Thailand’s Full Moon Party is not the stuff of dreams anymore, where only a handful of people have been to. In fact, Thailand’s in the middle of a massive tourism boom and it’s difficult to come across a person that’s been to Thailand and not been to the famous Full Moon Party. Every month over […]
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Essential Guide to Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
Koh Phi Phi, is a small popular paradise island in the South of Thailand and is one of the most desired destinations in this wonderful South East Asian country. Beautiful beaches, amazing viewpoints, hidden coves, tall palm trees, no traffic, all night parties. Is there any wonder why Koh Phi Phi’s popularity just keeps getting […]
4 unusual experiences in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is a small bustling city that lies in the hills of Northern Thailand. An exciting place with lots of things to do. People fall in love with this place and end up staying longer than anticipated and for good reason, from cooking classes, jungle trekking, meditation, and yoga retreat to elephant sanctuaries. As […]
When in doubt… Follow your heart
A few months ago, I went back out to Thailand for a job. At first, it was great to be back in familiar surroundings and smells. Getting in the taxi at Bangkok Airport and immediately all the Thai language I had learnt when I lived there came back to me was the best feeling. Reuniting […]
Thailands Intriguing Vegetarian Festival
Just when I thought Thailand couldn’t surprise me anymore with its weird and wonderful culture. BANG!! it did it again when I attended the vegetarian festival this month in Phuket. We woke up super early and hired motorbikes to drive into Phuket town for the annual vegetarian festival. Now when you think ‘vegetarian festival’ you […]
Essential guide: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, is the most popular city in the North of Thailand. It is now a major destination on most peoples itineraries and who can blame them. Chiang Mai offers a great mix of culture, history and modern city life. Theres plenty of things to do and see; from the beautiful temples, great shopping, incredible views […]
5 Survival Tips for Teaching in Thailand
I often get people asking me about my experiences teaching in Thailand. I spent a year teaching there and had the best time of my life. I met lots of new people from local people, my students and other travellers, I indulged myself into some of the spiciest foods, adapted myself to a local rural lifestyle […]
Off the Beaten Track: The Temples of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Hidden away in Issan, in the Nakhon Ratchasima province is a historical park home to one of the most important Khmer Temples of Thailand. The temple is unique because despite the Khmers being Hindu at the time. It was actually built as a Buddhist temple. The temple reminded me a lot of Angkor Watt in […]
12 Things I will miss about Thailand
I am going to miss the hell out of Thailand. I have been here for a whole year now, a whole year can you believe it? and soon I am leaving. I have become very comfortable here within the lifestyle and culture. I love the laid back and simple life…Maybe this living out of a […]
10 Things I won’t miss about Thailand
Nowhere, nobody or nothing is perfect and as much as I love Thailand and as much as I will miss a LOT of things. There are some things I just won’t miss. Mosquitos. I am so looking forward to getting away from those sneaky blood sucking things. I am sick of itching constantly. I have […]