In Love with The Siam
My best friend was looking for a nice place to propose to his longtime girlfriend and as a future groomsman (or in this case, groomswoman) and an architecture columnist, it is my duty to find the perfect place for him. “She
Above the Crowds
There is one thing that Bangkok certainly gets right. When you’ve got this much gridlock, tall buildings, and little room to maneuver down along the crowded streets, there is only one place to go, and that’s up. That’s where rooftop
On the Right Track
Since it opened in 1999, the Bangkok Mass Transit System, better known as the “BTS” or “Skytrain”, has become an integral part of the lives of many of us who live, work and travel in this vast sprawling capital. Of
Tips for Finding Big Rocks
Last month I wrote about finding your “Big Rocks” and how it illustrated perfectly the concept of time management. Whatever you do in life, if you put your Big Rocks into the jar first before the pebbles, sand and water,
Powering Up at Makai Açai
I had a chance to visit Hawaii a few months ago and found time to take surfing lessons. Even though I work out every day and consider myself a strong woman, a one-hour surfing session turned me into an old
When Driving in Bangkok
Exploring Bangkok by road is definitely one of the best ways to experience what this amazing city has to offer. Yet driving in Bangkok is quite challenging. There are a few things you have to learn. I got a driver’s license
Chinatown Street Art
Chinatown has undergone a wonderful renaissance over the past several years. While the construction of the MRT has certainly torn up streets and feels a bit more than invasive, at the same time the area has been lucky enough to escape
Bangkok’s First Tram Travel
Bangkok has embarked on a construction frenzy to extend the MRT and BTS Skytrain networks to the suburbs for commuters’ greater mobility. About a century and a half earlier, Bangkok was criss-crossed with canals, and paddle boats were the predominant mode
A Makeover in K-Pop Land
People have been trying to improve their physical appearances and features for ages. Despite the risks associated with cosmetic surgery, many opt to go under the knife in a bid to alter their looks. The discipline is so advanced today
Majic Beauty’s Instant Eyeshadow
Crave Asia, the sole agent for Australia-based Majic Beauty’s products in Thailand, has introduced Majic Beauty’s eyeMajic eyeshadow, the world’s first instant eyeshadow, to Thailand, along with its special moisturizing eyeliner. “With over 50 shades in numerous combinations presently available, women