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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The Quiet Power of a Reading Ritual: Making Space for Books Every Day
A practical, gentle approach to building a daily reading ritual, choosing books with curiosity and keeping a small record of what stays…
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Thailand at Dawn: Discovering Bangkok Before the Bustle
Discover Bangkok in the very early morning: quiet streets, markets waking up, light on the river and tips for travelling with care…
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Bangkok Without Walking Too Much: Boats, Metro and Taxis
Seeing Bangkok without walking too much: river boats, metro stations with lifts, Grab and metered taxis, and a daily rhythm built around…
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Foire d’octobre Liège 2026: dates, hours and practical tips
The Liège October Fair runs from 3 October to 11 November 2026 on Boulevard d’Avroy: opening hours, croustillons, how to get there…
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Mahanakhon SkyWalk Bangkok: tickets, opening hours and tips
Mahanakhon SkyWalk in Bangkok: 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, sunset timing, getting there by BTS Chong Nonsi and tips for the glass…
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Benjakitti Park Bangkok: skywalk, lake and visiting tips
Benjakitti Park in Bangkok: a skywalk over the wetlands, a big lake, how to get there by MRT, opening hours and the…
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Pattaya Night Market Guide: Thepprasit, Jomtien or Night Bazaar?
Thepprasit at the weekend, Jomtien by the sea or the covered Night Bazaar: which Pattaya night market should you choose? Days, hours,…
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Yaowarat Vegetarian Festival 2026: Bangkok’s Chinatown in Yellow
Yellow flags, “jay” food stalls and happy crowds: Chu went to the Yaowarat vegetarian festival in Chinatown today. Dates, food, rules and…
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Thailand travel: packing light — travel tips — quick tips
In Thailand, packing light: practical ideas for transport and visits. Use these pointers to explore comfortably, enjoy local life and avoid rushing…
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Thailand travel: choosing local transport — travel tips
In Thailand, choosing local transport: practical ideas for transport and visits. Use these pointers to explore comfortably, enjoy local life and avoid…
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Thailand travel: travelling in the rainy season — travel tips
In Thailand, travelling in the rainy season: practical ideas for transport and visits. Use these pointers to explore comfortably, enjoy local life…
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Thailand travel: Ayutthaya by train — travel tips — quick tips
In Thailand, Ayutthaya by train: practical ideas for transport and visits. Use these pointers to explore comfortably, enjoy local life and avoid…
