Chiang Khong

One night in Chiang Khong

Chiang Khong is a border crossing to Laos and a sleepy Thai town adjacent to an even more sleepy river. Many travellers don’t even stop in Chiang Khong as their destinations are on the other side of the Friendship Bridge; Huay Xai, the Mekong River and after a boat ride, the serene Luang Prabang.

Camp Chiang Mai

Camp Chiang Mai

‘Cold’ season is officially here, and evening temperatures are dropping into the cool teens, while daytime temperatures are enjoyable for a change. Not only is this the time to explore some of Chiang Mai’s amazing outdoor cafes, but it’s also a great time to camp!

Crown Lanta Resort & Spa Koh Lanta

The Stunning Crown Lanta Resort & Spa

Sitting pretty on its own private peninsula is the impressive Crown Lanta Resort & Spa. Boasting it’s own private beach enclave, three different restaurants, 22 hectares of nature and unspoiled views of the ocean from its restaurants and villas, the Crown Lanta Resort & Spa is not to be missed.

Chiang Mai Map

A little Map of Memories

We all have that special place that brings back beautiful memories. For some that’s walking around the streets of Paris with a loved one, for others it’s exploring a crazy Asian city by scooter or by foot, marveling at the skyscrapers in Tokyo or getting lost along little alleys in Venice. Those memories make us…

The Library Luxury Hotel Samui

Mysterious Adverts in Thailand are Great for Marketing

A recent advertisement in Bangkok Airways magazine was for a hotel called ‘The Library‘. As a writer, Thailand expat and hotel lover my interest was immediately sparked, but what was even more intriguing was that the advertisement didn’t mention anything about the hotel or its location….what? The photograph wasn’t particularly stunning (or understandable), and the Thailand country location…