by Jan Sevilla | Aug 9, 2026 | ESCAPES
There is a Bangkok that rarely appears on the map these days. If you follow the river upstream, you’ll reach The Siam Bangkok hotel — a riverside luxury sanctuary that takes travelers into a forgotten world of wonder, Buddhist-grace, sanuk and the spirit...
by Jan Sevilla | Feb 2, 2026 | AROUND THE WORLD
To experience a different side of Bangkok, hop on a river taxi and sail through its ancient Siamese wonders. Cruising Bangkok’s iconic Chao Phraya River — often called the River of Kings — is one of the best ways to experience authentic Bangkok travel and...
by Jan Sevilla | Sep 2, 2023 | HOTELS
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 24, 2016 | ESCAPES
There aren’t many places left in Phuket where travelers can find peaceful retreats. But if you know where to look, the island could be yours. While many travelers associate Phuket with raucous nightlife and crowded beaches, there is another side to...
