It may not be Thailand’s most famous island, nor the most beautiful, but at just a few hours away from Bangkok, Koh Larn (Coral Island), is popular with Bangkok locals and expats alike as the closest and easiest tropical paradise for weekend and day trips.
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Top 5 Sights around UBUD, BALI
Bali, Indonesia’s most famous island, is well-known for its beautiful beaches. But there’s a lot more to do than swim and surf, especially if you venture inland to the beautiful town of Ubud. Located amongst rice paddies, dramatic hills, and verdant forests, Ubud is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, and is full of wonderful and unique sights to visit.
Chanthaburi, Thailand – A Short Guide
On the eastern coast of Thailand, about five hours from Bangkok, Chantaburi is far from the most well-known province in the country. In fact, I would be surprised if a whole lot of foreigners even know about it. That’s a shame, because Chanthaburi has lots to offer for a weekend away from the city.
Singapore: 9 Free Things to do
Singapore is an expensive city, but there are plenty of free things to do there as well.
BOOK The Long Road From Pub Street: A Cambodia Travelogue
After returning from an amazing nine-day long adventure across the whole of Cambodia, I had a nagging feeling that I should start to share my thoughts. I couldn’t shake the feeling, and began to feel inspired to transcribe and clean up my stories a little bit; to share my travels with anyone who was interested.
Video: Back From the Break!
James comes to Thailand every once in a while to hike waterfalls, do island stuff, and have weird Thai pizza parties.
Three Cheap and Easy Beach Getaways Near Bangkok
Places like Krabi or Phuket may be world-famous, and rightfully so, but there’s no need to endure a ten-hour bus ride to the south to enjoy the sea. There are some very nice places within a few hours of Bangkok that make for an excellent weekend getaway from the big city!
Video: New Year on Koh Larn (Island Stuff)
Koh Larn is one of the nearest islands to Bangkok! It’s just off the coast of Pattaya, and can be reached by a 45-minute ferry from the mainland.
Video: Chantaburi, Thailand – Weekend Trip
This weekend we take a trip to Chantaburi, Thailand. Chantaburi is a small town in the east of Thailand, not far from the border with Cambodia.
Video: Kingdom of Wonder – Cambodia (Travelogue)
We spend a week in Cambodia, braving monkeys, jellyfish, rove beetles, and Typhoon Chaba! Our journey begins in Siem Reap, before taking us to the far south, where we rough it on a jungle island. Finally, we arrive in Phnom Penh for a much-needed cup of tea.
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