Planning a Trip to Thailand

Tip: Avoid the Yellow Tuk Tuk Scam in Bangkok!

Obviously when travelling you have to be careful, but it helps to know what to avoid before going! On this occasion, it was the 'Yellow Tuk Tuk Scam' in Bangkok. We were stopped by a man...

42 Tips For Your Trip To Thailand

Below are 42 tips that were compiled during a 1-month exploration of the beautiful country of Thailand! All were experienced and learned first-hand and documented in order to help ease the travels of...

Exchanging Lao kip in Chiang Mai Thailand

Lao kip are hard to exchange outside Laos. But if you happen to be in Chiang Mai, there is a currency exchange that accepts LAK (Lao kip). The exchange rate is not the best, but it's better...

Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai bus schedule

Bus depart from the Bus Terminal 1 (see map below). Prices are the following: VIP bus: THB258, ~2h50 1st class bus: THB166, ~3h15 2nd class bus: THB129, ~3h30

Unveiling the Perfect Time for Paradise: When to Visit Kovalam

Kerala, with its emerald backwaters, verdant hill stations, and pristine beaches, beckons travelers year-round. But for those planning Kerala tour packages from Mumbai and dreaming of sun-kissed days...

Long Haul International Flights

I have commuted from the US to Asia for over fifteen years, making several trips a year. Most of those trips were over 12 hours and were considered long-haul flights. Because I have flown these trips...