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    Bespoke Travel Agent, Niche Marketing Travel/Hospitality Consultant and Blogger. For the last 30 years I have travelled and lived all over the world. Experiential and worldwide travel expertise, specialized in Argentina, New York City, Uruguay, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong among many other international destinations.

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Archive for the "Bangkok" Category

Amulet and Talisman Market in Bangkok

Jan 26 2012
Filed In: Bangkok, Thailand

Amulet and Talisman Market in Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | During your visit to the ChinaTown in Bangkok, which by the way, prides itself to be the oldest ChinaTown in the entire world, you must save sometime to visit the Amulet Market. Located next to the Wat Mahathat, between Maharat Road and the river, the biggest amulet market in Bangkok. Mingle with the local crowd, monks and tourist and be amazed by the things you will find and surprised by those that people praise to.

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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Bangkok

Jan 14 2012
Filed In: Bangkok, Thailand

Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | Also know as the White Marble Palace, a prestigious hall, former reception hall within Dusit Palace in which to court visiting dignitaries, hold state council meetings and royal occasions. An Italian neo-classical Renaissance architecture, Ordered by King Rama V (1907) and finished in the reign of King Rama VI. Commissioned to the architects Mario Tamagno and Annibale Rigotti. Used as Parliament House until 1974, nowadays it is open to the public every day except on Chulalongkorn Day (23 October), the King’s birthday (5 December) and the Queen’s birthday (12 August).

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Exploring the Bridge over River Kwai and more

Jan 02 2012
Filed In: Bangkok, Featured, Thailand

Discovering the River Kwai in Thailand | Kanchanaburi, Thailand | The province of Kanchanaburi is close to Bangkok and borders to Myanmar (Burma). Although there is plenty to see in this region, the Bridge over River Kwai, the museum , Don-Rak Cementery and the ride over the Death Railway are the main attraction, so I went for it. A full day tour, driving for over 2 hours from center Bangkok to the River Kwai Bridge. River Kwai and the Bridge . After entering the Second War in December 1941, Japanese forces quickly overran most of South East Asia. In 1942, in order to find a shorter and more secure line of supply between Burma (now Myanmar) and Siam (now Thailand), the Japanese decided to use prisoners of war and civilian labour to build a single line railway to link existing railheads at Thanbyuzayat in the west and Ban Pong in the east.

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Customer Feedback Heitor Drapier enjoying Thailand

Dec 26 2011
Filed In: Bangkok, Carlos Melia, Customer Feedback, Phuket, Thailand

Customer Feedback Heitor Drapier enjoying Thailand | Amsterdam, Netherlands | It makes me so happy when I receive this messages from either my followers or clients. Heitor and his long time partner chose Thailand as their Christmas and New Years Holidays destination, visiting Bangkok and Phuket. I was more than happy to assist them and pass all the info I was able to gather during my two month stay in Amazing Thailand. Experiential Travel at its best, this is the new and only way to travel, by the hand of experts. Special thanks to everyone at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok and in particular to the Public Relations team. Sipim, you are the best. CM

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Ruen Urai Fine Thai Cuisine

Dec 23 2011
Filed In: Bangkok, Thailand

Ruen Urai Fine Thai Cuisine | Bangkok, Thailand | If you are looking for non pretentious, traditional, basic Thai Cuisine at it full expression and flavor, in an isolated but very convenient Soi of the district of Patpong, then let me highly recommend Ruen Urai, exotique, elegant and exquisite Thai experience. Friend and owner Tom Vitayakui, invited us to a Thai feast, where flavors, textures, colors, aromas were perfectly balanced and combined to compliment all senses and beyond.

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Meeting of the PR Minds at Biscotti in Bangkok

Dec 16 2011
Filed In: Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting of the PR Minds at Biscotti in Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | Being my last two days in Bangkok… I am coming to my favorite spots to enjoy of one more time the things I have really enjoyed during my visit, and even much better if sharing it with the great friends and colleagues I have made during this last few months. This time I return not only to one of my favorite Italian restaurants, but also to one of my TOP hotels in Bangkok, the Biscotti Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel. People you must try the Focaccia with Mascarpone and Truffle Oil, and the outstanding Risotto, just beyond real. (Photo above with Nicola Chilton – Regional Director of Public Relations for Four Seasons Thailand, and iconic Paul Hicks – Business Partner of Grebstad Hicks Communications Asia’s leading Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Communications.). Only great times. CM

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My Street Food obsession in Thailand

Dec 15 2011
Filed In: Bangkok, Pattaya, Thailand

My Street Food obsession in Thailand | Thailand | You all know by now that I have a big Street Food obsession, specially here in Thailand. Since I will be leaving soon, I am on a mission to stuff myself with as much Thai food as I can, and indeed I am pretty damn good at doing that. This time was minced Chicken Balls on my way from Pattaya to Bangkok. I kept seeing those all the time during my time here in Thailand, and was never quite sure what they were, and now I do.

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Khao Tom Soup favorite breakfast in Thailand

Dec 12 2011
Filed In: Bangkok, Thailand

Khao Tom Soup favorite breakfast in Thailand | Bangkok, Thailand | How I am going to miss my daily Thai breakfast when I leave Thailand. The best breakfast ever Khao Tom. A must try with either chicken, fish or pork. You will get addicted to it. Add extra soy sauce and chili. I have become addicted to it, and every morning I crave to have it. (canola oil, minced garlicground chicken or pork (from chicken thigh or breast), salt, soy sauce, chicken broth, jasmine rice or rice porridge, egg, thinly shredded fresh ginger, green onion, coarsely chopped cilantro, dash white pepper powder and you are good to go.!!!). Most hotels serve it as part of their Thai breakfast. This one in particularly was at the Hotel Muse Bangkok. CM

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Hotel Check IN at Hotel Muse Bangkok


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Hotel Check IN at Hotel Muse Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | I would have to say that the brand new Hotel Muse Bangkok, ranks among my TOP 5 favorite hotels in Bangkok. Conveniently located in the area of Lumpini, over the Royal road, only steps away from the Chit Lom BTS SkyTrain Station. The hotel has just been opened two month ago, at Hotel Muse I have found my soul mate in Bangkok. Love this property. Modern, decadent deco, funky and young. Reminds me lots to the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York city.

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Another Gay Night Out at Soi 2 in Bangkok


Filed In: Bangkok, Thailand

Another Gay Night Out at Soy 4 in Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | This time together with my local friend and former Mr Gay Thailand – Pete, we set off to explore the gay night scene of Bangkok. in the district of Patpong at Soi 2 1/2. Who else better than him to show you around the gay night scene of this fabulous city. Being a long weekend, Sunday night looked very promising and indeed was and lots of fun, great music and a combination of locals, expats and tourists. Final and unique destination of the night G.O.D (aka. Guys on Display).

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