Thailand

The Perfect Thailand Itinerary for First Time Visitors with a Eco-Conscious Mindset

The Land of Smiles is a beautiful destination and one of our favourite countries in the world. But with over 25 million annual visitors, Thailand is also one of... Read More...

ethical wildlife tourism: Mondulkiri EVP Elephant

How to Recognize Ethical Wildlife Experience in South East Asia

Asia is full of exotic animal interactions. It is one of the main draws for tourism. The western world is filled with boundaries and limitations, and people oft... Read More...

Sunday City Guide: What to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The fifth biggest city of Thailand, Chiang Mai, is indisputably well-known for its lush green meadows, wonderful mountains, remarkable looking grasslands, nice ... Read More...

Most Romantic Destinations in the World

On days like today, romance seems to be on everyone’s mind! Many couples choose to exchange gifts or go out for expensive celebratory dinners, but we are strong... Read More...

Max and Oksana in Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert. Morocco, off the grid vacation

Best Budget Destinations to Visit in 2016

Last month we hit a pretty big milestone in our travels. Between the two of us, we have now visited 6 continents and 50 countries in the world! We’ve traversed ... Read More...

Sunday City Guide: What to do in Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital and one of the world’s top tourist destinations is home to over 11 million people. It’s a cosmopolitan metropolis that boasts a fasc... Read More...

Cultural Close-up: Bizarre Facts You Didn’t Know About Thailand

Welcome back to the Cultural Close-up Series. After a few weeks off, this popular weekend series on Drink Tea and Travel is back with a bizarre Cultural Close-u... Read More...

My Favourite Dishes from Around the World

For me, food has always played a huge part in my travel experiences. It has been a way to discover the unknown, to fall in love with the unexpected, to connect ... Read More...

An Eye-Opening Hill Tribe Trek in Thailand

I cringed with disgust as I looked down at a rusty pan filled with small wiggly bamboo worms. The little Thai boy beside me dropped down on his belly and slid a... Read More...

5 Things South East Asia Taught Me About Travel

A long trip to South East Asia is often one of the most impactful and eye opening travel experiences one can embark on. Seems like one hell of a statement, but ... Read More...

Cultural Close-up: Spirit Houses in Thailand

This weekend’s Cultural Close-up is a tradition commonly observed not just in Thailand, but many other countries throughout Southeast Asia. Throughout Southe... Read More...

In Search of Adventures, Smiles and Waterfalls in Pai

Oh Pai … deep sigh and long pause… where I do even begin? Many of you have probably never heard of Pai, a small town of 3,000 people located 3 hours north of... Read More...

Learning to Cook at the Thai Farm Cooking School

For food lovers out there, Thailand is known to be one of the best travel destinations in the world. While Thai restaurants are now a staple in most western tow... Read More...

Cultural Experiences in Thailand

Thailand has no shortage of activities that will suit the fussiest traveler. From beach getaways and all inclusive resorts, to active adventures like trekking, ... Read More...

Overcoming the Biggest Fear of a Solo Traveler

My biggest worry coming on a 5 week South East Asia adventure as a solo traveler was the fear of being alone: having to eat alone or sit in a hostel alone at ni... Read More...

The aftermath, Full Moon Party, Koh Phanghan, Thailand

From the Jungle to the Beach at Thailand’s Full Moon Party

"Attend the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan" - item #21 on my 30 before 30 bucket list. To be honest I have no idea how it made it on the list in first place... Read More...

Why Koh Tao, Thailand is the Best Place to get Open Water Diving Certification

There is something about Koh Tao that makes it one of the top Thailand destinations for many backpackers from around the world. Getting off the ferry boat, it f... Read More...

The Biggest Scam in Bangkok

First day in Bangkok…sweltering heat, smell of street food and an unbelievable amount of westerners all gathered on a few small streets in the heard of Bangkok’... Read More...

Top 10 Things To Do in Thailand

If you are visiting Thailand for the first time, finding where to go and what to do can be quite overwhelming. Having been to Thailand 4 times, I wanted to shar... Read More...