I found SILQ Hotel and Residence Bangkok Sukhumvit 24 while looking for accommodation along the Sukhumvit line that was close to the BTS. I specifically wanted to stay near Phrom Phong Station and Bangkok’s big shopping malls like EmQuartier and Emsphere. From previous visits, I knew there was a street in this area lined with big-name hotels such as the SKYVIEW Hotel, Hilton, and Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit 24 (all similar in style.) SILQ Hotel and Residence sits on this very street. Despite the price, first impressions were a little underwhelming. The lobby is simple and the check-in desks on the right-hand side feel fairly plain. The staff were friendly,…

Things to do in Bangkok on a rainy day? I’m never short of new things to try in Thailand’s’ capital. It feels like every time I fly in there’s a ton of new bars, exhibits, malls, and activities to try. 2025 is no exception. If you find yourself in Bangkok before April 30, 2025, there’s an experience you really shouldn’t miss: the Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys Exhibition. Nestled in the heart of the city, a mere skip from the Chit Lom BTS on the central Sukhumvit line, this interactive exhibition is a colourful journey through 150 years of Louis Vuitton’s creativity. Not a designer fan? Quite honestly, I don’t think…

I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I lived in Ao Nang for two years (and have been going back every year since). So, I’ve had plenty of time to explore its accommodation scene and watch it expand in favour of its tourists. I’ve stayed in all sorts of places here, from top-rated hotels, to rented private bungalows and local guesthouses. Having opened its doors in 2018, Panan Krabi Resort had little time to promote itself before the pandemic brought a screeching hault to Thai tourism. Nestled down a lane of lush greenery, just a few minutes walk from the beaches of Aonang, Panan Krabi Resort promises to provide an appealing…

Krabi, Thailand is a tropical paradise that is often overlooked by tourists in favour of more popular destinations like Phuket and Bangkok. But this particular province holds a special place in my heart – so much so that I chose to make it my home for over 2 years. Krabi is not somewhere you fall in love with immediately. At first glance, it looks like your standard gateway stop point – offering connections to a lot of the paradise islands seen across movies and social media accounts (are we too far along to be referencing ‘The Beach’ nowadays?) However, scratch the surface and you’ll find some of the most exciting…

A first-hand guide to the best vegan food in Ao Nang, Krabi – from smoothie bowls and spicy Thai curries to Indian buffets and market eats. Planning a trip to Thailand and looking for a beach destination that caters to vegan and vegetarian diets? Aonang in Krabi has your back! Located on the southern coast of Thailand, Aonang attracts a mixed crowd of backpackers, solo travellers, families, and couples, with the promise of fiery red and pink sunsets, limestone cliffs, relaxed evenings and island adventures. It’s also home to a growing number of vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, making it a comfortable destination for plant-based foodies in Thailand. Why Aonang is…