The Ghost Kingdom Beneath Thailand’s Feet: Inside the Lost Dvaravati Civilization. If you tell most visitors to Thailand that they’re walking through the ruins of a forgotten civilization, they’ll probably think you’re talking about Ayutthaya or Sukhothai. Those are the postcard cities. But there’s something older sitting beneath their feet that barely anyone talks about, … Read more
Why I Avoid One Thai Road When we planned our road trip to the coast of Prachuapkirikhan last year, it should have been simple. Travelling from anywhere near Bangkok there’s an obvious route that online maps will tell you to follow, and it looks perfectly reasonable and logical on the screen of a smartphone. Instead, … Read more
River Flow House Ratchaburi Relax in This Hidden Homestay Last year (2025) we spent a lot of time exploring the lovely and surprising province of Ratchaburi, just a couple of hours west of Bangkok, and stayed at the wonderful River Flow House Homestay. River Flow House is a very friendly and comfortable homestay on the … Read more
Water Cave Temple Hello again my Fellow explorers! This intriguing underground temple, known in Thai as Wat Tham Nam, was yet another ‘found by accident’ place while we were driving around a rural area of Ratchaburi. The winding forest road that took us there was teeming with monkeys, but thankfully and oddly they did not … Read more
Secrets of Wat Phra Si Arn Here’s another gem (literally and figuratively) of a place we found while randomly driving around the back roads of rural Ratchaburi province, Wat Phra Si Arn. Surrounded by forests and rocky outcrops which are home to marauding monkeys, this temple is quiet, beautiful, and hiding something special. Established during … Read more
Na Satta Light Show Ratchaburi’s Magical After‑Dark Wonderland If you’re in Thailand and love dazzling lights, fairy‑tale vibes, and a healthy dose of fun, you absolutely cannot miss the Na Satta Light Festival in Ratchaburi. Held at Na Satta Thai Park in Bang Phae, Ratchaburi, this isn’t just a light show – it’s a whole glowing … Read more
Discover the Magic of Stone Snake Mountain in Ratchaburi! Hey adventure seekers! Get ready for a thrilling escape to Khao Ngu Stone Park, or “Stone Snake Mountain,” in Ratchaburi province – your next upbeat trip from Bangkok that’s bursting with natural wonders and fun vibes. Once upon a time, this limestone paradise earned its “Snake … Read more