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7 Things About Thailand Nobody Ever Tells You About

Updated Jul 15, 2018 (first published Jan 2014) - 7 Comments

When you take a look at the majority of travel blogs, you get the idea that Thailand is a paradise. In many ways, this is true. However, I still believe there's a few major things to sort out before it can be really an authentic paradise. It is, like every other country in the world, plagued by … [Read more...]

Categories // Asia, Thailand Tags // abuse, animal, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, elephant, hygiene, Pollution, Prostitute, scams, smog, unsafety

Chinatown Bangkok – An Assault on the Senses

Updated May 14, 2014 (first published Dec 2012) - 1 Comment

On our third day in Bangkok we decided to visit the famed Chinatown, the oldest area of Bangkok. A taxi ride from our Sukhumvit area to Chinatown cost 100 Baht. When you are in Bangkok make sure that your taxi is using a working meter before you get into the taxi. We had to stop 3 or 4 taxis this … [Read more...]

Categories // Asia, Thailand Tags // Bangkok, Chinatown, Pad Thai, Shark fin, Thailand, Tuk tuk

Bangkok Temples Worth Visiting

Published Dec 27, 2012 - 2 Comments

Our stay in Bangkok was quite short.  We spent only three days there, but it was enough to see the most important temples of the city, to visit different districts, to feel the atmosphere, and to get used to the new culture, people and environment. I would like to share with you some of the best … [Read more...]

Categories // Asia, Thailand Tags // Bangkok, Buddha, Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Temple of Emerald Buddha, Temple of Reclining Budha, Thailand, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Keaw

Merry Christmas!

Published Dec 25, 2012 - 2 Comments

Merry Christmas to all of you! And thank you so much for your support here at my new blog! Enjoy this wonderful holiday and have a great time with your family and friends! … [Read more...]

Categories // Asia, Thailand Tags // Bangkok, Christmas, Thailand

Terminal 21 Shopping Mall in Bangkok

Published Dec 24, 2012 - Leave a Comment

There are a lot of shopping malls in Bangkok for any lifestyle and budget. We were very pleased to have one of the biggest malls of this city just a few minutes away from our hotel, so we could eat there sometimes and buy some daily stuff. We liked Terminal 21 from the first glance. It's a 6 floor … [Read more...]

Categories // Asia, Thailand Tags // Bangkok, Gourmet Market, shopping, Shopping mall, Terminal 21

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Hi, my name is Alyona. Lover of travel, blogger and a big foodie, I am originally from Russia. I left my country in the beginning of 2012 and since then I have been traveling around the world together with my husband. Read more

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