Category Archives: vacation tips

Loy Krathong 2008

Last week’s post about the Loy Krathong festival has been one of the most popular posts on this blog so far. Since there seems to be a large amount of interest in the festival I thought I would post some photos that my Flickr Friend Grant Cameron has posted of his Loy Krathong celebrations.

Grant has [...]

Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai 2008

It’s almost that time of year again, for the most romantic of Thai festivals, “Loy Kratong”.
Translated as “floating raft”, Loy Kratong celebration is one of the most enchanting experiences for many visitors lucky enough to be in Thailand during the festival.
Loy Kratong is celebrated by releasing small, intricately decorated rafts, made with folded banana leaves, [...]

3 heavenly golf courses in Thailand

Greg Norman once said that “happiness is a long walk with a putter”, and for many a golf enthusiast that phrase drives true. Beyond the game itself, playing golf provides the opportunity for its participants to be in the great outdoors. Often set against striking natural scenery, golfers can breathe in the fresh air and [...]

Cultural Dos and Don’ts in Thailand

Don’t get caught out being an ass while you are holidaying in Thailand.
While you are having fun in Thailand, please remember that there are a lot of social taboos that you may not know about that could easily cause you to offend your hosts. Some could even land you in jail!!
One if the most important [...]