We were fortunate in that we were only a day late, via Dubai with Emirates, arriving back into the UK, although into Gatwick and not Stansted. Although we did have an alert at Dubai, where we had to...

Have seen Wat Arun from our river trips many times, but have not visited the site for over 30 years. The name comes from the Hindu god Aruna. There was been a temple on the site since the 17th...

Did these over a couple of days in between some retail therapy, Bangkok seems to have an excess of shopping malls including Icon Siam, Central World and Platinum Mall. Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha) It...

We have been to Ancient City before, but Di wanted to visit, so off we went as it is only 45 mins outside Bangkok. Very hot and humid day. Bought the tickets for both sites online, saved 50%. Again...

Took a tour to Pattaya and visited the following : Sanctuary of Truth Completely hand carved, no metal used (except for temporary use until joints are completely affixed). Started in 1981 with no...

As Nigel was playing golf for the day myself & Di booked a tour with Get Your Guide to Ayuttaya including lunch and a boat trip, only downside was being picked up at 7am! However, it meant it...

Wat Tha MaiA Buddhist temple well known for its sacred objects such as amulets and talismans, on our last visit we got to visit the museum, but unfortunately closed today. In 1977, a monk named Yod...

On a visit to Dad with our friend Di for a few weeks. Took our favourite trip on the River Express boat from Taksin Bridge to Nonthaburi for a coffee and visit to the Nonth Bakery, Fri evening at...

Spent the last couple of weeks here going out for meals, a bit of shopping (bearing in mind luggage allawance), putting up the Xmas decorations, watching the fireworks from the balcony and swimming...