Lumphini Park is a tranquil space in Bangkok…a huge, beautiful park spanning about 142 acres. It’s Bangkok’s version of Central Park & offers locals & tourists the same: the perfect place to go to get away from the organised chaos of the city. The park dates back to the 1920’s …
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Yesterday had us exploring a very cool area in Bangkok called Thonglor where we came across the Stockholm Espresso Bar, a stylish little coffee shop. Lateral Paul (Paul van der Spuy) was in his element as he had finally had his first really good coffee in the city – he’d …
The Talad Rot Fai vintage night market near Chatuchak is open weekends only, from Friday to Sunday, from 07h until 02h. This place totally rocks- it takes retro design and innovation to another level and it is without a doubt the coolest night market in the city. Never have I …
The Wallpaper Guide to Bangkok led me to this stunning & somewhat secluded place in the Ekamai area in Bangkok. Vanilla Garden houses a restaurant called the Royal Vanilla Chinese Restaurant, the Vanilla Cafe & a Bookstore. The garden has a sort of Zen feel to it- sand, flat stones, …
Jim Thompson was blessed with supremely good taste in style & design. His house in Bangkok is a testament to that & to the Thai Silk Company, his legacy. A visit to his home is an amazing & unforgettable experience – it certainly had a profound impact on me & …
I’ve seen so many beautifully styled women in Bangkok. The thing that has struck me most is the return to the softer fabrics …chiffons & voiles that drape softly & move amazingly. The ladies are dressing up it seems…dresses, blouses, skirts, scarves, loose jackets & more. I’m not talking about …
We spent an afternoon absorbing exceptionally inspiring art/ design/ exhibitions/food at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). It’s a must- see when you’re in Bangkok! From their website: The BACC is a mid-town facility for the contemporary arts. Programmes for art, music, theatre, film, design, and cultural/educational events take …
I’m very attached to this resort on Ban Tai beach, Koh Phangan. Mostly I love the staff – Win, Yu, Joy, Yai…happy people who always make our stay so amazing with their humour, kindness & gracious ways. The resort itself is designed as an open space – the restaurant, bar …
They say Bottle Beach- or Haad Khuat by its true name-is the most beautiful beach on Koh Phangan. They may be right. What makes it better than Haad Salad or the beach at Milky Bay for instance is the temperature of the water which is a quite a bit cooler, …