Discover the beauty of Khao Yai National Park, Thailand’s most ethical elephant destination. From breathtaking waterfalls and wildlife-filled jungle hikes to unforgettable wild elephant encounters, this guide shares everything you need to know for a day-and-night safari adventure in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel Notes
11 April 2022
Staying at The Series Resort in Khao Yai
One of the things that I most liked about Khao Yai is that it’s relatively untouched still by commercial tourism. You’re not likely to see any big chains, or even regional ones for that matter, unless you’re looking. Instead, a patchwork quilt of little independent businesses weave their way through the palm trees and winding mountain roads. The best of those, I think, is The Series Resort.
Bangkok is a city that is no stranger to luxury, and with a city this big there’s quite literally something perfect for every taste and need. After returning dozens of times to visit my family there, I’ve been able to…
Khao Yai surprised me. Rainforest trails, wild elephants, sleek vineyards and cozy boutique lodgings all in one place just a short drive from Bangkok. This slow-travel guide covers what to see, where to stay, how to travel responsibly, and why you might want to stay longer than a weekend.
If you’re researching places to stay in Bangkok, chances are you’ve come across the Kimpton Maa-Lai. It’s one of Bangkok’s newest hotel openings, and is an anchor establishment in Langsuan’s swanky new Sindhorn Village development. It’s location is just a…
2 March 2022
Slow Travel Guide to Bangkok, Thailand
During my recent visit to the city, I experienced a Bangkok that was already a bit sleepier and slower than normal due to the lockdown restrictions. However, this unexpected turn of events allowed me to discover a different side of the city.
During my trip to Phuket, there was one bucketlist item we I had been dreaming of: Koh Phi Phi. Wanting to avoid the crowds, we booked the earliest departure we could find. We woke up well before the crack of…
Nestled amongst the swaying palms and blooming jasmine in the southernmost reaches of Phuket, Amatara Wellness Resort offers an unforgettable experience for those who make the journey.
9 January 2022
A Slow Travel Guide to Phuket, Thailand
If you know someone who’s been to Thailand, they’ve probably been to Phuket. And for good reason. It’s here that you’ll find powder sand beaches, baby blue islands melting into crashing waves in the horizon, impeccably designed hotels, and some…
2 January 2022
Christmas at the Banyan Tree Phuket
Christmas at the Banyan Tree Phuket is an absolute delight. After two years of domestic travel, my boyfriend and I happily our week of island quarantine here as part of the Phuket Sandbox program. Each and every ‘room’ in the…











