• Home
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • Morocco
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • Thailand
      • United Arab Emirates
    • Europe
      • Estonia
      • Finland
      • Iceland
    • North America
      • Bahamas
      • Canada
      • Cuba
      • United States
  • A Tale In 10 Frames
    • A Tale in 10 Frames – 1961 Hotel
    • A Tale in 10 Frames – Elephant Nature Park
    • A Tale in 10 Frames – Finland
  • Travel Talk
    • Travel Commentary
    • Travel Gear
  • About/Contact

Nomadic Dispatcher

Wish you were here: Dispatches from my adventures home and away

Thailand

A few of my favourite things: Bangkok edition

2012-11-09 by Tanya Leave a Comment
Vimanmek Teak Mansion

Tour books always seem to have a list of the “must see attractions” of each destination they cover.  Most times, I find they offer great suggestions of highlights but sometimes the most interesting places I’ve found have been through a friend’s suggestion, blogs I’ve read, or pure luck alone.  I would hit all of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thailand Tagged: Thailand Bangkok JimThompson WatArun VeloThailand UrbanAdventures TeakMansion ChaoPhrayaExpress

Bangkok by Bike

2012-11-05 by Tanya Leave a Comment
SSCN0630

Our tour guide Colin (western name, but strong Thai accent) met us in the lobby of our hotel a few minutes after 9am.  Having no idea what to expect (or if I would survive our bike tour…I rarely bike at all even at home), he let us know we were the only 2 on the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thailand Tagged: Bangkok UrbanAdventures VeloThailand Thailand Bicycle WatArun

Top 5 tips for the first 24 hours in Bangkok

2012-11-03 by Tanya Leave a Comment
Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok Thailand

1. Book at least your first night accommodation ahead of time. Depending on where you are flying in from, Bangkok can be a bit of a hike. This is my third visit to Bangkok, and by far the quickest journey thanks to our Emirates flight – 24 hours from Toronto, with a short stopover in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thailand Tagged: Bangkok Thailand ViengtaiHotel ThaiMassage TukTuk Scams Emirates

Recent Posts

  • Which Way is UP?
  • Negotiations with Fate in Nassau
  • Look Out Cleveland!
  • Why I Travel
  • A Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik

Copyright © 2023 Nomadic Dispatcher.

Omega WordPress Theme by ThemeHall