24-hour Cafés in Bangkok

There a few cafés in Bangkok that are open 24/7. As I find more of them, I’ll add them to this page. If you fancy a coffee after a night’s clubbing, want to stay up to study for an exam, or just can’t sleep, check out

I Love Bangkok Even Though I Hated It on My First Visit

Bangkok is the type of city that most people seem to either love or hate. I fall into both camps. When I first visited in 1999, I vowed never, ever to come back again. Jump forward almost 25 years and it’s now my favorite place in the world. My

Surin Majestic Hotel – The Best Hotel Aircon Ever

That’s title is no exaggeration. I’ve traveled extensively over the years, and this is the best aircon I’ve ever had. When the temperature hits 35C, this is exactly what you need. Surin Majestic Hotel is very centrally located and only a 2-3 minute walk from the

How to Get From Bangkok to Surin by Train

It’s a little more complicated traveling by train from Bangkok these days as the old Hua Lamphong has mostly closed down. Instead, trains run from the brand new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, which is also known as Bang Sue Central Station. It’s a massive train station that’

Vegan and Vegetarian Food Around Thong Lo BTS Station in Bangkok

I’m always on the lookout for new vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Bangkok. This week, I was on my way to check out a different vegan place when I came across a restaurant near Thong Lo BTS station that had an all-day vegan breakfast on the menu. I

Great Cafes Around Phrom Phong & Thong Lo BTS Stations in Bangkok

My wife and I head out for coffee every day, and these are our favorite cafés when we’re staying in the Phrom Phong district of Bangkok. This is a great neighborhood that includes EmQuartier and Emporium shopping malls, Benjasiri Park, and numerous restaurants, bars and cafés. Pacamara Pacamara is

Vegan and Vegetarian Food Around Phrom Phong BTS Station in Bangkok

If you’re looking for vegan or vegetarian food in Bangkok, head to the area around Phrom Phong BTS (skyrain) station. This is a great location for all kinds of food. If I fancy some veggie food, I usually head to one of the two food courts mentioned below. EmQuartier

Journeyhub Hotel – a Great Hotel Near BTS Phrom Phong, Emporium, EmQuartier and EmSphere

After almost 6 months in Europe, we headed to Asia. We plan to spend the next 6 months based in Bangkok. Whenever we need to book a hotel in Bangkok, St. James Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 26 is always our first choice. But note that it recently changed ownership and

Istanbul Cats

If you love cats, you’ll love Istanbul. There are estimated to be between 100,000 and 1,000,000 cats in the city. Even on a short 15-minute walk we sometimes saw 20-30 cats and kittens. We love cats, so it was a great experience for us

Awesome Airbnb Apartment in Istanbul’s Hip Cihangir Neighborhood

During our two weeks in Istanbul, we stayed at three Airbnb apartment. This one was definitely the best. In fact, out of 25 apartments we’ve stayed at over the last six months, this is in the top 3. This is the type of apartment I could happily live in

Our Favorite Cafés in Cihangir, Istanbul

When traveling, we love hanging out at local cafes. Luckily for us, Istanbul has a great café culture. You can find cafés all over the city. It’s tough to choose the best cafés from so many, but our favorite place to hang out was at three cafés in the

Tasty Local Food in Cihangir, Istanbul

When traveling, we prefer to eat food at a local restaurant instead of at the “must see” places that many travelers recommend. The food is usually more authentic as well as being cheaper. You’re also supporting local businesses. We miss this cute little restaurant now that we’re in

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Large 1-Bed Airbnb Apartment Near Taksim Square, Istanbul

We spent a week are this large Airbnb apartment that was just 2-3 minutes walk from Taksim Square. It might sound like it’s in a busy area, but it’s actually in a very quiet residential area. It’s a great location because you’re near the main

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Thai Food in Istanbul

We found an awesome Thai restaurant in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. Even after living in Bangkok for 10 years, I was very impressed with the quality and authenticity of the food there. The food was even better than you get in most Thai restaurants. We ate at this restaurant

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Beautiful Vegan Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

On our first evening in Istanbul, we were luck to find a wonderful vegan restaurant near our apartment. We’ve been traveling around Europe of almost 6 months and this was one the best places we’ve eaten. This cute vegan restaurant is located in the hip Beyoğlu district and

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Grill Centar in Mostar – Our Favorite Place to Eat

When we first arrived in Mostar, we ate at a few of the tourist restaurants near Stari Most. Our favorite there was Restoran Emen. We ate there a few times. But as we explored Mostar, we came across a fantastic local restaurant – Grill Centar. The food there is awesome and

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Traditional Bosnian Food at Restoran Emen in Mostar

As well as being a beautiful city, Mostar also has two other outstanding features – great coffee and great food. We only planned to stay in Mostar for three days but have decided to extend that stay to two weeks. The food and coffee are worth staying for. It also helped