Why You Should Visit Amphawa Floating Market in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, has many floating markets situated around it. A must-do tourist attraction, floating markets are local markets situated on the banks of the river or canal, as waterways were the primary source of transportation in the earlier days in those regions. Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market due to its size as well as its  proximity to Bangkok. But it … Continue reading Why You Should Visit Amphawa Floating Market in Bangkok, Thailand

Offbeat Thailand: The Bridge on River Kwai

Wanting to skip the usual and touristy Bangkok-Pattaya-Phuket itinerary, our plan to drive through the country led us to the western Thai town of Kanchanaburi (pronounced by locals as gaanjanaburi). The town is a gateway to historical attractions and national parks, including Erawan Falls and the infamous Death Railway. If you are fond of classic movies, you may have watched The Bridge on the River … Continue reading Offbeat Thailand: The Bridge on River Kwai

Bangkok’s vibrant flower market: A Photo Essay

No amount of days are ever enough for us when we travel. We like to explore the destination at a slow pace even if it results in skipping a few things. ‘We’ll come back’ is our mantra. One thing on my mind though when we travelled to Bangkok was the flower market – Pak Klong Talad. After a lot of back and forth due to … Continue reading Bangkok’s vibrant flower market: A Photo Essay