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River cruising is the best way to get around Europe
I had planned to stay in Thailand through May when I got a call from Joan. She shared that she was worried she’d taken on too much with a river cruise conference in the Netherlands, followed by a tulip cruise tour, and finally a tour of Savannah and Charleston. Since they were back to back…
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Touring Bangkok’s Canals by Kayak
This was my last day in Bangkok so how fitting it is that I did the best activity I’ve ever done in Bangkok! Knowing I was headed to Europe soon, I made a checklist of things to do before I left the city. Kayaking in the canals was something I’ve always dreamed of doing but…
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Adding a spa day to your Bangkok itinerary
Bangkok is hot and humid year round so the ice baths were a great find. I was telling a friend about them, and she asked if I’d been to the Japanese spa in my neighborhood. When I looked it up, I was amazed to find this place with 7 different pools hidden on a street…
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Free tours in Bangkok
As I mentioned in an earlier article, one of the best ways to find things to do while visiting a destination is to use the Meetup app. Not only will you find many local groups offering regular activities, you’ll get many ideas for things to do, even if you can’t attend an event. This past…
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Bangkok airplane food market makes perfect landing
Last year as I was trying to discover new things around Bangkok, I headed out to find the airplane graveyard. Unfortunately, the planes had been removed, and it was nothing but an open field. I am delighted to report that this year I stumbled upon one of those planes that had been brought back to…
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A peaceful dining oasis in the midst of Bangkok
Having been to Bangkok several times, I have to work a little harder to entertain myself, but each time, I commit to finding something new. I searched a couple of blogs and came across 17 EPIC Hidden Gems in Bangkok You Haven’t Heard of. Because I agreed with her on a few places on her…
