Bangkok is the most visited city in South East Asia. And it’s not only because Bangkok is a global hub, served by some of the world’s airlines top airlines like Cathay Pacific. No, Thailand’s capital has long been drawing visitors for its contrasts of ancient and modern, culture, out of this world local food and […]
Bangkok’s Taling Chan Floating Market
Bangkok is said to be the Venice of Asia and one of the things we absolutely could not leave Bangkok without seeing was one of the floating markets. While Damnoen Saduak is the best known Bangkok floating market, it’s also the most touristy and we wanted a more authentic experience. We did our homework and […]
18 Places to Travel in 2018
We travel far and wide – over 100,000 miles in 2017 – to discover up-and-coming destinations to bring you each year in our annual picks for the best places to travel. It takes us months to whittle down a world of possibilities to just a handful of cities and countries. From anniversary celebrations to little-known […]
15 Places to Travel in 2015
Each year we look forward to planning our own travels and since we’ve got a community of readers that love to live a life of adventure, just like us, we know you do too! Our 14 places to go in 2014 was such a hit with you all last year, that we’ve once again done […]
20 Must-See Landmarks Around the World
From the Hoover Dam to the Hermitage, these 20 must-see landmarks around the world are a dose of travel inspiration. Whenever we travel, no matter to far-flung places or in our own backyard, we’re attracted to the world’s most famous buildings and landmarks. We’ve picked 20 of our favorites from our travels around the world. […]
10 Reasons to Love Anantara Bangkok Riverside
Anantara Bangkok Riverside, located on the Chao Phraya River, is like its own little city within Bangkok. The resort has a variety of amenities from rooftop tennis courts and a swim-up bar to ten different on-site restaurants and live entertainment. With so much to see and do just at the resort, you nearly don’t want […]
To Ride or Not Ride an Elephant in Thailand?
I didn’t honestly know much about Asian elephants and their situation before our trip to Anantara Golden Triangle to take part in their elephant researcher program. As our trip got closer, several blogger friends talked to me about a video they had seen of baby elephants being tortured in order for their mahouts to ride […]
10 Things to Do in Bangkok
Being in Bangkok is like being on sensory overload. Dogs are barking and roosters are crowing all amidst the incessant honking of horns and tuk tuks hurtling through the streets. The urban metropolis is an odd mixture of old decaying temples and shiny new shopping malls. There is certainly no shortage of things to do […]
Stunning 360° Views at Bangkok Rooftop Bar Zoom
Ever since Hollywood headed to Bangkok with the cast of The Hangover II hanging out on a Bangkok rooftop bar, they’ve been the hottest nightlife destinations in the Thai capital. With creative drink lists, an imaginative atmosphere, and killer views, having at least one drink at a sky-high bar should be on every visitor to […]
A Glam Getaway to Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan
Our boat bounced along the Gulf of Thailand as we sped toward the remote island of Koh Phangan. Like that scene in Jurassic park as the helicopter zooms toward Isla Nublar, an island with craggy cliffs, dense jungle, and idyllic coves of white sand loomed before us. The island is most known for its world […]
