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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Responsible travel in Thailand: my simple everyday habits
Responsible travel in Thailand: elephants with no riding, a water bottle and cloth bag, respect for temples and monks, trains, corals and…
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Where to watch wildlife in Thailand?
National parks, monsoon forests and reefs: Thailand holds remarkable wildlife, if you know where and how to watch without disturbing it. #Thailand…
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What to do in Krabi when it rains?
The monsoon does not cancel a Krabi trip: it reorganises it. Hot springs, cooking, massages, temples and cafés — what to do…
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How to travel Thailand on a small budget?
Thailand remains one of Southeast Asia’s most affordable countries, if you know where the money goes. Accommodation, meals, transport: the costs to…
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Where to see the sunrise in Thailand?
From Isan’s temple peaks to the northern seas of mist, Thailand offers spectacular sunrises. The best sites, the right hour and what…
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What to do in Pattaya with children?
Pattaya has a reputation that does not match what families find there: Jomtien beaches, Koh Larn, water parks and attractions. #Thailand #Pattaya…
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Where to dive in Thailand?
Two seas, two seasons, very different sites: Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most accessible diving destinations. Where to go, and when.…
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How to visit the Golden Triangle?
The point where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, on the Mekong: a superb landscape, a heavy history, and a few traps to…
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What to do in Koh Chang?
Thailand’s second largest island, covered in jungle, with stepped beaches and waterfalls: Koh Chang is discovered slowly, between sea and forest. #Thailand…
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How to visit the Similan Islands?
Eleven granite islands, turquoise water and some of Thailand’s richest reefs: the Similans must be earned, and planned. Season, access, diving and…
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Tuk-tuk in Bangkok: prices, haggling and traps to avoid
How much to pay for a tuk-tuk in Bangkok, how to haggle without stress, which traps to avoid and when to choose…
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What to know about the Rap Bua festival and lotus throwing?
Every year in Bang Phli, the faithful throw lotus flowers onto the monks’ boats. A spectacular tradition an hour from Bangkok, held…
