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Behold the gentle giants
B Magazine, Story by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2020
» A short ride on a jeep brought us along the dirt road. It was just after 5pm in Chiang Rai. The weather was cool, with sunlight seeping between the haze and clouds. We arrived at our destination soon enough. Hiding behind walls of bamboo was lush greenery of the paddy field. We walked through, stepping on stones that led further inside to the big bubblelike structure perched on a raised platform. Right next to it is an enclosure where three elephants roamed.
Hog wild on Koh Samui
B Magazine, Story & photos by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/02/2020
» Taking tentative steps onto a long-tail boat on a shallow beach requires a certain sense of balance. After taking our seats, we put on our life jackets. The engine started and we were off in the sunshine and sea breeze to Koh Taen and Koh Matsum, less than 20 minutes from Phang Ka Bay on Koh Samui. By the time we reached the islands, we were drenched from the seawater that splashed us all along the way.
Exotic sites and wild creatures
B Magazine, Story & photos by Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/02/2020
» Leaving the popular resort town of Pokhara in late afternoon, our van wove its way through the sprawling hillside roads heading to Chitwan, the lowlands in south central Nepal.
2020 travel vision
B Magazine, Published on 19/01/2020
» Top 10 places from the New York Times' 52 picks of destinations to inspire, delight and motivate you to explore the world
Awakening from the quaking
B Magazine, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/01/2020
» Five years after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the country, Nepal is back on the map for Buddhist pilgrims and adventurers to learn a philosophy of life and enjoy the natural beauties.
Cartoon culture
B Magazine, Story & photos by Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/12/2019
» Japan is famous for many reasons, but many would put its top-class anime and manga at the top of the list. The success of these industries has contributed to the nation's popularity as a holiday destination for comic book enthusiasts, families and everyone in between. As a result, Japan is home to a wide range of imaginative amusement parks, themed cafes, art museums and shopping streets celebrating its native popular culture.
Speak no evil
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 24/11/2019
» I was once screwed over massively by a competitor who won a contract via nefarious means.
Discover Bhutan, your field guide to happiness
B Magazine, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/09/2019
» "Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon," announces our Druk Air pilot, about 15 minutes before we land at Paro International Airport. For passengers like me, in a window seat on the left-hand side of the plane, the trip of a lifetime begins now.
Bountiful Brisbane
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/07/2019
» Brisbane is generally not the first city that comes to mind when people think of Australia. Tourists may even skip it altogether for a busier metropolis like Sydney or the artsy Melbourne. But a recent trip to this capital of Queensland became a revelation of what we've been missing out on.