If you’re looking for a fantastic escape from Bangkok, one of my favorite options is Hua Hin. This chill little beach town is a great city break, and for a small town, it punches above its weight when it comes to having a good variety of coffee shops. Since Hua Hin is more about unwinding…
I was immediately sold on living in Ekkamai when I moved to Bangkok. The convenience of being on the Green Line BTS, without the crowds (or prices) of Thong Lo or Phrom Phong? Done. And as I’ve lived here, I’ve grown to appreciate my neighborhood more and more. Ekkamai is a rather large neighborhood, and…
Talat Noi is a little slice of Bangkok’s history preserved in amber. Hip yet weathered, an amalgam of all the cultures that came before it but still quintessentially so Thai. It’s no wonder that Talat Noi has won a spot in the hearts of locals, expats, and in-the-know travelers alike, many of whom consider it…
Tucked away down a series of twisty-turny small alleyways rarely frequented by motorbikes, Hong Sieng Kong is a little oasis in Bangkok. This charming café-meets-gallery is located in its historic Talat Noi neighborhood, but right on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. While it’s definitely a bit hidden from the main roads, that doesn’t…