16 Countries from Canada to Cambodia, Japan to USA, Scandinavia to Indonesia, Iceland, Finland, New Zealand, Thailand, (and God-willing many more 'lands'!). Cities include: Bali, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Osaka, Penang, Queensland, , Reykjavik, Siem Reap, Tokyo. Activities include: Ski lessons in Hokkaido, Self-Drive Iceland, Self-Drive Hokkaido, Farm stays in Taiwan, Northern-lights and Santa Claus Park in Finland. Theme Parks include: Disneyland (Anaheim); Tokyo … [Read more...]
So Sofitel Bangkok – So Absolutely Unforgettable
The So Sofitel Bangkok is a truly exceptional hotel. Very few hotels can invoke in us that longing to return so strongly. In fact, that feeling is growing more acutely now even as I pen this post. Just what is so unique about the this hotel? Sanctuary Imagine a hotel that invigorates every aspect of your senses - your sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste. Imagine being invigorated from the intense sensory assaults of the Bangkok streets the moment you step back … [Read more...]
Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok: An Oasis in the Land of Smiles
“What? We’re here already?” I quipped, after hardly warming-up my seat in the hotel’s transport from the airport. In less than 20 minutes, we went from the stresses of clearing immigration, collecting our baggage, negotiating the human traffic to arriving at the foyer of our 5-star luxury resort in Bangkok, in air-conditioned comfort, being greeted by warm, friendly faces – something that always draw us back to this Land of Smiles. Looks like our well-deserved holiday is off to a good start! … [Read more...]
Bangkok Safari World – A Drive on the Wild Side!
We visited Bangkok during the National Day long weekend in August. Because we were travelling with kids, we deliberately incorporated some kid-friendly activities into our Free & Easy itinerary. Our favourite was the visit to the Husky Cafe followed by the Airplane Graveyard. The Bangkok Safari World ranked third. The website provided scanty information so I turned to my friends' blogs, A Million Little Echoes, My Lilbookworm and Growing with The Tans before I finally decided we … [Read more...]
Reflections from Bangkok Airplane Graveyard
This was originally intended as a plain (pun unintended) travel post but two things have changed it. First, the actual visit to this Airplane Graveyard itself. This is not a commercial tourist attraction. It is, technically, a junkyard that happens to house the fuselage and parts of three large commercial jet planes, one of which is that of a B747, Queen of the skies no less, left unceremoniously on this weed-infested land. It is obvious that whatever was the plan for this had not quite … [Read more...]
TrueLove@Neverland Cafe, Bangkok – A Date with the Huskies
We took advantage of the long National Day weekend and escaped to Bangkok, Thailand for a short family vacation. One of the highlights of our trip was a visit to the TrueLove@Neverland Cafe....a themed dog cafe located in a residential district on the outskirts of Bangkok. We hired a taxi driver for a day to bring us to the Bangkok Safari in the morning, followed by the Cafe at noon. Here's a sneak peek! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSxlDUuZ-zg&feature=youtu.be It was … [Read more...]
Bangkok – More than Malls & Massages
Bangkok is a travel destination that is synonymous with shopping. The city of Angels offers a seemingly endless array of shopping options that panders to every shopaholic’s needs. But if you want a holiday that does not revolve around bargaining and credit card swiping, you desire a holiday which gives you the opportunities to discover the colors, character and culture of this wonderfully eclectic city, here are our recommendations of 7 Non-shopping Things to Do in Bangkok 1. Take a boat … [Read more...]
Fun at KidZania Bangkok (with Tips to Maximize any KidZania Experience!)
We love KidZania. Since we got our first KidZania experience with our daughter in KL, the whole family is ‘hooked’! Recently, we returned to Bangkok after a 10 year hiatus and what did we put firmly on our agenda? Yes! KidZania Bangkok! While KidZania jobs are for kids between the age 4 to 12, as parents we enjoyed it thoroughly too! In fact, we think it’s better than going to a theme park because the kids learn something meaningful and the parents get to share it too. Besides, it’s … [Read more...]
InterContinental Bangkok Hotel – Oasis in the City
This was turning out to be quite an ‘exceptional’ trip - our daughter, Dana started the trip ill. During breakfast on our first morning in Bangkok, she was too weak to join us for breakfast. But she needed some food with the medication, so while the wife stayed with her in the room, I went down to ask if the buffet restaurant could prepare congee for her. I approached a staff in the Espresso Restaurant and vividly remembered stating my request with “ My daughter is ill and I was wondering if the … [Read more...]
Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok
Like most busy folks, when we go for a holiday, we look forward to rest, relax and rejuvenate. But like most parents who travel with young kids, unless the kids are meaningfully engaged, it is often a struggle finding time for each other and to enjoy the holiday. When we were invited to the Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok, we knew we were in for an unforgettable experience. After all, this is one of Bangkok’s most luxurious hotels. However, we were also apprehensive since we are travelling with … [Read more...]