Portuguese Legacy
While Bangkok has changed immeasurably over the years, it still is of comfort to those who like the way it used to be to get away from the Skytrain, endless community malls, and constant new development
Elephant Etiquette
I have always been quite skeptical of elephant tourism, and it is with good reason that Thailand’s symbol and favorite beast, and the abuse of it, has come under worldwide scrutiny as of late. Especially in island tourist magnets like
Between the River and the Mountains
I am always looking for places to escape to from Bangkok that offer a serene and unique travel experience, hopefully one that is radically different from the geography and culture here at home, yet at the same time not involving
Sakarin Krue
Not so long ago, most folks looked a bit confused when you mentioned the words “art” and “Bangkok” in the same sentence. A decade ago, a cultural evening for most Bangkokians meant a night of loud electronic music in a
Bensley’s World
If you’ve ever stayed in a stylish resort anywhere in Asia, there’s a good chance that the elegant design around you was created by Bill Bensley, one of the world’s top architect and landscape designers,
The Multiple Personalities of El Mercado
One of the primary joys of revisiting Europe last summer for me was coming across wonderful little cheese shops, bakeries, and
Songkran Escape: Hidden Yunnan
Songkran is a mighty fine holiday the first few go-rounds. I mean how defining of a country to throw a giant national water fight as a way to welcome in the sizzling hot summer. I know that isn’t the real
Samui Chillin’
A friend recently recalled his days on Koh Samui in the 1970s, reminiscing about the empty beaches and only the handful of bungalows, no electricity, not to mention the hardships of getting to the magical isle prior to modern tourism.
The Green Oasis
I’ve lived in Bangkok for the majority of the 27 years I’ve spent on planet Earth, and I had never heard of Bang Krachao, popularly known as the “Green Lung of Bangkok” up until 2013, when I stumbled upon an eco-friendly tree house located in Bangkok
Fast Foodie
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Crab and Claw, the New England seafood restaurant in the EmQuartier that has been one of the most talked about eateries in Bangkok this year. Memories of eating clam chowder in small