Koh Tao is called Turtle Island because of its shape reminiscent of that of the animal. It is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, famous for its diving spots. A few days in Koh Tao? Koh Tao is close to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Generally, the usual course of the tourist is […]
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Chiang Mai, the Rose of the North
Chiang Mai is located in the north of the country, on the edge of the Golden Triangle. It is often the starting point for excursions to the surrounding mountains. This is an interesting part to visit, because Thailand is not only paradisiacal islands, but also villages and rice fields. It’s very green, so it’s a […]
Lopburi, kingdom of Monkeys
Only 140km north from Bangkok, 3 hours by train and 28 bahts, is an essential step to the north of Thailand. Many tourists simply spend the day there, while it desserves to be visited for few days. It must be said that the old town is small, and the main temples are 5-minute walk […]
Ayutthaya, the capital of Siam Kingdom
Ayutthaya is one of the main stops (the others being Lopburi, Sukkhotai and Chiang Mai) that tour operators recommend to visit north of Thailand. What makes these cities special is the numerous old ruins and temples that one can visit here. Moreover, these cities are on the same path travelling by train or bus, so […]
Kares Le Roy
Who is Kares Le Roy ? Kares Le Roy is a photographer and director based in Paris. He is a great lover of the beauties of the Orient. Kares and I have known each other for quite some time, and I have seen his work evolve being a bit more amazed every time. So, […]