Leaving the dazzling lights of Bangkok behind, I pass through the Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani provinces and head north to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam and one of Thailand’s most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Trading skyscrapers for centuries-old…
There are festivals, and then there is Songkran. Thailand’s traditional New Year celebration transforms an entire country into the world’s biggest water fight. For several unforgettable days each April, streets that normally carry cars and motorcycles become playgrounds filled with…
I’ve visited several zoos around the world, but Khao Kheow Open Zoo, just outside Pattaya, offers experiences I had never seen anywhere else. From watching an elephant swim completely underwater to seeing the internet-famous pygmy hippo, marching penguins, and a…
