Travel Guide: Sukhothai

Sukhothai was the first capital of the kingdom of Siam and is another UNESCO World Heritage site I want to tick off my bucket list. The historic park is located a few miles from the new city, and almost half a day of travel from Bangkok. Despite the quite long journey to Sukhothai, the travel was worth it because I had a lovely time exploring the old and the new.

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Travel Guide to Sukhothai

During our trip to Thailand, I was determined to visit the two most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites because they were accessible by different modes of transportation. Having already explored Ayutthaya with my siblings and husband, only Sukhothai remains on my to-check out list. After a week exploring Bangkok, on a Saturday morning, my husband and I ate our last breakfast at the Station Cafe, checked out, and took the earliest special express train to Phitsanulok. Continue reading “Travel Guide to Sukhothai”

Where to Stay in Sukhothai: Vieng Tawan Guesthouse

Lovely. That was the first word I uttered when I saw Vieng Tawan Guesthouse in Sukhothai. It was a small guesthouse, but it was cozy, and on our first night, I heard a familiar language, Bisaya! Turned out, there was a group of younger girls from Davao who were staying at the guesthouse. They were working in Phitsanulok. Continue reading “Where to Stay in Sukhothai: Vieng Tawan Guesthouse”