Chiang Mai is the northern terminus of a single rail line running between Chiang Mai and Bangkok with stops including Lamphun, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Lopburi, Ayuthaya and Don Muang en route to ...

The Bangkok to Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao route is one of the most common paths taken by travellers and tourists on their holidays in Thailand. Here's a blow by blow summary of the ins and outs ...

So yesterday afternoon I decided to finish off a decidedly ordinary week by running out of money. On the final day that school fees were due. This is a more common occurrence than it should be at Casa ...

Also known as Naresuan Soi 1 and Pamaprao Soi 5, depending on which road you approach from, Soi Farang has long been Ayutthaya’s budget traveller strip. The name translates as “Foreigner Street” -- ...

Sunrise Beach is long and beautiful with a vibe that tends to be mellower than Pattaya Beach. Basic bungalows can still be scored for less than 1,000 baht at a couple of places (Gipsy, Varin Village), ...

The Mekong Delta forms the far southern region of Vietnam and is the rice bowl of the country. Dominated by the Mekong River and its many tributaries, the surrounding lands are a water-world comprised ...

Ayutthaya’s classy old train station is located just east of the island, on the east bank of the Prasak River. When exiting the station, cross the main road and walk down the soi directly opposite to ...

Lower your expectations when it comes to accommodation choices around Gunung Bromo. Many places rely on the fact that folks are only going to stay for one night (and usually half of that anyway) and ...

The old Don Muang (DMK) became a hub of low-cost domestic and regional flights after Suvarnabhumi Airport took over much of Bangkok’s international air traffic in 2006. Travellers using budget ...

Most of the budget accommodation in Nong Khai can be found near the riverfront, with a few places scattered through the rest of town. Budget travellers have several excellent options to choose from, ...

Kep’s accommodation is quite spaced out. While there are some hotels and guesthouses within easy walking distance of the beach, many of the options are clustered up on the hill off the Kampot road, ...

While luxury resorts like those of Khao Lak and Phuket are not to be found in Phang Nga town, there are a handful of solid budget options to choose from, most of which are situated just south of the ...