Because of its proximity to Bangkok and its history, Ayutthaya is one of the cheapest and most exciting day-trips that you can take from Bangkok.
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Singapore: 9 Free Things to do
Singapore is an expensive city, but there are plenty of free things to do there as well.
One Day in Narita Town: Spending a Layover at Narita Airport
Here’s how to spend a comfortable (and budget) one-night layover in Narita Airport, Tokyo, assuming you arrive in the evening and depart sometime the next afternoon.
Kyoto, Japan: A Short Guide
Kyoto should not be missed on a visit to Japan. Here are the city’s top sights.
BOOK: Visiting a Thai Temple
Before visiting one of the top temples in Bangkok, learn a little about what to expect and what to do in a Thai temple.
Amphawa Floating Market TRAVEL GUIDE (Samut Songkram)
Amphawa is a village near Samut Songkhram, southwest of Bangkok. It was the birthplace of King Rama III, and today boasts a very popular and trendy floating market with tons of food, sightseeing tours, and shopping along the canals.
Top 5 Temples to Visit in Bangkok
For a taste of the spiritual in the sprawling chaos that is Bangkok, most visitors to Thailand plan to visit at least a few Buddhist temples. The Thai capital has literally thousands of temples, from large royal-grade wats to small neighborhood shrines. Here’s a list of the top five temples to visit when you are in Bangkok, Thailand.
Video: Chiang Mai by Rail (Travelogue)
In this travelogue video we explore first and second-class on an OLD Thai night train, visit Chiang Mai’s sacred mountain, and walk the historic old town.
Video: Day Trip to Kanchanaburi Province
We take a day trip to beautiful Kanchanaburi Province, in the jungle a few hours west of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi is infamous as the site of the Bridge on the River Kwai, but there’s a lot to see outside of town too.
Video: Nine Temples in Bangkok
Nine is a lucky number in Thailand. The Thai word for nine, “gao”, sounds like the verb for “to take a step forward”. It is also the regnal number of the beloved late King.
If you can visit and pray at nine temples in one day, it is said that your wish will come true!
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