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Bangkok travel; What to do in Bangkok; What to see in Bangkok; D.I.Y. Bangkok itinerary

Visiting Jim Thompson House Museum

Posted on December 30, 2020May 24, 2021 by Karen

It’s been some time since our temple run tour in Bangkok, but I still couldn’t convince my parents in visiting yet another temple. Apart from food and shopping, there was very little room to wiggle in as far as touristy activities were concerned. Luckily, our hotel was located just around the corner of Jim Thompson’s…

Bangkok travel; What to do in Bangkok; What to see in Bangkok; D.I.Y. Bangkok itinerary

Bangkok Food: Or Tor Kor Market

Posted on December 23, 2020May 24, 2021 by Karen

Apart from tasting Thailand’s best quality fruits, I had an ulterior motive in visiting Or Tor Kor Market. The cooked food from their food court was also well-spoken of. The early flight from Manila left us famished. It was still too early for lunch, but the food court already had its patrons. It surely wasn’t…

Bangkok travel; What to do in Bangkok; What to see in Bangkok; D.I.Y. Bangkok itinerary

Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market

Posted on December 17, 2020May 24, 2021 by Karen

Our early departure from Manila meant that we got in Bangkok by mid-morning. We even took the train instead of the usual taxi from the airport, as we wanted to try something new (and maybe compare the progress our fellow ASEAN country was enjoying) and our hotel was just steps away from a BTS station….

Bangkok travel; What to do in Bangkok; What to see in Bangkok; D.I.Y. Bangkok itinerary

Bangkok: A Return

Posted on December 10, 2020May 24, 2021 by Karen

While many people fall head over heels in love with Bangkok right away, I was one of the exceptions. Sure, I was fascinated by the grandeur of its temples and palaces, but little admiration went beyond that. Perhaps it was its resemblance to a congested, busy Asian city which I grew up in that made…

What to do in Bangkok

Other Must-Try Activities in Bangkok

Posted on June 9, 2013April 2, 2020 by Karen

Apart from the majestic temples and crazy shopping experience, here are some of the things that you shouldn’t miss when in Bangkok: Get a Thai massage Go around the city and you’d hardly miss a sign pointing to a massage place. We wanted to try Wat Pho’s, but since they were already full when we…

What to do in Ayutthaya

Temples and Ruins in Ayutthaya

Posted on June 5, 2013April 2, 2020 by Karen

I was feeling a little bit hungry by the time we finished visiting Bang Pa-In. I honestly thought that we could find some decent place to eat outside the palace grounds, but all we saw was a small eatery by the side of the road. We didn’t eat, and got ourselves a tuk-tuk instead. At first,…

DIY Bang Pa-In Thai Summer Palace

Visiting Bang Pa-In

Posted on June 2, 2013April 2, 2020 by Karen

Entering Bang Pa-In Palace was like being transported to somewhere far from Asia. I saw the colonial architecture that resembles buildings of the great European cities (just from TV, I’ve never been to Europe). The gardens were manicured, and sprinkled with few outdoor sculptures and topiaries. I would never have imagined that such a place…

DIY Bang Pa-In travel

Train Travel: From Bangkok to Bang Pa-In

Posted on May 30, 2013April 2, 2020 by Karen

A good night’s slumber was all we needed to wake up on time for our early morning train travel. The train leaves at 6 in the morning, and that’s the only train headed to Bang Pa-In. It was make or break, since I have no idea how to get there by another means of transportation….

Bangkok temples

Bangkok Temples: Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace

Posted on May 26, 2013April 2, 2020 by Karen

This is the second portion of my post on Bangkok temples. If you missed the first part, please click here. Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace Entrance Fee: 500 THB, which includes entrance to the Vimanmek Mansion and the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall. We saved this our last day for this place, since we…

Bangkok Temples, What to do in Bangkok

Bangkok Temples: Wat Pho and Wat Arun

Posted on May 23, 2013April 2, 2020 by Karen

Being the Thailand’s capital, Bangkok gets more than its fair share of magnificent temples.  I’ve gone to a lot of temples over the years, and I believe that this city houses some of the most stunning temples and Buddha statues ever built. I honestly think that no Bangkok experience would ever be complete without visiting…

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