Songthaew – Leaving Ourselves Behind

Sukhothai: Dawn of Happiness

January 18, 2017

Sukhothai is a small city divided into two zones – the riverside New City, where the bulk of guesthouses, shops and restaurants are located, and Old City; the site of Sukhothai Historical Park, formerly known as Dawn of Happiness. New City is rather charmless; there would be no reason to visit if not for the … More Sukhothai: Dawn of Happiness

Hua Hin: from Royal resort town to Scandinavian getaway.

January 9, 2017

Just three hours south of Bangkok, Hua Hin has been the resort residence of Thai royalty for decades. With the arrival of the Hilton in the 90s, Hua Hin began to attract mass tourism from Europe and China, and with it, the inevitable building boom dedicated to bringing in package tours. Condos, high-rise hotels and … More Hua Hin: from Royal resort town to Scandinavian getaway.