Where to find real Thai food in Krabi, Thailand – 3 places you shouldn’t miss

Real Thai food in Krabi

Krabi in Southern Thailand has long been a popular tourist spot with plenty of places to eat, but not many of them are serving real Thai food. But these three restaurants are the real deal. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel … Read more

Thailand Dreaming – things we miss most from the Land of Smiles

Missing Thailand - favourite places to go and things to do

If ever there was a destination where the traveller’s spoilt for choice, it’s Thailand. So while we’re busy missing Thailand, we thought we’d share some of our favourite things about this beautiful destination. Brought to you by the Travel Authority of Thailand Your longest lasting travel memories grow roots early. They start before you arrive, … Read more

Riva Surya Hotel – riverside luxury in Bangkok Old Town

Where to stay in Bangkok Old Town - Riva Surya Hotel review

On the eastern bank of Bangkok’s mighty Chao Phraya River, the Riva Surya Hotel is a beautiful residence offering understated luxury and spectacular river views in the oldest part of the city. This is where to stay in Bangkok Old Town. Brown and boiling, the muddy rolling turmoil of the Chao Phraya River cuts Bangkok’s … Read more

Visiting Jim Thompson House – the soldier, the sailor, the spy and the screenplay

Jim Thompson House, Bangkok

What have the CIA, the Olympics, a Broadway musical and the finest silk from Thailand all got in common? The answer revolves around one man whose house is now a museum and whose disappearance is still unsolved. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of … Read more

Our travel guide to Thailand’s forgotten capital

Ayutthaya, Thailand

Thailand wears the heart of its culture high on its sleeve. But the ancient city of Ayutthaya – perhaps the most culturally significant part of the country and once its capital – is often overlooked, even though it’s so close to Bangkok. Thailand is in a symbiotic relationship with its own identity. Together the two … Read more

Cook, eat, live Bangkok – understanding Thai food flavours with The Market Experience

Bangkok Flower Market - Market Experience cooking lesson

Perched above the motion and energy of Bangkok’s biggest and oldest market, and teaching recipes passed down from generations, The Market Experience* gives you a keen insight into Thailand, its culture and most importantly its food. Above the hubbub from the marketplace bustling below us, the sizzle and crackle of toasting spices prickled our ears. … Read more

The heart of Okinawa: what are Power Spots and how do you find them?

Power Spots, Okinawa, Japan - Mr & Mrs Romance - feature shot

The moment you arrive in Tokyo you feel instantly energised. Perhaps this sensation it’s the life of the city. Or maybe there’s another, more spiritual reason for this sensation. And it’s something not limited to Tokyo alone. Have you ever arrived in a place and felt that burden of long-haul travel lift from you and … Read more

Where to eat in Okinawa – 5 places locals love to go

Mr & Mrs Romance - where locals eat in Okinawa

Finding where to eat in Okinawa – in fact anywhere in Japan – is a challenge of choice and an art of discovery. You can walk right past the best place on the island without even knowing it’s there. Here are 5 top eateries from a local living in Okinawa, Japan. We were caught in … Read more