First off I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone of you, as of this post, Feastography is just a little over a year old and within that time it has grown so much from just a simple side project of mine.

Bangkok Odyssey is an E-Book project that I had been working on for the past 6 months, and I am very excited to share with you a sneak peak of what you can read in this Ultimate Bangkok Travel Guide.

And as a little thank you gift to you, and as a celebration for the launch of Bangkok Odyssey, you can grab yourself a copy with a 25% discount! From $11.00 down to just $7.99!

So without further ado, below are some of contents that is available in the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide.

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Welcome to Bangkok!

bangkok odyssey preview — *A few pages from the “Welcome to Bangkok” Section of the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide*

Welcome to Bangkok! First things first, a little introduction to the capital of the Land of Smiles. This section of the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide contains some important information that you might need before you even step foot into Bangkok. This section of the travel guide talks about:

A Brief History of Bangkok - A little history lesson about how Bangkok came to be. To hopefully give you some insight and context into the culture and traditions of Bangkok and Thailand as a whole.

Best Times to Visit - Important information regarding the best seasons to visit and what the weather in Bangkok will be like during each season.

The Tourism Industry - Details on how accommodating Bangkok is towards foreigners, as well as how comfortable and easy it will be for tourists to get around.

The Dark Side of Tourism in Bangkok - Bangkok isn’t all positive vibes, there is the gray area of the tourism industry such as sex tourism and drug usage, it’s important to be aware about these topics.

Costs and Pricing - Rough estimates on costs of food, transport, and accommodations.

Health and Safety - Useful health and safety tips that you need to be aware of such as scams and regulations.

Insider Tips - Insider tips that you might not know about when visiting Bangkok, such as electrical socket types and our tipping culture.

Thai Traditions and Culture

Bangkok’s traditions and culture extends nationwide, this section of the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide is meant to give you a bit more understanding of Thai culture so you can fully immerse yourself while you are adventuring in Bangkok.

Importance of Buddhism - Buddhism plays a huge role in Thai culture and its effect can be seen literally everywhere. You’ll need to know about the importance of buddhism before visiting Bangkok.

Ancient and Modern Art - A little insight into the thriving art scene in Bangkok which has been influenced by Thailand’s rich history.

Thai Architecture - A quick context into the architectural influences of Thailand’s many palaces and temples that gives insight into the country’s foreign influences.

Political Landscape - Thailand is very well known for it’s political instability, this is something that you must know when visiting Bangkok.

Modern Society and Media - Modern Bangkok society is heavily influenced by entertainment media, you’ll definitely notice it everywhere from small things like haircuts, to bigger things like business trends.

Insider Tips - Some helpful tips and etiquettes that you might not know about Thai culture such as it being illegal to take Buddha images out of the country.

Festivals and Holidays in Bangkok!

Bangkokians (honestly all Thais) love their festivities and holidays, here are some of the festivals and public holidays included in the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide E-Book that you might not have heard about:

Loy Krathong - The festival of lights, a huge and beautiful festival where locals wash away their troubles and sins through little boats called “Krathongs”.

Songkran - The world’s largest water fight that spans throughout the entire country. A perfect way to cool off during the intense Thai summer heat.

Chinese New Year - Although a Chinese holiday, a large population of Thais are actually Chinese descendants. This is a very important festival that is practiced throughout Bangkok.

Jay, Vegetarian Festival - A festival that runs for 9 days to celebrate the cleansing of the body. During this time, vegetarian dishes reign supreme and are promoted.

Bangkok Public Transportation

Bangkok is a crowded city and often times the roads are full of traffic. There are actually many options for public transport in Bangkok. The Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide will go through all of them as well as detailing pricing and various tips to make your traveling a bit more efficient and comfortable.

You’ll find useful information on public transportation options such as the BTS Skytrain, MRT Subway Train, Motorbike Taxis, and Public Busses among others.

Hotel and Hostel Recommendations

In the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide, I’ve included more than a dozen hotel and hostel recommendations that should cover all types of travelers.

If you want to splurge on luxury amenities, Why not take a look at the Marriott Marquis Queens Park? Prefer to stay somewhere budget so you can spend more or travel and activities? Luk Hostel is one of the best hostels in the city.

All of the accommodations have been carefully selected to give you the best location possible to enjoy Bangkok’s various attractions. Plus all of these hotels and hostels are nearby the BTS and MRT making sure that traversing Bangkok is a breeze.

Attractions and Things to Do in Bangkok

Alright, we’ve come to the meat and bones of the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide. There are hundreds of things to do in Bangkok, any many famous temples and palaces, so much that I can’t cover them all otherwise the Bangkok Odyssey book will be 1000+ pages long.

I carefully curated some of the must see and must do things in Bangkok. You’ll find everything from famous temples, to tranquil public parks, to educational museums, and even exhilarating amusement parks. In total there are about 50+ attractions and things to do.

Must Try Foods in Bangkok

Right, Feastography is a food blog first, travel blog second. Therefore I cannot leave out the most important thing in Bangkok, the delicious street food. I’ve included well over 40+ food items in Bangkok Odyssey.

Things like sweets, desserts, snacks, main dishes, soups, noodles, you name it. I also made sure to include some dishes that you probably never heard of before or dishes that are only known by the locals. Things like Hat Yai style fried chicken and Pad Cha are classic favorites to us Thais but foreigners are missing out on these mouthwatering dishes.

In addition to recommended dishes, the “Must Try Foods in Bangkok” section also contains an overview Thai cuisine, such as the history, influences, the 5 flavor profiles, types of dishes, as well as tips and etiquette to enjoying your food in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand.

The Best Restaurants in Bangkok

And you can’t talk about foods you must try in Bangkok without showcasing some of the legendary street food restaurants in the city. Of course, I’ve included some worldwide famous street food restaurants like Raan Jay Fai and Wattana Panich, even Mark Wiens’ favorite Thai restaurant, Soei, is also in the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide, but I’ve also included some lesser known, and local hidden gems like Bamee Kon Sae Lee and Khrok Mai Thai-Lao.

Get Your Copy of Bangkok Odyssey Now!

Once again, THANK YOU so much for your support! The release of my Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide marks a huge milestone for Feastography.

This book is more for you than it is for me, I love to write about food and travel, and seeing that my articles helping not only fellow travelers but local businesses really puts a smile on my face.

As I mentioned, to celebrate the launch of Bangkok Odyssey, there is a limited time 25% discount for the e-book, so make sure to grab your copy here before the offer expires.

I hope the Bangkok Odyssey Travel Guide serves you well, and happy feasting everyone!

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