Kanchanaburi is ridiculously popular mainly because of its proximity to Bangkok. I am not downplaying its connection to World War II and the natural endowment of the region but the number of visitors wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t such an easy-to-organize day trip. This may sound like a reason NOT to visit Kanchanaburi….
Thai people are nice, welcoming, and polite. You may think it’s of the fake kind – the tourism mask. After all, many countries boast about their hospitality. Having also been to places in Thailand off the backpacker’s radar, I believe it’s genuine. Thai kids are taught consideration for others, politeness, and respect from a young…
As you’re driving south out of Hua Hin, you will see a hilly peninsula. This is Khao Takiab which houses an eponymous Buddhist temple. The temple faces the sea and after climbing some 100 or so steps, your reward is the lovely view of the sea. Another way to look at it is like a…
The first time I visited Chiang Mai, I thought it was a small village. I knew it was popular with tourists, but I would have guessed the population was around 20,000 based on the fact that the streets never felt crowded, there was very little noise and light pollution, and the center of town contained…