In Bangkok, most tourists hit the same old spot everyone tells you to go to online and end up missing the hidden gems that transform trips into unforgettable experiences. There’s just way too much to see and do. Fitting everything into a 3-day trip is impossible. I’ve gone through hundreds of Bangkok tours, thrown out…
Pai and the Mae Hong Son Loop Most tourists only ever scratch the surface of what northern Thailand is all about. Missing out on hidden temples, insane waterfalls, and food you’ll dream about for years. I’ve spent over 10 years tracking down the region’s best-kept secrets. Let’s start with the town of Pai, a small…
If you only have a few days in Chiang Mai, you need to make it count. But most tourists completely miss out on some of the best things to do. I’ve visited countless times over the last 10 years, and today I’ll show you exactly how to spend an epic 3 days in the city,…
Bangkok has changed a lot over the last few years. And a couple of areas that used to be great have become overcrowded tourist traps. After living here for the past 6 years, I’ve realized that for most first-time visitors, there are really only three areas you should even be considering now. So, I’m going…
If you’re dreaming of stunning temples, unreal food, and killer rooftop bars, but have no idea how to fit it all into your Bangkok trip, I’ve just spent 48 hours exploring along the Bangkok River. Getting around by boat, ticking off iconic landmarks, uncovering hidden gems, and staying in a luxury skyscraper hotel with views…
I’ve just spent 48 hours in one of Thailand’s most remote and surprisingly luxurious jungle tree houses. From trekking deep into the jungle to bamboo rafting down the river to coming face to face with monkeys, lizards, snakes, and a few things I didn’t expect. So, where are we? We’re deep in one of the…
Krabi is one of the most jaw-dropping destinations in Thailand, but most people just stick to the main area around downtown. Kayaking Through Ao Thalane Most people come to Krabi for the beaches, but what they don’t realize is that it’s home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in all of Thailand. The scenery…
Story One: The Engagement That Wasn’t Listening to Your Gut The year must have been 2012. I lived in South Australia. I had just broken up with my fiancée and was feeling quite shattered about it. I was 34 at the time. A slightly older workmate in his mid 40s encouraged me to pack up…
Thirty Warning Signs Behind the Promise to Quit the Bar I saw a lot of people submit their story on here about meeting a bar girl in Thailand and they are at the stage where she is apparently quitting the bar for him. I have been in that position before and I’ve seen it a…