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A Day at the Temple. Exploring Pattaya’s Spiritual Side

September 5, 2024

Today, Noi and I stepped away from the coffee shop for a bit and went to visit one of the temples here in Pattaya. The moment we arrived, everything slowed down. It’s…

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Bangkok, Buddhism, Culture, Thailand, Travel

First Day in Bangkok. Exploring

September 3, 2024

Today was our first full day in Bangkok together, and I was really looking forward to it. Just being here with Noi already makes it different. We started the day simple. Breakfast,…

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Culture, Pattaya, Songkran, Thailand, Travel

Songkran in Pattaya. A Day of Water, Chaos and Fun

April 19, 2023

Today was full Songkran mode. No easing into it, no warm-up. The moment we stepped outside, it started. Trying to stay dry was pointless. Within minutes, we were soaked. Even getting to…

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Culture, Pattaya, Songkran, Thailand, Travel

First Day of Songkran. Water, Chaos and a Taste of Home

April 18, 2023

Today was our first real experience with Songkran in Pattaya. You hear about it, you see videos, but being in it is something else. We started the day simple, or at least…

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Buddhism, Culture, Pattaya, Thailand, Travel

Day Trip to Buddha Mountain. Exploring Khao Chi Chan by Motorbike

April 13, 2023

Today we decided to get out of Pattaya for a bit and take the motorbike. No rush, just a simple plan to head towards Khao Chi Chan, also known as Buddha Mountain.…

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Bangkok, Culture, Thailand, Travel

First Night in Bangkok. Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

April 10, 2023

Our first night in Bangkok started with something a bit different. A dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Getting there was already part of the experience. We took the motorbike through…

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Culture, Pattaya, Thailand, Travel

Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya. Morning Visit and What to Expect

August 6, 2022

Today started early. Around 5 AM I was already awake, and with the heat building up quickly these days, that’s actually the best time to get moving. By 6 AM, I went…

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Bangkok, Buddhism, Culture, Thailand, Travel

Second Day in Thailand. Wat Pho, Rain and Exploring Bangkok

August 1, 2022

Waking up on the second day in Thailand feels different from the first. You’re more settled, a bit more adjusted, and everything starts to feel more normal. Starting the day next to…

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by Carsten

Category: Culture

A Day at the Temple. Exploring Pattaya’s Spiritual Side

First Day in Bangkok. Exploring

Songkran in Pattaya. A Day of Water, Chaos and Fun

First Day of Songkran. Water, Chaos and a Taste of Home

Day Trip to Buddha Mountain. Exploring Khao Chi Chan by Motorbike

First Night in Bangkok. Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya. Morning Visit and What to Expect

Second Day in Thailand. Wat Pho, Rain and Exploring Bangkok