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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Damnoen Saduak

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.

Kanchanaburi

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

Situated at  Nakhon Pathom, only 1 hour from Bangkok, Phra Pathom Chedi is the highest stupa in Thailand (and nearly the highest in the world).

Phra Pathom Chedi

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Chedi Phra Pathom is a sacred place, which, because of its proximity to Bangkok, is often visited by people from Bangkok. Chedi Phra Pathom is somewhere that you go with your family. I've been there several times and each time I admire the Thais who give gifts and prayers to the statue of the Buddha, opposite the staircase of the main entrance. Fewer people go to the tower of the Chedi. Although as it has a circumference of 235m there's plenty of space to avoid walking into other people. Chedi Phra Pathom is made up of several buildings that are part of the strcuture that surrounds the main dome. They include a meditation room, an ordination room and Vihara (monasteries) at each cardinal point, one of which has a reclining buddha, and another amazing frescoes on the walls. Sometimes you will meet apprentice monks.  There are also some interesting narrow cavities which can contain statues or a place to pray. I smiled when I saw a man who was supposed to be praying, sleeping quietly on 2 chairs, while a monk asked me whether I wanted to give a blessing that would lead to a donation (which I don't really recommend as gifts are supposed to be spontaneous and not forced or encouraged).

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