Bira is a beach town at the far south of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It’s popular for its beautiful beaches and great diving spots. Given its isolated location it’s not an over-developed beach spot, which for some people this is part of its charm. Unless you are going to Selayar Island this is the end of […]
Flight Review: Bangkok Airways – Chiang Mai to Bangkok (BKK)
Flight: Bangkok Airways PG 224 From: Chiang Mai (CNX) To: Bangkok (BKK) I flew with Bangkok Airways from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (BKK). At the time of my flight there were six airlines flying between Chaing Mai and Bangkok, with three of those going to Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi (the main airport). I prefer to fly to BKK […]
Guesthouse Review: Jonadda Guest House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Jonadda Guest House Address: 23/1 Ratchavithi Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai, Thailand [Edit: Jonadda Guest House has closed. This review is left as an archive.] I stayed at the Jonadda Guest House in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I walked without a booking and got a double room for 250 THB ($7 USD). I was […]
Guesthouse Review: Jungala House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Jungala House Address: 26 Ratvithi Road Soi 2, Chiang Mai, Thailand [Edit: Jungala House has now closed. This review remains as an archive.] I stayed at the Jungala House guesthouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I walked in off the street and paid 250 baht ($7 USD) for double fan room. The guesthouse is […]
Guesthouse Review: Supreme House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Supreme House Address: 44/1 Moonmuang Soi 9, Chiang Mai, Thailand I stayed at Supreme House in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I walked in off the street and paid 400 baht ($11.25 USD) for a double fan room. The guesthouse is located inside the moat of the old city in the northeast corner. The double […]
Guesthouse Review: You & Me Hostel, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: You & Me Hostel Address: House No.15, Sriphoom Rd, Soi 1 I stayed at the You & Me Hostel in Chiang Mai. I walked in off the street in an area that is lined with accommodation and I paid 300 Baht ($8.30 USD) for double fan room. If you haven’t been to Chiang […]
Guesthouse Review: Ampawan House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Ampawan House Address: 10/2 Ratchadamnoen Rd Lane 5, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand I stayed at Ampawan House in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I walked in off the street and paid 300 Baht ($8.40 USD) for double fan room. I’ve stayed here before as it is convenient to Tha Pae gate and it is […]
Notes on Makassar: The largest city in Sulawesi
Makassar is the largest city in Sulawesi and a major hub for travel in Indonesia. I flew into Makassar for onward travel to Tana Toraja and Bira Beach. These are my notes of things to see, where to stay, cafes, and food to try. Makassar travel map I have marked a map with cafes, food […]
Guesthouse Review: Banwiang Guest House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Banwiang Guest House. Address: 38/1 Ratchadumnern Road, Soi 1, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand . I stayed at the Banwiang Guest House in Chiang Mai. I booked online at the rate of $9.79 USD and selected it for it location near the East Gate of the Chiang Mai moat. Chiang Mai has hundreds […]
Flight Review: AirAsia – Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai
Flight: AirAsia AK 856 From: Kuala Lumpur (KUL) To: Chiang Mai (CNX) I flew with AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. This is the only direct flight between the two cities, though I always check flights with Skyscanner first to make sure there isn’t some ridiculous deal going on with connecting flight. It’s unlikely […]
