Well, COVID-19 is a bigger-bigger thing than what we have expected. Failed travel plans, work-from-home, no more popcorn time at the cinema. Admit it, we’d do anything to stay home last year. And yes, we feel bored to death when we are asked to. Of course, being just in your room seems boring. But, there… Read more »
It’s truer than true, the novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 is the talk of the town right now. And, it’s a must-mentioning thing when it comes to traveling. Many are getting worried whether they’d be safe going out for a trip. Of course, there are loads of things-to-do that will make you feel way safer on… Read more »
The outbreak of the novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 has caused awareness among travelers. As the latest update, more than half of Thailand Coronavirus cases are cured. Luckily, Thailand’s health security is ranked sixth best amongst 195 countries. However, many still decided to put aside their plane tickets and stay home instead. But ditching the holiday… Read more »
TakeMeTour is celebrating International Women’s Day by empowering our female Local Experts through their fascinating stories. Here, we treat our Local Experts of any gender equally, with the current ratio of 3:2 between women and men. Let’s enjoy this special day with us. From a girl living in Chinatown, to a Local Expert who revives… Read more »
We hope you love the story through a foreigner’s perspective. Don’t forget to discover the traditional side of Songkran with our timeless guide by locals, Songkran Festival: The Ultimate Guide to Thai New Year and Thai Water Festival. Let’s say that you can’t stay dry! Note: Songkran 2020 events held in April is postponed. Substitution date… Read more »
Street vendors of all kinds are undeniably what makes Thai food scene truly unique. While we recommend trying it all, Thai drinks from street vendors are the absolute must. However, ordering can be tricky as not many of them have English menu. Here is a brief intro on the colorful world of those tantalizing milky red, green, orange… Read more »
Guay Tiew (ก๋วยเตี๋ยว) literally means noodles in Thai. Besides eating rice, noodles are our go to food when it comes to satisfying our taste buds. There are many types of Thai noodles you can choose from when ordering at a local noodle stall/ restaurant. The choices can include egg noodle (Bah – Mhee/ บะหมี่), rice… Read more »
Instead of hanging out in Nimman Haemin Road or visiting the cute little pandas or the wild animals at Chiang Mai Night Safari, are there any other things to do in Chiang Mai? Where else can you visit without getting caught up with other travelers? As you may already know, Chiang Mai is one of the top destinations for foreign… Read more »
Bangkok is known as one of the top budget-friendly cities. However, we’ve seen countless travelers take it that just because they have a limited budget, the most they can do is ‘sight see’ the famous and free attraction sites in Bangkok. As your local friend, it bothers us to see you miss all the cheap,… Read more »
Gong Xi Fa Cai! We wish you a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) in 2020! To make a fresh start with good fortune, Thai-Chinese locals adhere to some Chinese New Year superstitions and taboos. Here’s a list of things not to do on Chinese New Year 2020. 1. Doing house… Read more »