Bangkok
Bangkok's River Canals
The Venice of the East
Bangkok was founded on canals and at one point was called the “Venice of the East.” The canals are home to the floating markets, where small wooden boats carry vendors in straw hats that peddle food, drink and souvenirs. The floating markets have been around for hundreds of years and are a welcome stop for hungry Intrepid travelers... read more »
Grand Palace
The Royal Grand Palace of Thailand
The Royal Grand Palace is a square complex of buildings begun in 1782 as a royal residence to the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most sacred image. That same year Rama I (first king of the Chakri dynasty) moved the capital of Siam (old Thailand) to Bangkok... read more »
Khao San Road
The Gateway to Southeast Asia
Khao San Road is the meeting grounds for many a backpacker, both green and seasoned. English is spoken fluently here, and hostels and street stalls cater eagerly to tourists. Everything from roasted scorpions to DVD’s may be found here... read more »
One Night in Bangkok
The capital of Siam
Bangkok - the capital of exotic Siam? The bustling metropolis of concrete, glass, and smog is home to over ten million people. It was established in 1782 following the Burmese destruction of the old capital Ayuthaya... read more »
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