Dubbed the second most crowd-pleasing Thai festival (after Songkran), you might have already come across the classics of Loy Krathong Festival or the Festival of Lights. The dreamy scene of candlelit floating Krathong and anecdotes on the River Goddess’s grace and the sail away of your bummers are everywhere. But did you know about the… Read more »
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Don’t you love those colorful hanging umbrellas that are trending around the world? Thailand has got them as well and with a local twist. Bo Sang Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai is getting ready for the 37th Bo Sang Umbrella Festival. This year (2020) the festival will run from January 17 to 19 and local-style… Read more »
The weather in Thailand in July is near identical to what most of Thailand has already seen in June. Even though June marks the start of the rainy season for most parts of Thailand, it’s usually in July when rainfall begins to increase steadily, especially near the end of the month. However, that certainly doesn’t… Read more »
We did it again! For two years in a row, TakeMeTour is honored to receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The certificate is based on the consistently satisfied reviews of our customers on the travel website, which is the largest in the world. The Certificate of Excellence factors in the number of reviews, their quality… Read more »
The intermittent tropical cloudbursts mark the official start of the “green season” in Thailand. Although the rainfall usually arrives in May, it is Thailand in June that we can see more greenery in the countryside. It’s a shame that the term “rainy season” drives away many visitors since June is an ideal month to explore… Read more »
Straddling along the bends of the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s Old Town or the Rattanakosin area is undergoing a modern resurgence of late. Founded in 1782 by King Rama I, Rattanakosin is the prototype of today’s Big Mango. For those interested in the heritage and origins of Bangkok, visiting the Old Town is indeed one of… Read more »
Disclaimer: TakeMeTour is not affiliated with any of the organizations mentioned below. This article aims to provide ideas for those looking to volunteer in Thailand. We did, however, had a hands-on experience with one of the organizations and can thus recommend it from our personal impression. While you don’t have to pay to volunteer at any of… Read more »
If there’s one thing that prompts our love-hate relationship with Bangkok, it’s traffic. Fortunately, the ubiquitous motorbike taxis (aka moto-taxis) are our white horses… or maybe not. Riding a Bangkok motorbike taxi can be dangerous and sometimes a major rip-off. But if you know how to ride a Bangkok motorbike taxi and avoid scams, chances are you… Read more »
Now you can feel Japanese in Chiang Mai, Thailand! Hinoki Land: Slices of Japan in Thailand Chiang Mai is full of traditional Northern Thai charms, but a little cultural variety goes a long way, right? The northern city has just taken the universal craze with all things Japanese to the next level. At the brand new cultural park Hinoki… Read more »
Bangkok footpaths under the rain can be a real life version of snakes and ladders even to the locals. We’ve been in such predicaments before and can guarantee that our pavements aren’t the easiest to navigate. We wish you a safer journey, so we’ve gathered a list of 5 things to steer clear of on Bangkok… Read more »