Thailand is a top destination for South Africans and many want to get in on the action. If you’re thinking of planning your own trip, be sure to read this on how to DIY your trip. For my first trip, using the DIY info, I created my own itinerary that you might find useful. Feel free to use … [Read more…]
You cannot go to Bangkok and not see the Grand Palace! It is crazily busy and hot but that’s no excuse to miss out on seeing the cultural heart of the city. Best of all, a lot of the must-see temples are fairly close to one another. There are a few things to keep in … [Read more…]
I had this song by Toya Delazy playing in my head most of the time I was in Bangkok: Bangkok isn’t technically “my city” but I loved it anyway. I can’t put my finger on what exactly – maybe it was the buzz, the heat, the food, the shopping, the lifestyle, the numerous massages. I’m … [Read more…]
Not booking a package tour means you’re (a) are most likely cheap and (b) need to hustle. One of the likely tourist traps you will fall into is having to get from the airport to the place you’re staying. When it’s your first time in a foreign city, it can feel rather intimidating as you … [Read more…]
The LIT, Bangkok, is a 4-star boutique hotel in the Siam/ National stadium area. We chose the hotel due to its location which is very near to the BTS train station and near to the MBK shopping centre. I was also intrigued by the idea of a design boutique hotel. We had previously stayed at … [Read more…]
I’ve just returned from a long awaited 2-week holiday to Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia. In those 2 weeks, we stayed in 5 hotels, traveled to 4 cities, were on 10 flights and ate more KFC than I thought possible. You might think that it’s a lot of traveling to do in 2 weeks but … [Read more…]
I would highly recommend checking out the JJ Market (a huge, weekend market) if you’re in Bangkok. It’s the place that you REALLY feel the buzz of Bangkok. Trust me, there is more activity at the JJ market than I could ever begin to explain. After a couple of long days of touring, we decided … [Read more…]
Silly us! We didn’t book the No.1 must see tour in Bangkok! After extensive research, I realized that there is no way we could leave Bangkok without visiting the Grand Palace. Me, being the cheapskate I am, refused to take a taxi to the Grand Palace. I was adamant that I wanted to mission there … [Read more…]
My sister-in-law visited Bangkok a few years back and loved the Floating Market and Rose Garden. So, for our first day in this vibrant city, we made sure we booked a full day tour. The tour consisted of visits to a coconut plantation, the Floating Market and the Rose Garden. The coconut plantation Driving to … [Read more…]
Ever been to a new place and felt like you want to stay there forever? That’s exactly how I felt about Bangkok. Everything about Bangkok was in juxtaposition to the laid back, chilled Cape Town, that I’m used to. We arrived late on a Friday evening. Once exiting the huge airport, a gush of sticky … [Read more…]