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My collection of travel writings, hotel reviews. And food, I almost forgot food.
Best Hotels in Shinjuku for Your First Epic Visit Tokyo Japan
There are many reasons to stay in Shinjuku, Tokyo for your first visit to Japan. It's one of the most popular areas in Tokyo convenient for travel, food, and overall full Japanese travel experience. Shinjuku district has everything you'll love and or was interested in...
Where to Stay in Bangkok for Foodies
Where to Stay in Bangkok - A Guide for Foodies - Huai Khwang This is a guide for all the die-hard foodies looking for delicious local Thai eats in Bangkok. It is a recommended read for anyone familiar with traveling around Bangkok. If this is your first visit to...
New York Pizzas Getting Better in Bangkok
SEARCHING FOR THE BEST PIZZA IN BANGKOK Me, holding a slice of pizza in Bangkok See that photo above? It may not look like it, but that right there is an idiot who absolutely loves pizza from New York City. And that's where I grew up. On the Lower East Side of...
Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada Review
Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada Review, Thailand I know a lot of first-time visitors to Bangkok want to experience staying at 5-star hotels. Because they know hotels in Thailand have a stellar reputation for affordability with excellent quality and service. And they are...
Where to Stay Near Bangkok’s MBK Centre
These Are the Best Hotels Around MBK Shopping Centre I've been living in Bangkok for 20 years. So my friends always ask me where they should stay around Mahbunkhrong Centre (MBK Centre) because they want to find tasty food and shops conveniently. Most importantly they...
Where to Stay in Pratunam Bangkok
Where to Stay in Pratunam, Bangkok With Pratunam Hotel Reviews Whether you are a honeymoon couple in Bangkok or especially a traveling family, Pratunam is a good area because a lot is going on around the area. It is well-developed with many restaurants and cafes. Many...
Reviews of Hotels in Bangkok’s Chinatown
Street Vendor Bangkok Chinatown The Best Boutique Hotels and Hostels in Bangkok's Chinatown Bangkok has one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. And if you stay there you'll experience a vibrant neighborhood morning through night. In this post, you're going to find...
Where to Stay in Huai Khwang, Bangkok
Huai Khwang Bangkok Intersection Best Hotels in Huai Khwang, Bangkok Recently a good friend of mine asked for hotel recommendations for his first trip to Bangkok, Thailand. He wanted a decent-quality hotel. Doesn't want to spend a lot of money. A nice buffet breakfast...
Dear Google Business Reviewer. Please be Responsible.
Having the power to write reviews for businesses, especially small mom and pop shops could be good. It could be especially bad as well. Here’s something to think about before giving that 1 star review.
Where to Find Best Nail Extensions Bangkok
If you're looking for a high-quality nail salon in Bangkok, Glamour Girls Nail Art Salon is a great choice. This salon specializes in nail extensions. And especially nail art. Matter of fact years ago I wrote a post about visiting this popular Bangkok nail salon with...
So…. I Started a Cooking Channel on YouTube
And so far... it's been a pretty fun ride Yeah so I started a food channel on YouTube back middle of 2019. At the time I was working on some ideas for a documentary. I had a computer and software to edit said documentary. But I was missing the most important piece....
Mövenpick Siam Na Jomtien Pattaya Review
It's a Great Time to Check Out 5 Star Family Friendly Hotels in Pattaya... Especially if you're in Thailand right now. The Thai government has worked out a tourism scheme where Thai nationals are offered discounts for hotel stays, to help the all important tourism...
Having a Baby in Thailand as an Expat
My Experience Having a Baby in Thailand Okay well, not I personally. Being a man, that would all be entirely impossible. My wife however I admit did all of the hard work. Of all the years of expat living here in Thailand I knew one day I would have a child born here....
Filing Extension for NON-Immigrant O Visa During COVID-19
Here's What to Do If You've Got a Non-Immigrant O Visa Based on Marriage in Bangkok... I have Thai Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage to a Thai wife. And April 15th, 2020 was the date I needed head to exit Thailand and return to reactivate another 90 days. But......
How is the Virus Affecting Thailand (Is it Safe?)
HOW SAFE IS THAILAND REALLY? Should I Still Visit - Here's My Short Answer Assuming that your plane ticket and hotels are non-refundable and you're planning to visit Thailand between April to July, I think you'll be fine. As long as you don't have any serious...
BANGKOK’S NEW JJ GREEN 2 NIGHT MARKET
BANGKOK'S NEW JJ GREEN 2 NIGHT MARKET - IS IT SAME AS THE OLD?When the original location of the iconic JJ Green Market closed down in late 2019, a noticeable grumble was heard throughout Bangkok.I was one of the many voices that cried out, noooooo! This can't be...
Centara Q Rayong Resort Review
Centara Q Rayong Resort - Small Quiet Semi-Private Beach at an Affordable Price in Thailand One of the best things about living in Bangkok is that you can take a road trip to some of the best beach resorts. Which is one of the main reasons why I decided to settle down...
Veranda Resort Hua Hin Cha Am Review
A LITTLE FAR FROM HUA HIN CITY CENTER... BUT IT'S REALLY NICE... Last week my wife and I traveled to Hua Hin with a couple of her friends visiting from the UK. Because we prefer staying at hotels and resorts near beaches in Hua Hin we did a little bit of searching....
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...
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 well known shopping centers in Bangkok. Mainly because for tourists MBK is easy to find. Right next to MBK is National Stadium BTS Sky...