by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Featured, Itinerary, Thailand, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Bangkok is special to me, because this is where I first backpacked solo abroad. I remember booking a cheap airfare months before my trip. I booked a tour and a hotel from a travel agency but after paying it, they...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 11, 2018 | Bangkok, Itinerary
Detailed sample Bangkok itinerary for 2 days,3 days,4 days,5 days,6 days, and 7 days with estimated budget to help you plan your trip. Bangkok is a timeless favorite, a varied surprise, especially for budget travelers....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 18, 2016 | Thailand
Sun-spangled placid river hemmed in by age-old stilt houses cast a nostalgic spell. Suddenly, a monk draped by tangerine robe in wooden boat emerged, and as he paddled his way to the locals, they bowed down and handed...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 26, 2016 | Thailand
It’s hard to imagine now that Hua Hin was an erstwhile fishing village. Just two hours away from Bangkok by land, you’ll feel a world away as you are lulled into dreaminess by the sun and embraced by azure waters that...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 21, 2016 | Thailand
In a country renowned for its paradisaical beaches, temples and bustling cities, there’s a picture-postcard scene around every corner. With so many affordable Thailand flights, why not travel to the ‘Land of Smiles’...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 17, 2014 | Thailand
At 60 meter high, the towering Ferris wheel welcomed us when we arrived at Asiateque the Riverfront. This trendy landmark sprawls across the erstwhile trading post between the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) during the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 10, 2014 | Thailand
Deeply rooted in the history of Thailand, Muay Thai or the ‘Art of Eight Limbs’, is an essential part of Thai culture. On a recent trip to Bangkok, I had the chance to study and practice Thai Boxing, which helped me...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 18, 2013 | Cambodia, Thailand, Travel Guide
The border crossing in Aranyaprathet is the most famous border when crossing from Thailand to Cambodia, so it is relatively safe and easy. One caution though, avoid the VISA Scam. Back in 2009, when I rode a motorcycle...
