Bangkok travel notes, behind the scenes of Oscar’s Notebook, excerpts from The Season of Breath and stories for little ones: all of Mr Schaka’s articles, newest first.
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Koh Samui: The Complete Guide (Getting There, Beaches, Season)
Flight or ferry, Chaweng or Maenam, the Big Buddha and Ang Thong, rainy season from October to December: everything you need to…
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Thailand itinerary: 2 or 3 weeks, the ideal route
A 2-week Thailand itinerary and its 3-week variant: the stops, how to get between them with times and prices, and the right…
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In the Footsteps of La Saison du souffle: From Pattaya to Isan
Pattaya, Bangkok, Bophut, Ang Thong and Isan: the real places of “La Saison du souffle” (“The Season of Breath”), Mr Schaka’s Thailand…
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Thai Etiquette: The Rules to Know Before You Go
Temples, monks, the monarchy, the wai, head and feet, tipping: the rules of Thai etiquette for traveling with respect.
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A Little Thai Phrasebook: The Words You Need to Get By in Bangkok
A few words of Thai open hearts. Politeness, markets, restaurants, taxis and numbers: the essential phrasebook for getting by in Bangkok.
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When to Visit Bangkok: Seasons, Rain, Songkran and Major Festivals
Cool, hot or rainy season, Songkran, Loy Krathong, air pollution: how to choose the best time of year for your trip to…
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Chu’s House in Isan: One Family, One Village
A house of two ages, a family too big to count and a sister whose hands sense everything: Chu’s house in Isan.
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Day Trips from Bangkok: 7 Ideas for a Day Out
An ancient capital, a market on the train tracks, fireflies, a jungle by bike: the best day trips from Bangkok.
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Fisherman’s Village in Bophut, Koh Samui
Wooden houses that smell of salt, a Friday night market, and at dawn an old fisherman who breathes like him. Bophut, chapter…
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Bangkok’s Chinatown and Talat Noi: Gold, Incense and Street Food
Neon-lit Yaowarat, the Golden Buddha, Little India and the secret alleys of Talat Noi: how to explore Bangkok’s Chinatown by day and…
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The Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok (and How to Get In)
Sky Bar, Vertigo, Octave, Mahanakhon and the little rooftops facing Wat Arun: Bangkok’s best rooftop bars, the dress code and tips for…
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Thonburi: Wat Arun, the Klongs and Bangkok’s West Bank
Across the river, Thonburi keeps the Bangkok of canals alive: Wat Arun, the klongs by longtail boat, the royal barges and Kudi…
