Category: Bangkok
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18 things i learned in the 12 days i spent in thailand
April is the hottest month of the year. We went from 3/31 to 4/13 and there were days where it was uncomfortably hot, almost unbearable. We chose this month because of Songkran, so if you don’t mind missing this holiday, I’d recommend visiting during a different month. Chiang Mai is SIGNIFICANTLY cooler, since it’s up…
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street markets of thailand
If you’re going to Thailand, I’m sure your research has shown you that you should check out some of the markets they have to offer. The main staples are food and souvenirs – the bread and butter of all tourists. Here are some of the markets we got to visit in Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang…
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what it’s like to celebrate songkran in bangkok
Songkran is the Thai new year, which is celebrated each year on April 13 – 15. Traditionally, people pour water on each other, which symbolizes the washing away of sins and bad luck. Today, this means taking to the streets with buckets and water guns to celebrate the holiday. I always wanted to experience this…
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temples of thailand
Well more specifically, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. If you’ve been to Thailand or even seen photos of Thailand, you’ll know that there are no shortage of temples. Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list – but just some of the ones I got to visit while in Bangkok and Chiang Mai: Wat Pho (officially Wat…
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thailand 2018
After 29 years on this earth, I finally got the chance to travel to Asia. Thailand, specifically. Of course, most other Asian countries are also on my bucket list, so how did I decide on Thailand? Well, flights were cheap, hotels were cheap, dining out in Thailand is cheap, and I heard mostly great things…
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