Introduction: Why Take the Sleeper Train? Taking the sleeper train in Thailand is a bit of a rite of passage for travellers in the country. Every year, millions of people use Thailand’s rail network, not just to get from A to B, but as part of the journey itself. When...

Eating Vegan in Bangkok Being vegan in Bangkok is both surprisingly easy and unsurprisingly delicious. There’s a reason that Thai food is beloved the world over, but until I moved to London in 2010, it wasn’t something I’d ever really tried before. When I was in university, my now-husband and...

Note: This post was originally written on my previous blog and reflects the process as of July 2024. I've updated it slightly where needed, but always double-check official sources when booking! I have just spent the last 45 minutes trying to book a Bangkok to Chiang Mai sleeper train. I...