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Travel will return, and more of us will travel, although our airplanes might look different   There is no doubt that international travel will recover to its pre-2020 levels in the near future. After all, are you able to name even one person who no longer wishes to travel after spending months working from home,…

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Bangkok is arguably already saturated with luxury hotels, possibly even more so than Phuket, but this hasn’t stopped 3 of the world’s finest brands from entering the market. Of all the beautiful locations in Thailand, Bangkok is rarely my go-to spot for a vacation. I usually prefer to explore new parts of the country. However…

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Get the best exchange rates for Thai Baht (and probably every other currency)   Living in Thailand has so many benefits, like the endless blue skies and sunny days, amazing food choices, cheap exotic fruits and being maximum an hour’s flight from some of the world’s best beaches. But there are a few downsides, especially…

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The Kingdom of Thailand has a rich, multifaceted culture and history dating back to the days of The Siam and Lanna Kingdoms and centering on the current modern age with the capital Bangkok being a well-known hub for travellers across Asia. Visitors to the Kingdom explore the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the current…

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Beloved boutique hotel 137 Pillars Chiang Mai recently expanded into Bangkok and offers guests 22 floors of luxury suites and residences in the fashionable Sukhumvit area. The 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok offers a wonderful combination of big city hotel delights and boutique, attention-to-detail luxury that has already made it the place to stay…

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Sleep can sometimes be a tricky act to master. Luckily for residents and visitors to Thailand, luxury brand 137 Pillars has designed a holistic and calming massage treatment called Sleep by Design Therapy; expertly designed to guide you into a deeply relaxing and restorative slumber. There are many causes of sleep deprivation; insomnia, stress, jet…

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Inside Away Thapae Vegetarian Resort, a fine dining, vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant awaits. I’m guessing most people don’t know about Moreganic restaurant as, despite the signs outside Away Thapae, it’s not easy to find. Tucked away inside the boutique vegetarian hotel, Away Thapae, Moreganic is a sleek and stylish restaurant with an innovative menu…

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Beautiful and secluded but within walking distance to Chiang Mai’s main tourist spots, this 100% vegetarian hotel should be on everyone’s radar as a great Chiang Mai hotel! Some countries are difficult for vegetarians to travel through. From meat-eating Mongolia, the salmon onigiri in Japan, France’s love for foie gras and America’s Burger fueled diet,…

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Shopping is a big deal in Chiang Mai. From the incredible Sunday Night Walking Street to the traditional handicrafts in the San Kamphaeng district, trendy Nimmanhaemin boutiques and brand names of Central Festival shopping mall, Chiang Mai has a lot to offer. Second only to Bangkok when it comes to shopping, Chiang Mai is the…

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From 22nd April until to 29th June, some of the world’s best wellness gurus descend on the spectacular 137 Pillars Bangkok. The newer, sister property to the award-winning 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, the 137 Pillars Suites & Residences hosts their Season of Wellness and offers a range of balancing, aligning and restorative experiences from…

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