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Just a 45-minute drive from Udon Thani in Thailand’s Isan Region, Han Kumphawapi, or Pink Lotus Lake, is an attraction that according to CNN Traveler ranks in the top 15 most unique lakes worldwide. This is a list that includes such anomalies as the Dead Sea on the borders of Jordan, Israeland the West Bank. […]
All of us are facing a tough economic situation. The interest rate and the food costs are higher, but our salary does not develop at the same pace as as our cost of living. Consequently, many hold their wallets tight. It is a big stress factor. But travel is a part of our culture, and […]
One of the many reasons why Thailand is so wonderful travel destination is how it can cater to all kind of travelers. Thailand’s islands are a perfect example. You are guaranteed to find just the right kind of island for you, whatever kind of beach paradise and adventure you are looking for. So here they […]
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Mika Itavaara Nationality: Finnish Occupation: Asia Specialist The first time Mika Itavaara visited Thailand was 26 years ago when he was a tourist management student and decided to come to Thailand to complete his internships at three different resorts. Since that time, Mika has developed a deep affection for Thailand and the rest of Asia, […]
Beaches & Islands
Kristian Levinsen Nationality: Danish Occupation: Business owner/chocolatier Kristian Levinsen moved to Thailand eight years ago after being recruited by a Danish firm to work on a web development project in the firm’s Chiang Mai office. After a couple of years, he became tired of his job in the tech industry and discovered that he enjoyed […]
Beaches & Islands
“For the young, travel is a part of education; for the old, it is a part of experience.” These words by Francis Bacon demonstrate that travel is beneficial for people of all ages. It also denotes the idea that traveling gives immense benefits to the “younger sort” whose energy and desire to learn, explore and […]
Guru Tips
Per Sundberg Nationality: Swedish Occupation: Travel consultant In the mid-1990s, a former Swedish school teacher began his journey to work as a volunteer teacher in Taiwan and took a detour to backpack around Thailand for a few weeks to fulfill his childhood dream of traveling the globe like Marco Polo. Per Sundberg has returned to […]
Beaches & Islands
Mika Itavaara Nationality: Finnish Occupation: Asia Specialist The first time Mika Itavaara visited Thailand was 26 years ago when he was a tourist management student and decided to come to Thailand to complete his internships at three different resorts. Since that time, Mika has developed a deep affection for Thailand and the rest of Asia, […]
Beaches & Islands
Kristian Levinsen Nationality: Danish Occupation: Business owner/chocolatier Kristian Levinsen moved to Thailand eight years ago after being recruited by a Danish firm to work on a web development project in the firm’s Chiang Mai office. After a couple of years, he became tired of his job in the tech industry and discovered that he enjoyed […]
Food & Drink
Miabell Mallikka Smedegaard Nationality: Danish Occupation: Journalist When Miabell first applied for an internship at “ScanAsia.com,” an online media outlet covering Asian news for Nordic people whose head office is located in Bangkok, she planned to spend her time here only for six months. Though this is her first time visiting Thailand, she has fallen […]
Food & Drink
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Thai restaurant Le Du in Bangkok has been named the No.1 restaurant in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, while eight other restaurants in Thailand also made it onto the list to make the kingdom one of the continent’s top culinary destinations. “Thailand’s strong performance […]
Food & Drink
Street food is undoubtedly one of the most familiar staples of Thai culture. The varieties of street food vary by region around the country, giving visitors endless options to choose. Experiencing street food in Thailand is a given for any trip to the Kingdom. Travelers and residents alike have no shortage of choice when buying […]
Spa & Wellness
Text: Jessica Berghult, Photo: Ingela Nilsson & TAT media Thailand is also known as the land of health and has long experience as a wellness destination. Here you can find everything from 5-star luxury hotels with their own signature spa and training activities to smaller hotels that only the avid wellness enthusiast knows about. We […]
Spa & Wellness
Text & Photo : Anders Pihl Thailand really shines when it comes to spa and wellness. What about to indulge yourself at the best ones? Here you encounter world famous treatments that make a real difference and a sense of luxury from the inside. Here is our top 5 places for health and wellness in […]
Beaches & Islands
Story by Cape Kudu Hotel, Koh Yao Noi Tucked intimately away in the heart of the famous Phang Nga Bay, known for being dotted with small karst islets, lies a pair of long, unspoiled islands, Koh Yao Yai (Big Long Island) and Koh Yao Noi (Small Long Island). The latter is well known for its […]
Sport
The recent increase in sport tourism corresponds with a growing interest in health and fitness. Indeed, combining travel with athletics is a fantastic way to broaden your horizons while staying physically fit. Sport tourism can take many forms in Thailand, from Muay Thai boxing, which showcases the country’s traditional martial art, to surfing and running […]
Sport
Kanchanaburi (also referred to River Kwai) is another golf destination in Thailand. It has some beautiful and most challenging golf courses. The area is rarely visited by golfers and hardly included in Thailand golf packages. They are off the beaten track and you can enjoy Thailand’s beautiful countryside and visit famous sites like Bridge on […]
Sport
Surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, Chiang Mai is the perfect place for a golf holiday. Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin and Pattaya receive much attention, but many people outside the country may not know that Chiang Mai is a hidden pearl for golf enthusiasts. Here is the list of Chiang Mai best golf courses for […]
Guru Tips
Text & Photo : Antti Helin Are you wondering where to take the love of your life for a romantic getaway in Thailand? Where to find the most romantic hotel or a secluded paradise setting where you two can lie under the shade of palm trees and dip into the turquoise sea? Here are the […]
Guru Tips
Per Sundberg Nationality: Swedish Occupation: Travel consultant In the mid-1990s, a former Swedish school teacher began his journey to work as a volunteer teacher in Taiwan and took a detour to backpack around Thailand for a few weeks to fulfill his childhood dream of traveling the globe like Marco Polo. Per Sundberg has returned to […]
Beaches & Islands
Mika Itavaara Nationality: Finnish Occupation: Asia Specialist The first time Mika Itavaara visited Thailand was 26 years ago when he was a tourist management student and decided to come to Thailand to complete his internships at three different resorts. Since that time, Mika has developed a deep affection for Thailand and the rest of Asia, […]
Beaches & Islands
Kristian Levinsen Nationality: Danish Occupation: Business owner/chocolatier Kristian Levinsen moved to Thailand eight years ago after being recruited by a Danish firm to work on a web development project in the firm’s Chiang Mai office. After a couple of years, he became tired of his job in the tech industry and discovered that he enjoyed […]
Beaches & Islands
“For the young, travel is a part of education; for the old, it is a part of experience.” These words by Francis Bacon demonstrate that travel is beneficial for people of all ages. It also denotes the idea that traveling gives immense benefits to the “younger sort” whose energy and desire to learn, explore and […]
Event & Festival
The unique tradition of Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival – also known as the Ghost Festival – will be held from 23 – 25 June 2023, in Dan Sai district of the Northeastern province of Loei. The most recognized feature of the three-day festival is the grand Phi Ta Khon parade of locals […]
Event & Festival
Thailand’s annual Songkran or Thai New Year to be held during 13 -15 of April appears to be another year without any splashing. But the tradition and celebration live on. Tourism Authority of Thailand, Stockholm Office, gives 3 meaningful tips how to celebrate the annual festival the Thai way adapting the long tradition to the […]
Hållbara destinationer skapar meningsfulla reseupplevelser – och Thailand är en av de bästa platserna att besöka när det kommer till just det. Text: • 2023-09-12 Uppdaterad 2023-09-22 Under förra året listade Green Destinations Foundations en lista över de hundra mest hållbara destinationerna 2022. På listan fanns bland annat thailändska Koh Mak med, som är ett […]
“When life gets difficult, let’s go and experience Mother Nature’s healing power.” That piece of advice has withstood the test of time. But, if we are going to take advantage of nature’s curative properties, we should also make an effort to return the natural world to its former glory. Green tourism is a way to […]
“The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces or at least not try to defy them.” Paul Hawken, a well-known environmentalist, claims that living in harmony with nature is the only way to attain sustainability. In a similar way, sustainable tourism, which is becoming more popular around the world, puts a lot […]
Sustainable tourism is the new buzzword, and Thailand is without a doubt one of the best places to visit if you want to travel in a green way. In 2022, three unique places in Thailand—Koh Mak, Huay Pu Keng Village, and Sapya Tourism Community Enterprise—were named to the Green Destinations Foundation’s Top 100 Destination Sustainability […]
