Following up with our article from last night about learning to dive in Thailand, we thought we should highlight some of the best diving sites in Thailand to check out once you are certified. Besides, once you are certified, we can almost guarantee that you will want to continue diving across Thailand now that you have had a taste. Here some …
Islands Near Phuket: Exploring Koh Yao Yai
Koh Yao Yai: A perfect island to chill after Partying in Phuket Koh Yao Yai is an island located in the middle of Phang Nga Bay in between the coasts of Krabi and Phuket, Ko Yao Yai offers a calm refuge from busy beaches and the wild nights you’ve spent partying. If you are looking to take a few days …
Learning To Dive: Why Thailand is the perfect place to learn
Why learning to dive and Thailand go Hand in Hand Learning to dive anywhere in the world is an amazing experience, along with the refreshing sense of freedom that diving has to offer, it’s also a great way to keep healthy and active. That being said, there are significant differences in the place you choose to learn, going from comfort …
Before Bangkok, There Was Ayutthaya: A Guide To Thailand’s Ancient Capital
Exploring History: The Ancient Capital of Ayutthaya Reading about history can be as boring as staying at a hostel that does not have a kickass Pub Crawl. However, when you have the chance to get a glimpse into the distant past of an ancient civilization with your own eyes, then that is a different story. Ayutthaya may today only be …
Thailand: The Land of Smiles
The Land of Smiles: Why Are Thai’s So Happy All The Time? In Thailand, come for the beaches but stay for the people. With a natural fervor for life, Thai’s are helpful, courteous, and amazingly resilient. Through natural and health disasters, unstable democracy, political coups, and financial crises, these people have remained steadfast while being quick to give the …
Thai Gestures: Showing respect in Thailand
Thai Gestures and Showing Respect in Thailand When traveling to any new country, one of the most daunting things to face is interaction with an unknown culture. What some nations deem completely acceptable, are heinously offensive acts to others! All too often, travelers forget to research their destination’s people prior to their trip, resulting in what feels like rude glares …
FIND YOUR YOGA SANCTUARY: BEST YOGA PLACES IN NORTHERN THAILAND
YOUR ZEN PLACE: THE BEST YOGA RETREATS IN NORTHERN THAILAND Find your yoga sanctuary by checking out the best yoga places in Northern Thailand. Whether you are a beginner looking into giving yoga a go or a yoga junkie looking for a good fix, here is a list of places you can go to get that ohm going. YOGA KUUKAN …
The Hot Ones: A Guide To The Spiciest of the Spicy Dishes in Thailand
It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here: Try These Spicy Thai Dishes At Your Own Risk Let me tell you a story, my children. Once upon a time when yours truly was still rocking the bar at Slumber Party in Ao Nang, I had the honor of working with the awesome Bang. Many of you may know him already. Now, about an …
Taking Tradition Home: Sak Yant Thai Tattoo’s
Sak Yants: The Traditional Thai Tattoo Art & Practice When traveling to Thailand, one might consider bringing home a curio or a local trinket from one of the country’s many markets. For the more dedicated tourist, a traditional Thai tattoo makes for a special kind of keepsake to take home, to bear witness to the adventure of a lifetime! As …
Get Connected: Your Guide to getting a SIM card in Thailand
Staying Online: How to get a SIM Card in Thailand Finding your way around a new country without a phone can be a challenge even for the most experienced of backpackers. Most of us give up on our phones abroad as data roaming charges are extortionate these days. Not particularly an issue when you’re relaxing in the hostel bar or …
