Pretty Chanthaburi is a small town in Thailand’s southeastern province of the same name that still sees few foreign tourists, despite its mellow vibe and pretty historical centre. Due to its role in gemstone trade, it still gets its fair share of international visitors aiming to make a deal by buying or selling the various…
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Visiting Thailand’s Nam Tok Phlio National Park – What You Need to Know
With a whopping 156 National Parks, Thailand certainly doesn’t suffer from a shortage of protected areas. While many of them are super beautiful and certainly well-worth visiting, Nam Tok Phlio National Park in southeastern Thailand’s Chanthaburi Province sets itself apart from the majority by the fact that it’s mainly known to domestic tourists. I for…
7 Unique Things to See and Do on Ko Sichang, Thailand
Unlike on many of the surrounding islands, I didn’t meet a lot of other foreigners on pretty Ko Sichang. I guess that the main reason for this is the lack of beaches and spots to party compared to many other Thai Islands, like for instance Ko Samet further south-east along the coast. Ko Sichang more…
The Complete Guide to Ko Samet, Eastern Thailand’s Best Beach-Hopping Destination
With its many white sand beaches, Ko Samet really fulfilled most of my expectations of Thai Island Paradise. Plus, while it’s far from a secret amongst travelers, it still gets less foreign visitors than the likes of Ko Samui or Ko Phi-Phi and you have a very good chance of being alone if you’re willing…
Dusit Palace and Other Things to See in Bangkok’s Dusit District
As of August 2024 It seems like parts of Dusit Palace, including Vimanmek Teak Mansion, are temporarily closed to the public for renovation. See Section “Is Dusit Palace currently open to the public?” for further information. The broad alleyways and pretty parks of Bangkok’s Dusit Quarter really set it apart from the noise and frenzy…
What to Know About Visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew – Home to the Emerald Buddha
The fact that Bangkok’s Grand Palace is arguably the most impressive architectural feat of the Rattanakosin Kingdom and that it contains Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist Temple, makes it a must-see for every first-time visitor to the city. Since its construction in 1782, it used to be the permanent living place of the Thai King and…
Is Bangkok’s Khao San Road Worth Visiting? What to Know About Thailand’s Backpacker Nexus
If you’ve been anywhere in South-East Asia, you’re bound to have heard other travelers telling stories of Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Strike that – you’ve probably heard of it even if you’ve never set foot into Asia before, just because you’ve been pestered with stories of drunken debauchery by your wasted cousin Steve, telling you…
Exploring the Medieval Royal Palace or Königspfalz Tilleda, Germany
The quaint village of Tilleda in the central German Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt is a great base for hikes to the impressive Kyffhäuser Monument, but there are a couple of good reasons to hang around after your trip there. The biggest of these is the Open Air Museum Königspfalz Tilleda, featuring a partly reconstructed royal…
The Complete Guide to the Kyffhäuser Monument in Central Germany
Occasionally also known as Barbarossa Monument, the huge Kyffhäuser Monument crowns the central German mountain range of the same name and thus is not only a fascinating historical relict but also affords absolutely stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Standing 81m/265 ft. tall, it’s Germany’s third tallest monument after the Monument of the Battle of…
The Perfect One-Week Guadeloupe Itinerary
Given the small size of the island, we were amazed how much Guadeloupe had to offer, both in terms of natural and cultural attractions. It’s also a surprisingly diverse place, consisting of two very different parts. Grande-Terre, the eastern half, has a more developed infrastructure and offers mainly cultural attractions and a few popular beach…