Year: 2019
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The Must Visit Spots in Chatuchak Weekend Market
The Quick Guide to Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market if You’re Short on Time… If you want to check out Chatuchak (or Jatujak also JJ Market; Thai: จตุจักร) in Bangkok and you don’t have a lot of time, I’m going to show you where you should go to pick up unique Thai handmade souvenirs, eat delicious…
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5 Shopping Tips at Bangkok’s MBK Mall
When you are visiting Bangkok, there’s a very good chance you’ll be popping into MBK Centre (Mahboonkrong) since it is one of the most famous shopping center in Bangkok. Mainly because for tourists, MBK is easy to find. Right next to MBK is the National Stadium BTS Sky Train station. And taxis, tuk tuk know exactly…
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Guide to Visiting Taipei, Taiwan for the First Time
The One and Only Taipei for First Time Visitors Guide You’ll Ever Need If you’re planning a trip to Taipei, Taiwan, for the first time, you’re in the right place. I’ll highlight the best area to stay in Taipei for sightseeing. Along with five popular and affordable hotels, you’ll enjoy. Plus, I’m throwing in a couple of recommended restaurants…
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Where to Stay in Bangkok for Your First Epic Visit in Thailand
5 Best Areas in Bangkok for First Time Visitors – With Recommended Bangkok Hotels 2026 If you’ve never traveled to Thailand before and want to know where the best areas to stay in Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร) for your first visit, then you’ve come to the right place. With a decade of experience in Bangkok under my…
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Where to Stay in Tokyo for Your First Epic Visit to Japan
Best 6 Areas in Tokyo with Recommended Hotels to Stay for Your First Visit in Japan I chose Tokyo as the first city to stay during my very first visit to Japan. And I’m willing to bet that Tokyo will be your first stop in Japan as well. But Tokyo is comprised of 23 wards!…
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Where to Stay in Kobe (神戸) for Your First Epic Visit to Japan
It is written that Kobe, Japan, is only worth a day trip from Osaka and Kyoto. I say, how dare they? Have they ever visited Sannomiya? The magnificent port city of Kobe, in its own right, is a city that deserves at least several overnight stays. In this post, I’ll explain why Sannomiya is the…
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Train Market
Half Day Trip to Two of Bangkok’s Nearest Tourist Attractions – Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Market Finally, I went somewhere in Thailand I’d thought I’d never visit. It was a half day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก ราชบุรี) and Maeklong Railway Train Market a.k.a. Umbrella Pulldown Market (ตลาดร่มหุบ). It’s a perfect combination as…
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Philippine Air – JFK to BKK Economy Review
Who Says Flying Economy Has to Be Uncomfortable Not Philippine Airlines. Okay, so I’ve flown economy twice this year with them. First was from Bangkok with a 16 hour layover in Manila Airport, then finally to New York City. Finally, I can make a review of Philippine Airlines. But I wanted to wait for my…
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AWA Resort Review in Koh Chang, Thailand
AWA Resort Koh Chang Review It’s been a long while since I’ve written a hotel review in Thailand. So I’m super excited to share my experience staying at AWA Resort Koh Chang. My wife and I were planning to drive from Bangkok to Koh Chang for a week. And her friend from the island said…
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Small Business Ideas in Thailand That Might Work Well in 2020
A Foreigner’s Guide to Starting a Small Business in Thailand – As Written By an Actual Foreigner Living in Thailand A hot topic today for long stayers in Thailand is what type of business one should start if one is up to the task. After writing this post about starting a coffee shop in Thailand…
