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Ao Nang or Railay

November 4, 2018

For first time visitors to Krabi, Thailand, it is always a dilemma choosing where to stay, between Ao nang beach or Railay beach. Railay is known mainly for its great beaches and huge limestone cliffs.  Visitors mainly come either for the beaches or for rock climbing.  While connected to mainland Thailand, Railay is only accessible …
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Bangkok cafe hopping

October 25, 2018

The Thai capital’s artisanal cafes will satisfy even the fussiest coffee fanatics. Roots coffee Address: theCOMMONS (Market Floor), Thonglor 17, Sukhumvit Rd. Formerly known as Wattana, Roots has opened an outlet at The Commons. You’ll still be able to choose from a great range of espresso and filter coffees, and pour-over or French-press methods. Conveniently, you” …
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Phetchaburi for the weekend

August 1, 2018

For those who are tired of exploring Bangkok and want a city break, do head over to Phetchaburi, a small, tranquil town about 2-3 hours away from the bustling capital. It has temples, palaces and cave shrines, and is a convenient stop on your way to the beach. Best of all, Phetburi, as it’s usually called, …
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[Flight review] – Thai Lion Air

July 25, 2018

29 June SL105 SIN – DMK 2 July SL104 DMK – SIN It was our second time this year flying to Bangkok. The first trip was in April during Songkran, where we took Malaysia airlines. This time, we booked with Thai Lion air because they had a promotion and with free 20kg baggage allowance, it …
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Eating out in Bangkok

April 17, 2018

Bangkok is a foodie paradise. For those craving for authentic Thai food, here is the place to be. Since people from all over the country come to Bangkok to find job opportunities, to school or to set up businesses, Bangkok is the place to enjoy cuisine from each province in Thailand. My friend introduced me …
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Songkran in Thailand

April 18, 2017

Songkran festival – also known as the traditional Thai new year – was originally celebrated by sprinkling water on family members and elders for good fortune, and by paying respects to images of the beloved Buddha. Over time, the festival has evolved and it now involves three days of water play, with locals and visitors …
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To the land of smiles

June 23, 2014

I joined FS without knowing anyone, not even my fellow year threes except for one or two familiar faces. After the end of 39 days, I’m glad to say that I’ve made many new friends and this journey has piqued my interest in studying geography. Basically I love outdoor learning, interacting with human subjects and …
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