When people think of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is one of the first places that springs to mind. Built in 1782, the Grand Palace started as the official residence for the Kings of Siam, where the King, his court and the royal government were all based until circa 1925. But now The Grand Palace serves […]

Monkey Mountain in Hua Hin is the place to go if you like mountains, monkeys and nice views. Otherwise known as Chopstick Hill, Monkey Mountain is located on Khao Takiab beach and is home to both the Wat Khao Lad temple, and hundreds (if not thousands) of these little cuties. I don’t know if it’s […]

Burgers are a wonderful thing. Soft breaded goodness surrounding meaty patties, designed so that every bite gets a mouthful of flavour. They are a thing of beauty. Unfortunately some burgers are goddamn awful, and during my last 8 months in Bangkok I think I may have tried them all. However, I have recently found a place that […]

Living in Thailand was something I, like many others, had dreamed about.So three months after landing in Bangkok, settled and ready to live my new expat life, I was curious as to why it did not feel like all my dreams had come true. It took a while before I realised it was because I wasn’t working.Determined to take […]