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 […]
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 […]
Detoxing in Krabi
I’ve stayed in the province Krabi for a week in total. My first two nights were spend in Ao Nang, which was a touristic town, with high prices and empty beaches. There were more tourists then I expected. Ao Nang is not the first place where tourists should go in my opinion. But as it […]
My 10 days in Phuket
The scootertour in ‘The North’ was a success and my next destination was Phuket. Why? All exchange students started their ‘Thailand-journey’ there (except me of course), and I heard some amazing things about the island. Phuket was the destination for the “Sandbox Program”. When you arrive here you have to remain inside, until your mandatory […]
Last two months were a rollercoaster Pt.3
As the title says: I’ve had a crazy last two months. Lots of traveling, made lots of new friends, lots of school- and work projects and deadlines. Let me go over every single topic to give an update on how I found myself in the position I am in right now. Bachelor Business Administration Oh […]
Last two months were a rollercoaster Pt.2
As the title says: I’ve had a crazy last two months. Lots of traveling, made lots of new friends, lots of school- and work projects and deadlines. Let me go over every single topic to give an update on how I found myself in the position I am in right now. Friends Yea, how should […]
Last two months were a rollercoaster Pt.1
As the title says: I’ve had a crazy last two months. Lots of traveling, made lots of new friends, lots of school- and workprojects and deadlines. Let me go over every single topic to give an update on how I found myself in the position I am in right now, with this first part: traveling. […]
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 […]
