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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Money in Thailand: cards, ATMs and exchange without the extra fees
The 220 THB ATM fee, DCC to decline, exchange offices, QR payments and tipping: the essentials for handling money in Thailand without…
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Short of Breath in Thailand: Heat, Smog and Stairs
Heat, PM2.5 smog, endless temple stairs: how to travel when you are short of breath in Thailand, from an author who lives…
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Saint Louis Hospital Bangkok History: Over a Century in Sathorn
Founded in 1898 by Bishop Vey and entrusted to the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres, Saint Louis Hospital gave its name…
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Which Thai Island to Choose? A Comparison by Traveller Type
Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao or Koh Lanta? Andaman Sea or Gulf, best season, traveller type and access from…
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Isan Thailand: the authentic Northeast, away from the crowds
Isan, Thailand’s vast northeast: food, Khmer temples, the Mekong, the Red Lotus Sea, transport, village etiquette and the best season to go.
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What to Do in Chiang Mai: Temples, Markets, Where to Stay, How Long
Temples, Doi Suthep, evening markets, cooking classes, elephants without cruelty, Chiang Rai, where to stay and getting there from Bangkok: a practical…
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Saint Louis Hospital Bangkok: a practical guide for foreigners
Address, BTS access, services, languages, documents to bring, how a visit works, insurance and payment: a practical guide to Saint Louis Hospital…
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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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The Liège of Oscar’s Notebook: The Real Places Behind the Mysteries
Sart-Tilman, Guillemins, the Carré, La Boverie, Fort de Loncin: the real places in Liège where Victor Lenoir and Oscar Blanc carry out…
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La Saison du souffle (The Season of Breath): The True Story Behind the Book
Pulmonary fibrosis, a number that keeps dropping, and three months in Thailand: the true story behind “La Saison du souffle”, Mr Schaka’s…
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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…
