What is a Sak Yant Tattoo? Sak Yant is the Thai name for the Tattooing of Sacred geometrical designs on the skin. Yant (or Yantra, as they are call them in the west), are normally tattooed by Buddhist monks, or Brahmin Holy men . The Yant tattoos have developed over the centuries under the influence…
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Backpacking Thailand | Day 4: Chiang Mai Old City Walking Tour
I used Google Trips to plan my walking tour around Chiang Mai Old City. Using that app, you can also check out Things to do, places to eat, How to get around and what you need to know about the place. Below is the itinerary I used to walk around: Tha Pae Gate Wat Chiang…
Backpacking Thailand | Day 3b: Getting to Chiang Mai from Bangkok
There are many ways to get from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, the easiest is (1) By Plane. Several domestic and international airlines have direct flights to Chiang Mai and it would be cheaper to have your tickets booked in advance. Airlines that fly directly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai: Thai Airways | AirAsia | Bangkok Airways Another option would…
Backpacking Thailand | Day 3a: Chatuchak Weekend Market
Day 3 – Weekend Market! Woke up a little late and since I had no plan for the day, I decided to try and visit the weekend market. The easiest way to get to Chatuchak Weekend Market is via the BTS. Just hop on the skytrain and get off at Mo Chit Station. You will…
Backpacking Thailand | Day 2b: Experiencing the Night Life at Khao San Road
Day 2b – Drink Up! After going back to the hostel to freshen up, I decided to try and go out for the night. So I booked an Uber to Khao San Road! Khao San Road, besides being famous for it’s vibrant, fun and crazy night life, is also home to a lot of hostels…
Backpacking Thailand | Day 2a: The Old, The New and The Timeless
Day 2a – Old Thailand, New Thailand ! My first stop for the day was the Bangkok National Museum which is just a short walking distance from the Grand Palace. The entrance was free when I visited as commemoration of the King’s death. They have also provided a map of the whole compound which is…
Backpacking Thailand | Day 1: Sawadee krup, Bangkok!
Prior to my Bangkok travel, I researched for a lot of restaurants to try, and unfortunately, I was only able to try…. none! You’ll know why! As for the hostels, I booked both my Bangkok and Chiang Mai hostels at Hostelworld. I will write about both places in a separate blog post. Day 0 –…
FOR THE LOVE OF BACON. 