begin? Should you stay close to the…
Khao Yai was the first designated national park in Thailand. It is also the most popular due to its proximity to Bangkok. With it being only a 2 ½ hour drive away from Bangkok, Khao Yai National Park is an…
10 days in one city, like Bangkok, may seem like a long time, but as this 10 day Bangkok itinerary shows you, there is plenty to do in this city! After having lived in Bangkok for 9 years and frequently…
Taking a road trip from Bangkok to Phuket is a great way to get off the beaten path from the traditional Thailand destinations. There are many spots to explore. Here I will share a five-day road trip itinerary. To keep…
The beautiful Roi Et Tower is found in the center of Roi Et city, a town in the northeast region of Thailand. Though the province is mostly filled with low-lying rice fields and the journey to Roi Et Tower is…
Chiang Khan is a quaint little town that sits along the banks of the Mekong River in Loei province in Northeast Thailand. Loei province is the crossroad between Northeast Thailand and Northern Thailand. You can check out other thing to…
Just a short 15 minute drive from the Nong Khai/Vientiane border crossing is the Sala Keo Kou Sculpture Garden. The gardens are spread out and are filled with large towering concrete statues. Each statue has its own unique story and…
The bustling riverfront of Nong Khai is where you will find much of Nong Khai’s charm. The main street parallels the water, and you can take any number of alleyways in to find yourself at the edge of the mighty…
Where the northeast meets the north of Thailand, and the Hueang River meets the mighty Mekong River, there lies Chiang Khan. Chiang Khan is a quaint town in the province of Loei with immense local Thai popularity. Right outside of…
About Bangkok’s Two Major Airports Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) used to be the main airport to and from Bangkok Thailand. Since the building of Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) opened in 2006, DMK has changed its operating system, but the…
Out of the many Chiang Mai temples there are to visit, Wat Phra That is the most glamorous of them all. With a tight visiting schedule, you needn’t visit more than one temple. Wat Phra That will give you a…
What is Doi Suthep and How to Get There Chiang Mai is a major destination within Thailand. It draws many visitors from abroad and domestic alike and one of the most popular destinations is the Wat Phra That Temple on…
Udon Thani boasts a historical find in the Ban Chiang archeological site. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Ban Chiang, Udon Thani Thailand, has given scientists an inside look into an ancient civilization like very few other places on earth.…
There is a good diversity of things to do in Udon Thani. Udon Thani province is full of nature, ancient history, and culture. With 2 UNESCO world heritage sites in one province alone, it is definitely worth a visit. But…
When you only have one day in a city, you want to fit in as much as possible. Here, we want to give the option to not go to every tourist attraction and wear yourselves out by trying to get…
Erawan National Park, renowned for its 7-tiered waterfall, should be on everyone’s must visit list. However, the crowds from day tours can make the experience less enjoyable. Camping at Erawan National Park gives you the benefit of a fuller…
Exploring Bangkok with kids can feel like cultural chaos! The city is jammed packed with people, vehicles, buildings, and heat! But whether you have one day in Bangkok with your kids or a week, there are three specifically Thai cultural…
When your children are willing to eat anything they see in front of them, traveling becomes a lot more interesting. In our family we have several adventurous eaters. One of them wrote a post about food that she loves that…
When planning a trip to Thailand and you decide to spend a couple of days in Bangkok, it can get very overwhelming choosing where to stay in Bangkok. Bangkok has many different neighborhoods. The main areas you hear about downtown…
After visiting Phu Phrabat, I realized that this is an extremely underrated attraction as is common for many attractions in the Isaan region of Thailand. The Isaan region is the Northeast section of Thailand and as it is further away…
Loei province, the gateway between north and northeast Thailand, has so much to offer a traveler. It is one of our family’s favorite provinces in Thailand (and we’ve been to over 50!). There are many things to do in Loei,…
Central Thailand is an area of Thailand easily overlooked by visitors due to its distance from the capital city of Bangkok in the south and the popular tourist destination of Chiang Mai in the north. But it’s in these plains…
(Written by a Kid Who Dares) When you think of Thailand, chances are one of the first things that pop into your mind is the food. Thai food can be spicy or sour, sweet or salty – and many times,…
You made it to Thailand and are planning a trip to Bangkok. Or you are going somewhere within Thailand. Chances are you will be flying into Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). There is another major airport in Bangkok, Don Mueang (DMK)…
Background of Sukhothai, Thailand Found in the central heartland of Thailand, Sukhothai was the first capital city of a united Thailand. The Sukhothai era lasted between the 1200’s-1400’s before the Ayutthayan powers took over and the capital city moved to…
Known as Talay Bua Daeng in Thai, Red Lotus Lake is known throughout Thailand as the landmark of Udon Thani province. This expansive lake fills with red lotuses in the cool season, blanketing the lake with a pink cover. Our…
About If you are traveling in Thailand, and are in the Chiang Mai area, a visit to Bua Tong Waterfall is a must, if you are up for an adventure. Bua Tong Waterfall, or known widely as Sticky Waterfalls, is…
When on the run throughout the city or around the country, a quick and easy bite to get in Thailand is at 7-eleven. In fact, there are so many options for on-the-go lunches, it is one of our top choices…
Location Phu Kradueng National Park is found in the province of Loei in Northeast Thailand. Loei is the province that joins the northeast region called Isaan with the northern region of Thailand. The Isaan region is mostly flat farmland but…
The first time you venture out camping in Thailand national parks, it can be a bit scary. There are a lot of unknowns. After visiting dozens of national parks around Thailand in the 13 years we lived there, we have…
Are you looking for a fancy vacation with your family in Bangkok? Or one where you made it to Bangkok but don’t have any money left for attractions? We’ve put together a list of activities in Bangkok for kids for…
Location Phu Ruea is a district in Loei province in the northeast region of Thailand, known as Isaan. Phu Ruea is found on the northwestern edge of the province amidst the mountains straddling the border of Thailand and Laos. Attractions…
You’ve made it to Thailand! And you’ve heard about all the wonderful street food in Thailand! But there is another store on almost every street corner that you weren’t expecting to see so much of. It’s 7-Eleven, and there are…
Located in Udon Thani Province of Thailand, E-San Banhao is set up to educate people on traditional Thailand farm life.
The closest border crossing to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, is at the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai, Thailand. Nong Khai is a bustling small town with many hostel and hotel options to stay in before making the…
National parks are a great way to get off the beaten path in Thailand, but they do take some work to get to. Thailand National Parks have been given their status because of natural beauty that should be left unharmed. This…
When it comes to visiting Thailand let’s face it, you are going to enjoy the food. Food is central to Thai culture, and Thai food has become popular worldwide. Known for being rich and spicy, Thai food it going to…
There is a whole area of Thailand that is easily left out of any visitors’ itinerary. It is the region of northeast Thailand called the Isaan region. If you and your family want an off the beaten path adventure, I…