my wanderlist

Take the River Taxi-- to Nowhere

A great way to see a lot of the flavor of Bangkok is to take the Chao Phraya River Taxi up and down the line. It's cheap, you see the sights and sounds of Bangkok, and you also get to see the locals in their commute. I stayed on until we hit the...

Wat Benchamabophit (the Marble Temple)

We spent our first day in Bangkok walking through the older part of the city and visiting its popular temples. When at the end of the long day we arrived at Wat Benchamabophit, a magnificent temple constructed with Italian Carrara marble in 1899,...

Thewet Fish Market, Bangkok, Thailand.

I bet you didn't know that you love bamboo basket mackerel, did you? Well, you're welcome. Now you do.

I've been to Bangkok a half a dozen times over the last couple of years, and on each trip I set aside time to visit Thewet Market. Thewet is...

Polishing the Buddha

There are millions of golden Buddhas for sale in Bangkok, but this was the first one I saw being polished--and with the brilliant orange cloth that both Buddhas and monks are so often adorned with.

Suan Kularb, Bangkok, Thailand

This residence was built for a son of King Rama V and is one of many royal properties in the center of Dusit. If you’re lucky you’ll come across a palace festival, an exhibition, or a market selling Thai snacks and handicrafts here. Corner of...

Chinatown

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10 Baht Mangos

Strolling along Soi 11 in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok you'll stumble upon fruits in all sizes and colors. Grab a green mango for a refreshing snack or a yellow one to mix with your sticky rice.

Great Street Food

For some of the best street food in Bangkok, or ANYWHERE, head over to Soi Texas. Great scene, great food, fun times!

A Grand Grand Palace

No trip to Bangkok is complete without a visit to the Grand Palace, which sits smack in the middle of the city, while resting elegantly on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. From the outside walls to the inside decor, the palace is just dripping...