Michael and Matt’s
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Bangkok's LGBTQ+ Scene: A Guide For First-Time Visitors
Explore Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ scene with our first-timer’s guide, gay bars, drag shows, Pride, and culture tips to make your trip unforgettable.
Phuket’s Gay-Friendly Beaches And Beyond
Discover Phuket’s gay-friendly beaches, incredible nightlife, and the LGBTQ+ adventures beyond the typical. This is your ultimate guide to Thailand’s Phuket island paradise.
Bangkok and Phuket Unlocked: Gay Marriage in Thailand and Epic Travel Guide
Explore city buzz and island calm with our Bangkok & Phuket itinerary. Marvel at ancient temples, shop neon-lit markets, and unwind on soft beaches—Your Ultimate guide for LGBTQ+ travellers in Thailand
Bangkok Nightlife Guide for Gay Travelers
Bangkok isn’t just another party city; it’s a place where gay travelers can truly belong, connect, and celebrate every shade of love well after the sun goes down. In this guide, I’m peeling back the curtain on Bangkok’s rainbow nightlife: from cozy queer-owned cafés perfect for swapping stories at sundown, to dazzling drag shows, rooftop bars humming with possibility, and wellness sanctuaries to recharge after wild nights out.
Grab a cocktail, bring your curiosity, and let’s dive in—your most memorable Bangkok nights await.
Hike to the Border of Myanmar | Thailand Backpacking
We wanted to experience Thai culture in the most tight-knit and eco-friendly setting possible, on a hike in the jungle with a local, eager to show us where she grew up. It was my husband Michael’s and my honeymoon. Far from the resorts, we wanted to see Thailand in its everyday context…
An Unexpected Journey to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market | Matthew & Michael
You have to understand that nearly all of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tours leave early in the morning - and many book out in advance. Michael and I are late risers. We missed that opportunity, and with limited time in Bangkok, we set out to get there under any and all circumstances. This is something we could NOT miss being in Thailand. Guide to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
24 Hours In Bangkok | 5 Things You Must See!
My husband Michael and I flew into Bangkok with smiles on our faces, as we were just starting out honeymoon trip and experiencing Thailand for the very first time! With all the chaos of planning a wedding, we actually didn't exactly plan out what we would be doing in Thailand, let alone our first day in Bangkok. Really, we just knew that we wanted to see as much of the city as possible with the little amount of time we had allotted there. And with that, we set off! This is the essential budget travel guide to Bangkok Thailand.