The King of Thailand
The Thai monarchy has been in a quandary for years. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, born in 1927 and the longest-serving head of state in the world, is sadly no longer among us. And with his death, the throne has passed to Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, who is not only much younger than his predecessor, but also does […]
What I did in Copenhagen for a week
Short answer: lots of walking. A lot… but how beautiful is this city. I did not expect this. When I arrived at the train station and walked to the apartment I would stay in, I got this very student-vibed, middle aged feeling. I knew Copenhagen was known for its young people and international students, that […]
Sri Lanka’s Sacred Pilgrimage
Short note: After 6 months in Thailand, I decided to go to Sri Lanka with a group of friends. Visited Colombo, Thiranagama, Welligama, Mirissa and Ella first, whereafter we went to thewards the North of Sri Lanka. Arrived in Nuwara Eliya afterwards. Spending 2 nights in Nuwara Eliya, our main goal in this small town […]
BdBud– right place for CLEAN accommodations
Imagine you are going on a vacation with your friends or your loved one. You booked a hotel or an apartment in the center of the city, and so you payed a good price for it. It is all good and “Instagrammable” (if that is even a word) when you enter and leave the flight. […]
Worth it: Mae Hong Son Loop
After a beautiful Yee Peng festival (which you can read here) we decided to leave Chiang Mai. There were two things I wanted to do in the North. First one was the festival: finished. The second one was doing a loop in Thailand with a scooter. There are several loops you can do with the […]
Fifth of December: Father’s Day in Thailand
When Father’s Day is usually on the Third Sunday of June, Thailand celebrates Father’s Day on the fifth of December. This day is the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and it is one of the many public holidays. Until the King’s passing, aged 88 on 13 October 2016, this holiday has been celebrated […]
Yee Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai
It was almost mid-November (time is going by so fast), and that means one thing: Yee Peng. Chiang Mai is known for its lantern festival, named Yee Peng. It is a unique festival in northern Thailand which is celebrated on the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, this is usually […]
10 things to do in Chiang Mai
Discover Chiang Mai temples Rituals and religion are ingrained in the daily life of Buddhism practicing Thais. From daily offerings in the streets to impeccable temples dotted across town and saffron-colored monks. Chiang Mai has over 300 temples in and around the biggest city in the North of Thailand. Wat Phat Lat is one of […]
13th of October: The passing of King Bhumibol
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, better known as Rama IX, reigned Thailand since June 9, 1946 until October 13, 2016. This makes him the longest-reigning monarch ever in Thailand’s history. He was born on December 5, 1927 in Massachusetts, U.S. He is the ninth king of the Chakkri dynasty, which has reigned in Thailand from 1782. On […]
Best ways to get around in Bangkok
Transportation is important nowadays. Especially when you are in a city you don’t really know. There are some good and special ways to get around in Bangkok and I cover the most convenient ways you should get around in Bangkok. Traffic Taxi: In my experience, the best way to get around in Bangkok. They are […]
