Spending a day in Bangkachao is a great ¨day trip¨ from Bangkok without even leaving the city, even though it feels as if you´ve left. That´s part of why I love it so much. It´s easy to do and it´s also a unique experience because not many tourists do this. It´s more of a plan for those living in Bangkok. If you´re looking for an easy way to get some fresh air without leaving the city of Bangkok, Bangkachao is the perfect solution. Bangkachao, often referred to as the Green Lung, is a large, open green space that makes you…
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Bangkok is a massive city with a population of about 11 million people. In terms of geographic size, it´s also quite sprawling, encompassing almost 1,600 square kilometers, about half of which makes up the city itself. The implications of this for your Bangkok itinerary are that it´s important to stay centrally, to give yourself time to get around, and to plan carefully. For more on logistics and general information, check out my post, Everything You Need to Know For a Trip to Bangkok. In writing this itinerary, I´m assuming that you´ve never been to Bangkok. Most people spend little time…
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I lived in Bangkok for three years, from 2017 – 2020. This trip in February 2024 was my first time back since then, but I know everything you need to know about a trip to Bangkok. Bangkok is generally not on top of everyone´s list of places to visit. It´s chaotic, there´s lots of traffic, it´s very hot, and I love it. I will say, it is a city where you need to know where to go to truly enjoy it. That said, once you discover its magic, I guarantee that you´ll find it hard to leave. Jump To General…