Backpacker Ben Travel Blog » Thailand

Ko Maak, A Tranquil Gem

Benedict Adam — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:12:48 +0000

Not far from Ko Chang, is the beautifully scerene and peaceful island of Ko Maak, fringed with palm trees, surrounded by soft sand and crystal turquoise blue seas. The island is relatively undeveloped with only around 20 different places to stay, ranging from budget [...]

Ko Maak, A Tranquil Gem is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Siam Beach Resort, Koh Kood

Benedict Adam — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:23:47 +0000

Siam Beach Resort is located on Ao Bang Bao Beach on the island of Koh Kod. Ao Bang Bao Beach i’m told, is one of the most beautiful bays on Koh Kood. We had to take the websites and guide [...]

Siam Beach Resort, Koh Kood is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Erawan Falls, Thailand

Benedict Adam — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:45:53 +0000

Erawan Falls, not far from Kanchanaburi, is a 7 tiered, cascading turquoise blue water fall that is surrounded by dense forest. Named after Erawan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology, the falls is located in the 342 sq mile [...]

Erawan Falls, Thailand is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Fire Dancers, Ko Samet

Benedict Adam — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:52:48 +0000

I’ve never really been impressed by the fire shows that you see on a regular basis on any beach in Thailand. However the fire dancers who perform outside the Ploy Bar on the main beach on Ko Samet really are [...]

Fire Dancers, Ko Samet is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Bridge Over the River Kwai Festival in Photos

Benedict Adam — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:36:34 +0000

The Bridge Over the River Kwai Festival takes place every year in late November and early December. The main event is Sound & Light Show, which tells the history of the Death Railway, the Hellfire Pass and the Bridge on the River Kwai. [...]

Bridge Over the River Kwai Festival in Photos is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Elephants, Snakes and Gibbons Galore at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand

Benedict Adam — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:58:42 +0000

Khao Yai National Park was Thailand’s first National park and covering an area of 2,168 square kilometers is the second largest and most popular National Park in Thailand. The park is made up mainly of evergreen forest and grasslands and [...]

Elephants, Snakes and Gibbons Galore at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Benedict Adam — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:58 +0000

Khao Sok National Park situated in Southern Thailand Khao Sok National park consists of the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone khast mountains emerge from the trees with networks of tunnels running throughout. Khao Sok is situated on [...]

Khao Sok National Park, Thailand is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

My favorite islands in Thailand

NomadicMatt — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:58:13 +0000

I’ve been coming to Thailand for years. I first came in 2005 and I feel in love with the country right then and there. I came back here in 2006 and have lived here on and off ever since. I [...]

My favorite islands in Thailand is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Grand Palace Bangkok – Friday Photo

Benedict Adam — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:42:41 +0000

Grand Palace Bangkok – Friday Photo is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Khao San Road, Bangkok

Benedict Adam — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:39:11 +0000

Khao San Road Sunset, Bangkok, originally uploaded by benedict.adam. Khao San road must be one of Bangkok’s most vibrant streets, backpackers from all around the world come together here, to make it their base for exploring the rest of Thailand, [...]

Khao San Road, Bangkok is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog