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Spreading the holiday cheer
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/12/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post has put together a selection of festive offers throughout Thailand that will put you in the spirit of the holidays and welcome the new year in style as you eat, drink and celebrate your way into 2025. This is part two.
Coming in hot in 2024
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/01/2024
» To welcome 2024, here’s a round-up of what to look forward to outside the country we call home.
Celebrate the magic of Loy Krathong
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/11/2023
» Thailand’s annual Festival Of Lights is renowned for illuminating the Chao Phraya River with an endless stream of floating krathongs and spectacular fireworks. Guru By Bangkok Post lists a few places to join in the celebrations.
Kaiseki’s symphony of summer at Kinu By Takagi
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/05/2023
» After a month-long closure, Kinu By Takagi is open and serving a menu celebrating the onset of Japanese summer and the ingredients that arrive in seasonal supply.
Thai flavours meet international ingredients in 'Summer Journey' at Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/05/2023
» It’s time to take a summer journey with Thai flavours and international ingredients at the Michelin-starred Sra Bua By Kiin Kiin until Sept 30.
Laidback relaxation in Luang Prabang
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/01/2023
» Remember what the slow pace of life was like? I don’t. But this is exactly why places like Luang Prabang in Laos exist. It is to remind us that once in a while we have to take time to enjoy life at a pace slower than what we are used to. In a land, almost untouched by time, the Unesco World Heritage city of Luang Prabang has a certain charm to it that is only enhanced by stays at Belmond’s La Résidence Phou Vao.
Oh shucks!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/08/2020
» On days you feel like a bit of an indulgence for dinner and want to eat light, take yourself to 137 Pillars Suites & Residences on Sukhumvit 39 for succulent Fine de Claire (No.3) oysters from France.
Remarkably uncommon
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/01/2020
» The one place I have been to almost every couple of months last year is Phuket. (I am sure, you've noticed). Has this put me off the island? No. Simply because each visit has been a different experience. Though this isn't my first stay at The Nai Harn Phuket, nothing about it gets old -- not the sun, not the sand, not the sea and definitely not the views.
A journey of the six senses
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/10/2019
» Known for its Gross National Happiness, Bhutan pushes you to pause and take a break from the hectic lives we lead. And, much like a breath of fresh air Six Senses Bhutan will move you to do the same. The philosophy of GNH has been carefully woven into the design and operations of the luxury chain, which has five "lodges" in this mountainous country: Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro.
Day trippin'
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/09/2019
» I get cabin fever if I am in the concrete urban jungle we call Bangkok for too long. A weekend trip to the 'burbs is ideal for when the bank balance is low, but the holiday spirit is high. The capital's surrounding areas are a treasure trove of exciting activities and all it takes is a sense of adventure. So strap on the exploration belts and let's go on a ride!