In this article you'll find a description of Ko Tarutao, one of Thailand's many hidden paradises, often overlooked by mainstream tourism.

Ko Tarutao, a lost paradise

In this article you will find good ideas for trekking in the mountains of northern Thailand.

The northern mountains, a paradise for trekkers

In this article you will find a description of Bangkok, the gigantic capital of the country and even of the continent.

Bangkok, the capital of a continent

The Khong Chiam region is still largely unaffected by tourism and, for those willing to explore it, offers spectacular scenery and the promise of peaceful days spent well away from the noise and chaos of the urban environment. With its waterfalls, cliffs and rock paintings, Pha Taem is the kind of place you simply never tire of exploring.

The magic of Pha Taem, north of Khong Chiam

Damnoen Saduak is a floating market that unfortunately has become too touristy and is no longer authentic.

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Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Travelling in an auto rickshaw will make you feel Bangkok, the hyperactive capital, buzz with life. Next step: the south of Thailand, which is even more charming… Bays, coves, bungalows on deserted beaches, clear water and colourful corals, underwater caves and rocks springing from the sea. Your journey to Thailand will allow you to experience the flavour of salty water, diving and blissful idleness.You will continue your journey north to Chiang Mai, where you will learn so much: there are so many cooking classes and massage courses to choose from. Later, you will take one of the most beautiful roads in the north, Chiang Maia Mae Hong Son, a journey brave travellers will take on two wheels. Between discovering misty, jungle-covered hillsides and villages nestled deep in splendid valleys: your stay in Thailand will be almost supernaturally beautiful.

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Situated to the east of Bangkok, Erawan is a national park that is best known for its turquoise blue waterfalls.

Erawan

Bang Pa In is a small village south of Ayutthaya Historical Park, mainly known and visited because of the royal summer palace located there.

Bang Pa In

A small town best known for the large number of monkeys in its center, both attractive and scary! The temples remind you that the town was once an important cultural center.

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Kanchanaburi, in the west of the country, is a beautiful region visited mainly for the bridge on the River Kwai and for the national parks in the area.

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For anyone keen on history, especially that concerning the troubled period of World War II,  Kanchanaburi is an essential place to visit in Thailand.  Though the bridge itself didn't impress me that much, it's really all about the history behind it, especially that concerning the railway that crosses it. There is not just one, but two museums tracing the story of this bloody episode in Thailand's history: the JEATH museum and the Thailand–Burma Railway Museum. I also visited the impressive military cemetery to pay my respects to all those young soldiers who died for this folly. For the rest, and getting away from all this, the town itself is quite peaceful and lacks, in my opinion, anything else of interest. Many of the tourists are just visiting on their way somewhere else, preferring to focus on the other attractions in the region, i.e. Erawan National Parkand that of Sai Yok, with its caves and collection of waterfalls, as well as the other activities you can do along the River Kwai. For those who like to get off the beaten track, there's the Khmer temple of Prasat Muang Singh, 40 km to the east. By contrast, I do not recommend visiting the Tiger Temple. Even though it's impressive to be able to get up close and touch a tiger, the temple has become too commercial, and foreign volunteers have now replaced the monks, which is a real shame .

Kanchanaburi is a place famous for its bridge over the River Kwai and its dark past concerning the building of the "death railway" during World War II.

On my first trip to Thailand, Kanchanaburi was the first area I visited. I got there by taking a direct bus. I was mainly interested in seeing and exploring the Erawan National Park and its famous waterfalls: a true, clear-watered paradise in the middle of lush, luxuriant forest. Close by is the Sai Yok National Park, though that is somewhere I didn't have time to visit.
In Kanchanaburi I went to see the Death Railway, where there is an excursion available for tourists on which the train passes through what is apparently stunning scenery. I settled for simply watching the train cross the bridge on the River Kwai whilst I explored the museum that recounts the terrible story of its construction. The cemetery also serves as a reminder of the loss of human life involved in that process.

The Death Railway and the bridge were built during World War II by more than 60,000 soldiers held prisoners of war by the Japanese army. A number of them lie buried in a well-appointed military cemetery here. As dark as the history of this railway is, I recommend travelling on it as the landscapes it travels through are magnificent!
But there's a lot more to Kanchanaburi than just this. Its verdant hills and the sunsets viewed from the banks of the River Kwai are a feast for the eyes. The disco-boats sailing up and down in the evenings playing loud Thai music are something you simply must see <a href="/thailand/">when visiting Thailand</a> ! Something else to see is the Wat Tham Phuwa, a temple built inside a stalactite-filled cave.
I was really taken with this little town. If, like me, you're a nature lover, go and see the giant monkey pod tree a few kilometres away. Its sheer breadth will leave you stunned!

Kanchanaburi, located in the centre of Thailand, is famous for its 'Bridge on the River Kwai.'

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