Ayutthaya – Ancient Siam, say Wat!
The Wats (temples) and Chedis are scattered over a huge area, brick walls and Buddha’s images littering the earth, providing glimpses of 17th century Siam. Ayutthaya, 76 kms north of …
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To Ayutthaya and back …
Founded in 1351, Thai history oozes from every pore, makeing the city a worthy recipient of the UNESCO heritage listing it achieved in December 1991. Founded in 1351, the Siamese …
Pop up Bangkok
Bangkok streets explode as pop up cafes and bars spill out onto the streets. I’m Angling for a cameo on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods. I head out to see …
A Bangkok State of Mind
Arriving in Bangkok is, as with most modernised Asian airports, a seamless and expedient experience arriving at the baggage carousel as the bags pop out to greet you. Land, clear …
Maldives Lagoon Retreat
Visions of skimming through the water sipping champagne quickly disintegrate as we board the dingy with two outboard motors, fit life jackets and hold on as we thump, thump, thump …