Category Archives: Thailand

Tai Chi with the locals in Bangkok

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Briar's Travel Beat

Apparently, tai chi is all about internal energy flow, but the only energy I’m channelling is nervous energy. How much of a goose (or perhaps that should be crane?) am I making of myself? But I don’t care. I feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodation, Bangkok, Thailand, Travel | Tagged Lumpini Park, Sofitel So Bangkok, Tai Chi | 8 Comments

Postcard of the week – National Thai Elephant Day

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

I’m a little late, but March 13 is National Thai Elephant Day, so I thought I’d post this picture I took several years ago at Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation centre in Chang Mai, Thailand. The centre provides a … Continue reading →

Posted in Postcards, Thailand, Travel | Tagged elephant conservation, Elephant Nature Park, elephants | 3 Comments

Postcard of the Week – Pullman Phuket Arcadia Pool

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

I’m sweltering in Sydney today. It’s over 40 degrees Celsius outside and my air conditioner is struggling to keep up. While I am lucky enough to have a pool in my backyard, I couldn’t help thinking about the gorgeous main … Continue reading →

Posted in Postcards, Thailand, Travel | Tagged Hotel pools, Postcard, Pullman Phuket Arcadia, Resort pools, Swimming pools | 1 Comment

Stolen identity? Not this time.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

I’m overcome with guilt. How could I have ever thought ill of the three lovely young girls? The problem is, when travelling you can become paranoid about thieves and scams. And so it is at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market. Billed as … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangkok, Thailand, Travel | Tagged Bangkok markets, Chatuchak market, markets, shopping, travel misunderstandings, travel scams | 2 Comments

Bangkok back in business

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

According to this report from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, as of the 3rd March the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) has scaled back their protests in Bangkok, dismantling the temporary rally camps at major intersections in the city. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand, Travel, Travel News & Events | Tagged Bangkok, land of smiles, travel, unrest | 2 Comments

Dreaming of a health resort – or ‘wellness retreat’

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Briar's Travel Beat

In my younger corporate days I used to watch older associates heading off to health farms once or twice a year. Back then I thought ‘what a waste of a good holiday’. I got all the rest and relaxation I … Continue reading →