Travelling with a purpose is essential to me these days. It is akin to like putting on a different pair of glasses and viewing through it from another perspective or dimension. I’ve been to Bangkok a couple of times before, but none of my previous leisure trips is quite like this. Our sole purpose of this trip is to learn more about the role of Thailand in Southeast Asia and the history of the Ayutthaya Historial Park. We even had a reputable professor in Southeast Asian Studies onboard with us to provide more insights during the trip. It is a one-of-kind experience, and I was very inspired to learn more…
-
-
Bangkok, Thailand: Centre Point Hotel Pratunam Review
Bangkok is somewhat an amazing upbeat city which has a lot to offer. It’s more than just a food and shopping destination as there’s also the cultural and historical side to Bangkok which I was about to explore. During my study trip to Bangkok, I stayed three nights at Centre Point Pratunam. This hotel belongs to an established hotel chain, Centre Point Hospitality. Centre Point has hotels in both Bangkok and Pattaya, but this hotel in Pratunam area is probably the most highly accessible one. Centre Point Pratunam Location Centre Point Pratunam is located right in the heart of the shopping district in Bangkok. Right across from this hotel…
-
Chiang Mai 2015 – The Legend of a Vegan – Day 5 and 6 : Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School
This marks the most exciting finale of our trip as we went on to sign up for an amazing outdoor cooking full-day workshop with Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School. There were several Thai cooking schools recommended on Trip Advisor but I have not come across Asia Scenic. So I would think this is a hidden gem, for sure! It was actually recommended by the receptionist from our previous hotel at Buri Gallery Hotel and I am so glad that we went ahead with her recommendation as it was one of the best cooking class I’ve attended so far! We woke up bright and early to some fluffy homemade…
-
Chiang Mai 2015 : The Legend of A Vegan – Day 4: Sleep Guest House + Green Bamboo Massage + Muay Thai
On our fourth day in Chiang Mai, we moved to a new accommodation which is quite popular on airbnb.com, called Sleep Guesthouse. So after an early breakfast, we took a song thaew to Sleep Guesthouse, it’s one of those industrial theme guesthouse which is run by a lovely couple. The services and help rendered was excellent as they were very hospitable and amiable. Address: Moon Muang 7 A Alley, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand This location is fantastic as it is near several vegan and vegetarian cafes and restaurants. It is also within walking distance to NAMO Chiang Mai, a community space for yoga and massage. At every…
-
Chiang Mai 2015: The Legend of a Vegan – Day 3 : Good Kids Preschool + Chiang Mai Night Safari
Another round of adventure begins in Chiang Mai today as we headed to a Christian Preschool in the village areas of Chiang Mai where Vanessa used to carry out her Church’s mission work. She knew the owners of the Preschool personally and they agreed to take us for a visit to their preschool called Good Kids Preschool. Although it is located in the villages, this school is nothing like those run-down old schools with thatched rooftops which I imagined it to be. It is no different with the Kindergarden and nursery I attended back in Singapore as a child. No wonder there is a long waiting list of children whose…
-
Chiang Mai 2015 : The Legend of a Vegan – Day 2 : Royal Project Store + Green Bamboo Massage
Sawadii Ka! Breakfast is complimentary at the hotel and there were 3 choices: Fruits + muesli + yoghurt, American Breakfast set with eggs and bacon or just simply toast. It was a Sunday and we decided to head over to a Church there in Chiang Mai. We just googled for a church that offers English services and we found House of Praise. We took a Songthaew (mini bus) to the place and we were so thankful that the driver manage to locate where the church is. The cheapest way to get around the city is by taking their public transport, Songthaew which is like a mini bus-cum-taxi. For 20 to 30…
-
Chiang Mai 2015: The Legend of a Vegan – Day 1 : Buri Gallery House + Saturday Night Market
This was actually meant to be a solo trip to Chiang Mai where the Thai Raw Til 4 Vegan Fruit Festival is happening. But I was even happier when my all-time best friend, Vanessa could hop along. In 6 days, we conquered Chiang Mai, a city in a mountainous region of Northern Thailand, where its truly made for both vegans and vegetarians to live. Though it isn’t as zen-like and yoga-friendly as Bali, it has a whole string of eateries that served vegan or vegetarian food and plenty of FRUITS! We took Air Asia which flies us directly from Singapore to Chiang Mai! We hop on to a taxi to…
-
CNY Trip to Thailand : Hat Yai and Songkhla
I know, I know. It’s crazy. It does seems like I’ve been travelling non-stop since the last December school holidays. When such travelling opportunities arise, how I could I bring myself to say no? Sometimes I really think that my motto in life is, “to live to travel”. Rewinding back in time, I spent my Chinese New Year Eve on a bus heading from Tuas, Singapore and all the way to Hat Yai, Thailand. That’s like 15 hours of bus ride and this bus journey is even longer than the bus ride I took from Toronto, Canada to Washington D.C in America. The first attraction we visited was Khao Nam…
