Naga Raja Dharma Park This incredible Naga Raja Dharma Park (see below all about Nagas) is part of an ongoing development at Wat Don Yai that has recently become a social media sensation gaining a lot of attention, and attracting hordes of visitors. Guardian Serpents Everywhere We went there more than a year ago … Read more
What’s Under Our Feet Hidden Archaeological Treasures When you first arrive in Thailand, it’s natural to gaze upward at the shimmering temples, the rugged mountains, the endless palm-fringed skylines. But beneath your feet lies a deeper story, one of dinosaur bones scattered across ancient wetlands, prehistoric villages humming with early farmers, lost civilizations rising and … 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
Khao Khalok Hidden In Plain Sight Hi explorers! We found you another lovely place where you can fall asleep on a perfect beach to the sound of gentle waves lapping at your feet, and hike over a jungle covered mountain with stunning views, all in one gorgeous spot. Khao Khalok Hidden In Plain Sight An … Read more
Thai Wake Park Chills, Thrills, and Coffee: Why Thai Wake Park is my favourite hideout. If you think you need to travel to a tropical island to find a slice of paradise, think again. Just a short hop outside the chaotic energy of Bangkok, tucked away in Lamlukka, Pathumthani, lies a little gem called Thai … Read more
Fly Your Kite Did you know that flying kites in Thailand is an ancient tradition recognised as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage? Calling Wind and Fortune Thai kites represent ancient wisdom and artistic cultural heritage dating back to the Sukothai period. They were popular among common folk and in the royal court, typically flown during the … Read more
Chud Thai History A Journey through Time 1. Early Influence – The Sabai in the Dvaravati Era (6th–10th Century) The origins of Thai traditional attire can be traced back to the Dvaravati Empire, which flourished in central Thailand between the 6th and 10th centuries. Sculptural evidence from this period reveals the early use of the … Read more
Muang Sing Historical Park Whispers in the Jungle: Hi Fellow Explorers! Imagine driving far away from the hustle of the busy tourist town of Kanchanaburi, winding through forest covered mountains until the noise fades into the chirping of birds and the rustle of leaves. Then you find yourself at a place that feels so remote … Read more
Ancient House By The River A few months ago, we were out doing what we love to do, which is driving around exploring random side roads, to see what we could find. This time we were on some narrow dusty trails in the wilds of Nakhon Nayok province when we spotted a broken wooden sign … Read more
Grand Palace and Angkor Wat What’s the connection between these two places from different eras and different countries? Before we get into it, where ever you live, remember that empires and kingdoms have risen and fallen throughout history, and borders changed frequently as a consequence, and are still doing it in modern times. So what’s … Read more