After two years of living in Thailand, I picked up some useful (and some comical) tips about life. Here are 7 of them...
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Bucket list locations: Robot restaurant, Bangkok
The robot restaurant in Bangkok is a 'must do' destination for travellers in Thailand.
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Bucket list locations: White temple, Chiang Rai
The White temple (Wat Rong Khun), in Chiang Rai, Thailand, is possibly one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture I’ve ever seen. The worst bit? I only got to visit it by chance, when my connection bus on the way to the Thai border made a stop there. I’d heard about it, but hadn’t been ‘sold it’ enough to make the journey to see it. I’m going to try make the sell to you now!!!! The temple is actually privately owned, after a local artist decided to fund the rebuilding of the very run down structure, using his own money. He now intends for the area adjacent to the…
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What not to pack for Thailand
Two years living in Thailand means that every time I go back, I pretty much go with an empty bag. Thailand was my first ever solo backpacking stop, and I wish I’d known not to take the following as a backpacker/someone who set up camp for years… (sorry if this feels a bit female orientated, but… er.. I’m female?) Mosquito repellent It was one of the first things I was told to buy.. “get yourself down to Boots and buy a huge bottle of the strongest Deet you can find”. …..Don’t bother! First of all, those wee Thai mozzies don’t give a rats ass about your Deet.. they’re still going…
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7 Secret things to do in Bangkok
I love love LOVE Bangkok! So much so it’s a key starting point for both my recommended Thailand backpack routes. It’s brimming with character and every time I go I always find new Bangkok attractions to get excited about. As a backpacker, I found myself using it as a base, with a lot of International flights leaving from it’s two airports. Here’s my pick of secret/unusual things to do in Bangkok, whether you are familiar or new to the huge Asian city.
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10 travel destinations for your bucketlist
Looking for travel inspiration? I've done the work for you and pulled together 10 travel destinations to add to your bucket list.
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The dark side to your elephant ride
Elephant riding; The secrets tour groups don't want you to know about,