Groundbreaking Bangkok Art Biennale 2018
Thailand’s first ever Bangkok Art Biennale 2018, the biggest contemporary art event in the country’s history, is still ongoing until 3 February next year and has so far received overwhelmingly…
Kamalaya: Spa Cuisine of the Year
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa was awarded Spa Cuisine of the Year 2018 at the 14th Annual AsiaSpa Awards, held in Hong Kong on 15 November…
2 for 1 Intrepid Thailand Adventure Cruises
Intrepid Travel is running a ‘2 for 1’ offer on all adventure cruises to Thailand along with a 40% discount for any solo passengers booking on to these departures. The offer is available until 30 November 2018…
Chiva-Som Reopens in Hua Hin Thailand
Internationally renowned wellness destination Chiva-Som reopened early November after a six-month closure to complete the third of four stages of the resort’s first major renovation…
Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2024, Thailand
The Chiang Mai Flower Festival is one of the most colourful events in Thailand attracting thousands of floral enthusiasts year on year. It’s not haphazard that Chiang Mai…
Structural Revival at Kamalaya Sanctuary
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa is launching a new wellness programme ‘Structural Revival’, designed to realign the body and improve posture…
Chiang Mai Jazz Festival, Thailand
Please note that, according to the organisers, the Chiang Mai Jazz Festival 2020 edition has been postponed until further notice. We will publish any news and updates as and when…
Busaba Bangkok Thai Cookbook
With more than 100 Thai recipes, Busaba Bangkok Thai Cookbook brings the taste of Thai cuisine direct to your kitchen. Coral Glennie reviews what treats you have in store. The…
Twitchers, Balloons & Miracles: October Festivals
The summer festival season in the UK might be over and the Oktoberfest might be in full swing, but that does not mean the end to all the joy and frivolity around the world…
Wonderfruit Festival 2023, Thailand
Within just a few years, the Wonderfruit Festival has risen to become one of the most anticipated festivals in Thailand blending music and gastronomy with wellness…
Discover Lesser-known Festivals This Autumn
From whale watching to hot air balloons and golde eagles, swap the tourist trap events for some more remote festivals across the globe this autumn. Hermanus Whale Festival (28-30 September) …
Thailand Travel Tips: Do’s and Don’ts
Having lived three years in the Thai border town of Mae Sot and visiting the kingdom more times than he can recall, Johan Smits shares his Thailand travel tips to…
Loy Krathong Festival 2024, Thailand
One of Thailand’s most beautiful and beguiling festivals, Loy Krathong is enormously popular with Thais and visitors alike. People flock to lakes and rivers to float their krathongs on the…
Yi Peng Festival 2024, Thailand
The Yi Peng festival, one of Thailand’s most charming and alluring events, is incredibly well-liked by both locals and tourists. The north of the country sees its nightly heavens illuminated…
Thailand’s Parks Campaign Against Single-use Plastics
Starting from 12 August, Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will encourage visitors to reduce consumption of single-use plastics …
Elephant Sanctuary on World Elephant Day
To mark World Elephant Day on 12 August, Travel Begins at 40 interviews the World Animal Protection, formerly known as WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals), about what…
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2024
Thailand is certainly no stranger to everything that’s quirky and out of the ordinary. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival held in autumn – also known under its more Taoist-inspired…
Stay at the Amari for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Experience a celebration like no other at Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival. Stay at Amari Phuket, located across a jungle-covered hillside with stunning panoramic views across Patong Bay during 8 –…
Asia Adventure Cruising with Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel has added Asia itineraries to its Adventure Cruising collection in response to the growing demand for more sustainable cruises. Starting in December 2018, travellers can now experience Vietnam…
2018 PATA Grand Award Winners Announced
The tourism industry’s diversity has been recognised as the winners of the 2018 PATA Grand Award and Gold Awards are unveiled. A total of 27 organisations and individuals…
Five-Day Northern Thailand Motorcycle Trip
In search of the legendary Route 1148 in northern Thailand on the back of a metal steed, Johan Smits encounters welcoming villagers, five-year-old coffee and a temple in the sky…
Thailand Motorcycle Rental Tips, Chiang Mai
Thailand motorcycle rental can be an exercise fraught with danger, and that’s before you even get on the road. However, there are massive pluses to be gained from getting off-road…
Try Wellness Holidays with Stay One Degree
With fitness and wellness playing such a crucial role in healthy lifestyles, for many it’s also an important factor when choosing holiday accommodation. The experts from Stay One Degree…
Five Festivals this Weekend
The month of May marks the start of Spring, it is also the time that festival organisers start getting their boots on, hoping to avoid those unwanted showers. At Travel…
