Voluntourism has become quite a fad. Type in the phrase “volunteer work in Thailand” and you end up with tons of websites offering hundreds of volunteer jobs for a price. With each listing, you find testimonials about people who felt that their volunteer work in Thailand had made such a
Sitting on the beach, cocktail in hand, and wondering what to do? Why not spend those free hours reading a couple of the best books about Thailand? Whether it’s non-fiction or fiction, reading while on-location gives you a better perspective of the country and culture you’re visiting. Make your journey
Thailand’s exotic landscape with pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and towering limestone mountains serves not only as the backdrop for pitch-perfect Instagram pictures. Ambitious filmmakers with a way bigger budget than the average backpacker also use the scenery to their full advantage. The results are movies filled with gorgeous wide shots
Thailand’s version of gondolas, which literally play a role in keeping the local economy afloat, are known as long-tail boats. The majority of these vessels can be found in Krabi and Phuket, where they are used to take thousands of tourists from island to island, creating a source of income
Thai penis shrines. Yeah, they’re a thing. No, they’re vulgar. Chances are you are familiar with our Island Awesomeness Tour, in which case you are also aware of the lovingly nicknamed “Penis Cave” on Phra Nang Beach. Countless of pictures float around the Internet with groups of people… “interacting” with
The 1970’s were a colourful decade for Thailand. Some remember that in 1972, the government banned the consumption of alcohol between 2PM and 5PM daily, and enforced a midnight closing hour on all entertainment venues, including nightclubs. (We’re pleased to inform that this is no longer the case). Some remember
Bamboo Tattoos: The Ultimate in Traditional Thai Art Traditional Thai tattoos are the new big thing for visitors to Thailand. What’s the deal and what should you be considering before taking the plunge? Ever since Angelina Jolie stepped into a Thai tattoo shop and asked for a design to be
The Bangkok Ghost Tower is Risky Business I ain’t afraid of no ghosts! The Bangkok Ghost Tower (Sathorn Unique Tower) is the final destination for thrill-seeking urban adventurers. Do you believe in ghosts? Do you feel a rush of adrenaline when it comes to horror stories, ghost tales and haunted
Get Back to Nature: Camping at Erawan Falls Thundering water. Endless jungle. A night under the stars. There’s not much to dislike there. It’s time to get out of the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and explore the Erawan Falls in Kanchanaburi. If you’re planning on an extended stay in
Things to See and Do in Pai by Bethany Purves Pai – the home of cheap beer, heavenly street food, and deathly roads. The name has been on the lips of every backpacker I have met in the past three months; describing the beauty of the place. Whenever Pai was
