It’s honestly incredible to think about how many markets are scattered throughout Bangkok. I’ve been on and off living in Bangkok for nearly three years and I still discover new markets in different parts of the city. Today we’re going to go through 6 of Bangkok’s busiest central markets, shopping havens that cover a variety [...]
Photo Favorite: Colorful Traffic of Bangkok
by Mark Wiens on April 20, 2012
Bangkok is known for its over abundance of motor vehicles which inevitably leads to heavy traffic jams. Every time I return to Bangkok after being away on a trip, I am surprised again and again by the wildly colorful taxis. Unlike cities where cars are all brown, white or grey, Bangkok’s fleet is quite modern [...]
Photo Favorite: Krabi Style Dim Sum
by Mark Wiens on March 30, 2012
Krabi dim sum is a lot different from Hong Kong dim sum. For starters, the dumplings are much smaller. They are steamed in little glass dishes instead of the classic bamboo steamers, and most of the dumplings rely solely on pork, whereas Hong Kong dim sum uses a larger variety of ingredients. Both are good, [...]
One Day in Bangkok: 9 Things to Do and See
by Mark Wiens on March 27, 2012
Bangkok is a huge city with an everlasting supply of exciting attractions, superbly interesting sites and more delicious street food than you could ever imagine (until it’s in your mouth). After living in Bangkok on and off for a few years now, I decided to share a few things that I would recommend to do [...]
Photo Favorite: Dramatic Clouds at Ao Nang Beach
by Mark Wiens on March 23, 2012
There are a few things you should never do in Krabi, but watching a sunset with dramatic clouds is not one of them.
VIDEO: Pratunam Market – Crazy Shopping in Bangkok
by Mark Wiens on March 11, 2012
Thank you for watching! (If you can’t see the video, click here to watch the clip on Youtube) Bangkok is packed full of markets. In fact, along with eating, one of the most popular things to do in Bangkok is go on a wild street shopping spree. To be honest, I’m not much of a [...]
How to Rent Cheap Apartments in Bangkok, Thailand
by Mark Wiens on February 28, 2012
You’re coming to BANGKOK! You’re excited and ready, but don’t quite know how to go about renting an apartment… … As a result of writing an article about how I live in Bangkok for under $300 per month, I’ve received a number of e-mails asking me about the best way of renting cheap apartments in Bangkok. I [...]
Epic Japanese Food (in Full Mouthwatering Glory)
by Mark Wiens on February 23, 2012
This is not your normal street food post that you normally see here. The photos you’re about to see were in the comfort of a real sit down restaurant in a private Japanese room at a restaurant in Bangkok. TAKUMI is a lovely Japanese restaurant located in Bangkok’s Swissotel and they serve seriously delicious Japanese [...]
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