ONE DAY TEMPLE TOUR IN CHIANG MAI We started with a light breakfast in our hostel, just coffee and toast, and headed out for our first adventure in Chiang Mai. The first temple we wanted to see was Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which is on top of a hill outside the city. We asked […]
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
The first thing you need to know about elephants is that they have been an icon for Thailand culture for centuries, since they were used for heavy labour and warfare, until today when they are still used to entertain tourists. The elephant is also a royal emblem of Thailand. It is known worldly that the […]
How to plan a trip: Our way!
You´ve made your decision. This is the year to make that trip you always dreamed of. To enjoy those incredible places you´ve seen in movies, to experience the food and the smells, to meet the people, to listen to different languages and to take thousands of pictures. But…how do you start? First thing to do […]
Bangkok has it all!
Top tips before you go Before we start talking, if you are planning to go to Bangkok, remember that to visit temples, strict dress codes apply to most of them: men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops). If you’re wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, […]
Ayutthaya
This city, located 2 hours away from Bangkok by train, is the former capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1351-1767) and home to many ruins forming a historical park recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These ruins are characterized by the reliquary towers (prangs) and gigantic monasteries, and are one of the most interesting […]
Hello Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand (fancy name isn´t it?) is possibly the most popular country for travelers visiting South East Asia. The reasons can be multiple: outstanding temples, beaches that look like paradise, great people, memorable food, vibrant cities and the most diverse fauna. Yes, Thailand has it all. Just to understand a little bit of […]
London love
The capital of England and the United Kingdom is one of the most visited cities in the world. And there are reasons for that. Being objective, it has so much to see and do, and so much Western and Eastern world contemporary history has happened through London, that it is hard to imagine the planet […]
City of London
The City of London is the historic centre, where the roman´s settled in the 1st Century AD, and is currently the central business district. It is widely referred to as “the City”, capitalizing City to differentiate it from London as a Metropolis, and is one of the World´s biggest financial hubs. The following are some […]
Westminster and Surroundings
The City of Westminster occupies much of London central area and is located right west of the City of London. It has a LOT of things to see and do. Our favourites, here: Houses of Parliament Officially the Palace of Westminster, it is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is […]
Getting, moving around and staying in London
Getting to London London has 6 international airports serving the city: London City, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and Southend. Depending on the airline you are travelling and your destination, the airport you will end up using. Most frequently used are Heathrow and Gatwick, for which I list details below. For the rest, click on the […]