Bangkok

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Full Moon Wine Coolers from Thailand – Cheaper than Water

Have you ever seen wine that is cheaper than water? I sure have not, until I decide to walk into a convenience store in Chiang Mai. On this trip, our hotel is conveniently located near a convenience store, manned by a local that I enjoy having little conversations with and...

Sirocco, Bangkok – Cocktails on Top of the World

One place that I have long wanted to check out in Bangkok is Sirocco, the sky bar at lebua Hotel. What makes this bar particularly awesome is that it is perched open-air on the hotel rooftop, more than 60 floors above the ground! Imagine having a drink here with the...

Collagen Beauty Drink – Tried and Tasted in Thailand!

In Bangkok, I find myself constantly heading to the 7-Eleven stores to stock up on these collagen drinks. Apparently, these “Beauti” drinks are made with some form of collagen formula and promise to be chock-full of the beauty-enhancing collagen protein! The first thing that catches my eye is not the...

11 Gallery, Sukhumvit Bangkok – Old World Thailand

If you are looking for a memorable dining experience in Bangkok, head to 11 Gallery in Sukhumvit. The moment you enter the restaurant, it is as though you have walked through the gateway to old world Thailand. The waitress, clad in traditional Thai clothing with the sabai (shoulder cloth) ushers...

Koko, Siam Square Bangkok – Lovely Flavours in Siam Square

Siam Square is an area that appeals to tourists and locals alike with its eclectic mix of shops and boutiques that sell local designer-label apparel. When it comes to chow time, aside from the big players like the Bangkok Hard Rock Café, you can also choose from small café-restaurants like...

Bangkok (Day 9) – Homebound

when we first arrived at the Bangkok suvarnabhumi international airport, I was marveled by the vast difference it was from the rundown don muang airport. At that time though, we were in a rush to start exploring the city, eager travellers that we were, and didn’t linger. Now that we...

Bangkok (Day 8) – Shop, Eat and Relax!

Our last day in Bangkok was spent shopping and using up our remaining baht, because those are no good back home. Bored of MBK and all the malls in the Siam area, we made our visit to the platinum fashion mall in petchaburi. It was an excellent choice. The mall...