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Seaside staycation
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 09/04/2021
» With no shortage of comfort, a stay at the seafront retreat of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is as uplifting as ice cream on a hot summer's day. Having just celebrated five years of being in operation, the resort continues to soar in popularity among families despite the pandemic. Solo vacationers and couples will also have an experience that is as sublime as the experience had by the kids doing cannonballs into the resort's pool.
Buffet bonanza
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 19/03/2021
» Many of us have experienced buffets in the form of barbecue, sukiyaki and continental breakfast. Below is a list of less commonly known buffets that are both intriguing and reasonably priced, from a Japanese side dish buffet to one featuring croissants as the star. Make sure you bring an appetite and wear comfortable clothes to these places.
Afternoon tea, five ways
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 05/03/2021
» Scones with jam and clotted cream, dainty cucumber sandwiches and mini desserts have always been part of British afternoon tea tradition and they are all delightful. However, here in Asia we have learnt to add Asian touches to the classic. Guru lists a few places where you can enjoy a lovely afternoon with delights from our side of the world.
Old and not forgotten
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/09/2020
» Situated close to the well-preserved Phraeng Phuthon neighbourhood, Anya Authentic Thai Cuisine is all about century-old Thai dishes, several of which most Thais would not have heard of. They include Hao dong beef (a pungent salad loaded with herbs and tender slices of beef, B230), Banana curry (raw pisang awak banana braised in spiced coconut milk, B180) and Gaeng nang loi (spicy coconut curry with chicken and shrimp-stuffed green bell peppers, B179).
Fruity delicious
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 12/06/2020
» Battle the year-round heat in Thailand with these cafes that offer a zesty range of food and drink options, all focused around a single fruit
Of Meat & Beer
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 20/03/2020
» Before Beast Burger's first opened on Chiang Mai's Nimmanhaemin Road in 2014, the burger joint was already well-known for its bright yellow food truck that busted out juicy American-style burgers. Although the business is no longer from a truck, its spirit is kept alive in Beast Burger's outlook and interiors. Beast & Butter, the brand's first outpost in Bangkok, stands out with its vivid yellow facade. The same colour scheme continues inside. The vibrant, relaxed space is furnished to carry a retro-ish vibe, with brown leather upholstery booths, marble top tables and ceramic green tiles.
The great indoors
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 06/03/2020
» Tired of the ever-present smog that is becoming the new norm and impeding our love for the outdoors? Fear not, we at Guru are here to help! Check out these indoor sports facilities and playgrounds, which are climate-controlled and air-conditioned, and can help lessen cabin fever. They're packed with activities and high-quality facilities that guarantee a good time.
Holey goodness!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 24/01/2020
» Do yourself a favour and toss out those low-quality, mass-produced doughnuts, which are oftentimes fried in old oil and consist of chemicals to prolong their shelf life. At the numerous artisanal doughnut shops that have popped up across the city, you can get high-quality, homemade-style doughnuts. Though each shop is unique, they have one thing in common; they all produce their doughnuts in a non-mechanised way. Dough'nt take our word for it, try them yourself!
Brioche from heaven
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 01/11/2019
» Upon entering the intimate space that evokes an old-school boulangerie spirit, greeting guests by the door are gleaming rolls of giant-size brioche rolls, with their soft surfaces sheen of dark copper hues.
Everything old is new again
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/10/2019
» Bangkok is a city that constantly sees new constructions reaching up to the sky. But if you look close enough, a great number of ancient homes are being brought back to life, reborn with renewed purpose. They demonstrate that embracing historical beauty along with modern innovation produces fascinating and profitable results, with the reassurance that architecturally significant homes are being kept alive. Over the recent years, such places have been popping up more and we hope they continue to. Guru has scoped out some of Bangkok's most admirable, century-old homes to discover the stories behind them.