Situated in the mountains and jungles of western Thailand on the banks of the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is one of the kingdom’s most beautiful, scenic, and historic provinces. Full of history, amazing nature, beautiful scenery, and exciting activities, Kanchanaburi has something for everyone. Just three hours away from Bangkok, it’s easy enough to reach for a weekend trip, but it is definitely worth spending longer than just a few days in this amazing province.
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Review of Thailand’s NEW Night Train
What is is like taking the night train? What does it cost? How does it compare to the older trains that still run the southern route for now?
Comic #22 – The Last Sunset
Before we travel, we always research and create a list of the top experiences we want to have wherever we are! This gives us a challenge to do as much as possible on our adventures.
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!
Comic #21 – Erawan
Erawan Falls at Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi is one of Thailand’s most famous watefalls. Named after the holy three-headed white elephant from Hindu mythology, Erawan falls is a seven-tiered waterfall and one of the most famous and impressive views in western Thailand.
Video: Death Railway to Kanchanaburi (Travelogue)
Kanchanaburi is west of Bangkok, and is one of the country’s most beautiful and scenic provinces.
Video: Ayutthaya, the Ancient Capital – Day Trip
We take a day trip to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam from 1351-1767 when the capital was moved to Bangkok.
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.
Koh Rong Island, Cambodia (Travel Guide)
While Thailand is world-famous for its beautiful islands and beaches, Cambodia, it’s neighbor to the east, is often overlooked. Cambodia may be known for its ancient temples in Siem Reap, but the “Kingdom of Wonder” has its own slice of still mostly untouched paradise: Koh Rong Island.
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