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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La Batte market Liège: your guide to Sunday mornings
La Batte market in Liège runs for about 2 km along the Meuse every Sunday morning. Opening hours, local food to try,…
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Long-haul flight over 50: arriving in Bangkok in good shape
Direct or stopover, aisle seat, free mobility assistance booked 48 hours ahead, water and jet lag: my tips for a long-haul flight…
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Floating Market Bangkok: Which One to Choose and When?
Damnoen Saduak at dawn, Amphawa at weekends, Khlong Lat Mayom in the city, the Maeklong train: which floating market near Bangkok to…
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Bang Krachao by bike: a day in Bangkok’s green lung
Bang Krachao by bike: the boat from Khlong Toei, bike hire for about 100 THB, Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan park and the…
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Koh Larn from Pattaya: Ferry Times, Beaches and Practical Tips
Koh Larn from Pattaya: the 40-baht ferry from Bali Hai Pier, timetables to Na Ban and Tawaen, the best beaches and tips…
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Fort de Loncin: visiting the heroic 1914 fort near Liège
Fort de Loncin, near Liège, keeps the memory of the explosion of 15 August 1914. History, galleries, crypt, opening hours, prices and…
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Liège-Guillemins station: Calatrava’s masterpiece to visit
Liège-Guillemins station, designed by Calatrava, is worth a visit in itself: key figures, trains in 2026, the esplanade, the footbridge and photo…
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Bangkok Temples Off the Beaten Path: 6 Quiet Sacred Places
White marble, a 5.5-tonne Golden Buddha and a green glass stupa: six quiet Bangkok temples, with 2026 prices, opening hours and metro…
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Hua Hin: Bangkok’s Favourite Beach Escape, a Practical Guide
Hua Hin, the beach where Bangkok heads at weekends: train, minivan, night markets, Khao Takiab’s monkeys, a royal palace and Phraya Nakhon…
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Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai Bridge: a guide from Bangkok
Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai Bridge from Bangkok: train, bus, war cemetery, museum, Hellfire Pass and Erawan Falls, in 1 or 2…
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Ayutthaya from Bangkok in a Day: Trains, Temples and Tips
Ayutthaya from Bangkok in a day: trains from 20 THB, the must-see temples, tickets, bike or tuk-tuk and what to wear. Mr…
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Bangkok with Kids: 10 Family Days Out and Practical Tips
Aquarium, parks, river boats, a safari park and markets: 10 ideas for days out in Bangkok with kids, with opening hours, prices…
