Tag: bangkok
Damnoen Saduak and the Maeklong Train Market
January 6, day 90, Bangkok. Two popular sights for tourists to check out when visiting Thailand are the Maeklong train market, and one of several floating markets. We booked a tour to both, which included taking the train to the market, giving us a bird’s eye view on the vendors just inches outside the window as the train rolled in. It’s fascinating to watch them … Continue reading Damnoen Saduak and the Maeklong Train Market
Chinatown life
More scenes from our stay in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Yaowarat Road. Continue reading Chinatown life
A grand day in Bangkok
The Grand Palace, the quintessential Thai massage, and grazing street food in Chinatown Continue reading A grand day in Bangkok
Bangkok, day 2
Visiting the Jim Thomson house, MBK, and a great Chinatown dinner Continue reading Bangkok, day 2
Arrival in the Land of Smiles
Our first day in the captivating city of Bangkok Continue reading Arrival in the Land of Smiles
Thailand: 5 travel tips
It’s been almost two weeks since we returned from Thailand, and at least half that time was spent in a jet lag fog, and the rest getting back into the swing of work, laundry, and normal household routines. In our final pre-trip post, just before taking off from Boston, we talked about the resources we found most useful for planning the trip. But did our planning pay off? … Continue reading Thailand: 5 travel tips
More glimpses of Bangkok
Unsurprisingly, our last few days back in Bangkok involved lots of food, as we attempted to fit in all the flavors and aromas we love about Thailand before heading home to Boston. More details later, but here are a few snaps to whet your appetite… Continue reading More glimpses of Bangkok
Glimpses of Bangkok
We’re about halfway into our Thailand trip, currently in Chiang Mai. Here are a few random images from the first leg in Bangkok. Full write up when we return. Continue reading Glimpses of Bangkok
Planning Thailand
In the last post, I promised to share a bit about the resources we found most useful in planning this long-awaited trip to Thailand. When we first set our sights on a destination–and this might be a year or two out–we buy a few guidebooks. Lonely Planet is a favorite, and the DK books are great detailed reference material for the cultural sights. For this … Continue reading Planning Thailand
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