Thailand Travel Blog

Everything You Need to Know About Thai Visa Runs to the Philippines You might not have thought about hitting up the Philippines for your next Thai visa extension, but there’s a whole host of reasons why you should. The country’s got

River Riding: How to Take the Khlong Canal Taxi in Bangkok Exploring Bangkok can be an overwhelming experience. It’s huge, it’s noisy and it’s a bit like the wild west. As a small fry tourist, you’ll need some help getting around

Cooling Off: Best Places To Go Swimming In (And Around) Chiang Mai When the weather’s hot and the sun’s beating down, you need somewhere to escape for a cool, refreshing dip. We’ve put together a list of the best places to

The Ups and the Downs: All About Thai Visa Exemptions Spend one week in Thailand and you’ll want to stay for a year. There’s always heaps more to see and do, and the combination of cold beer & hot sunsets can

Local Tongue-Twisters: Your Guide to Thai Slang Let’s face it, the Thai language can be pretty impenetrable to foreigners. Thai slang? Not so tough, actually! The unfamiliar alphabet, the different vocabulary and the exotic intonations can all make it feel pretty

Absolut Ice Bar, Koh Samui: Breaking the Ice In a country as red hot as Thailand, sometimes you need to cool off. If you’re waiting for a refreshing breeze on a Thai beach then you might be waiting a while but

Bodega Backpacker Stories: Not all who wander are lost. Unless they are drunk as hell and trying to find a way back to their hostel. The first of a series of guest blogs interviewing our guests called Bodega Backpacker Stories is

Tradition in Chiang Mai: Warorot Market, Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is often referred to as the cultural capital of the north. It’s adorned by temples, handcrafted souvenirs and many museums. The traditional Hmong culture is still thriving in the north of

Relaxation Therapy: The Best Saunas in Koh Phangan You don’t have to go far to find a massage centre, a spa or sauna in Thailand. Koh Phangan isn’t any different. The whole island has options right across the board in terms

Flying from Bangkok: Thai Visa Runs to Hong Kong Hopping the border for a visa run is a rite of passage for long-term Thai visitors. Each visa will only last you 60 days, and even with visa extensions in play it’s

Hiking in Koh Samui Reveals Unexpected Wonders Koh Samui’s world class beaches and relaxation aren’t all it has to offer. As well as a stunning coastline, it also boasts a lush and green interior just waiting to be explored. Think tropical

The 5 Best Cafes in Koh Samui to Get Your Caffeine Fix World class beaches on Koh Samui are what the island is famous for, along with its  amazing nightlife. But it’s also filled with awesome places to hang out during

Bloodline Tattoo: Get yourself a lifelong souvenir from Thailand! Here at Bodega we want you to get the most out of your trip to Thailand, and that includes helping you get the best souvenir. Forget about the crappy bottle openers and

Bophut Fisherman’s Village in Koh Samui is a True Beauty Koh Samui is a good place to head for a few days R&R. The sand is golden, the water is clear and warm and there’s a low-key party scene that will

A Whole New World: Thai Fruits You Have To Try on Your Backpacking Trip The cuisine of Thailand is some of the best in the world, and a stroll through a Thai food market is an education in amazing sights, smells