Yes, there really needs to be an entire post dedicated to this subject… Westerners, be aware that the phrase “Pedestrians always have the right of way” does not exist here in Thailand! In fact, it’s exactly the opposite. It is your duty, as a pedestrian, not to get yourself run over. Here’s how: Patience. The… Continue reading How to Cross the Street in Thailand
Category: Thailand Travel Tips
5 Reasons to Learn Thai While Living in Thailand
If you plan to stay in Thailand for any extended period of time, I recommend taking Thai language classes – for a few very good reasons (that I’ve conveniently numbered for you below ☺). 1. Time-Saving Communication 2. Better Deals $$$ 3. Less Stress 4. “VIP Status” 5. One-year Thai Visa 1. Communication. Even if… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Learn Thai While Living in Thailand
5 Reasons Not to Take Buses in Thailand
1. The Toilets. Yes, I’m starting here! If you like to pee as much as I do, buses are not for you. While most buses have a small toilet, it’s usually something resembling a horror scene from Candy Man (kudos if you get the reference). There is no small water basin to wash your hands.… Continue reading 5 Reasons Not to Take Buses in Thailand
Packed! 10 Handy Travel Tips for Southeast Asia
Before leaving the United States for Thailand, I got a lot of great advice from my traveling friends. Now it’s time to pay it forward! Here’s my list of 10 essential things to pack before you come, followed by a list of things you may think you need but you can actually easily find when… Continue reading Packed! 10 Handy Travel Tips for Southeast Asia
3 Crazy Nights in Koh Phangan
Initially, I had planned to avoid Koh Phangan and the Full Moon party entirely. I thought, “It’s gonna be a shit show and I’m just too old for it.” Most of my friends from high school and college are waking up 5 days a week and taking their kids to school before work. And here… Continue reading 3 Crazy Nights in Koh Phangan
Phuket Town
So I didn’t know. I didn’t know that “Phuket Town” was 40 minutes from the airport and 40 minutes from the beach. Didn’t know my cab ride would cost more than my room for the night. Didn’t know that the hostel I was staying in wouldn’t have warm water or that it would be far… Continue reading Phuket Town
Amanda in Asia 