When I shared with friends that I am visiting Thailand for Thailand Happiness Street Festival, I got the cliche response – “So you must be going to Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya”. I was surprised to know that no one knew about Hua Hin, not even those from travel industry. Having visited Thailand couple of times, […]

We climbed into three multicolored boats from the mainland of Hua Hin and set off via the Gulf of Thailand towards Khao Sam Roi Yot national park from where we will trek through the forest towards the Phraya Nakhon Cave.   In contrast to the safety concerns of many travelers post military coup, Thailand is […]

Although Bangkok is a beautiful city that is full of life, my instincts tell me that I would spend a few days in this city and go straight to the countryside. The more I travel, the more I realize that big cities are an amalgamation of different cultures, languages and religions. However, the essence of […]

I have been shouted upon by a stranger, almost duped into hiring a ridiculously expensive tuk-tuk and hit upon by women offering ‘massaze’. By now, I have all my guards up to slam anyone who even tries to approach me. Having gotten this heartwarming welcome in Bangkok, I plan to drive to Pai, a small […]