TRAVEL/PHOTOGRAPHY/HISTORY
My Experience at the Grand Palace in Bangkok
Thailand Diaries: Inspiring Travel Through Photography
“Just studying Buddhism, then meditating and going to Buddhist monasteries, talking to Buddhist monks, combined with the Thai people themselves, changed the way I look at the world.” — John Burdett
As an avid traveler interested in different cultures, I enjoyed discovering the enchanting city of Bangkok, Thailand. It was my first time exploring this lively destination, and I was excited to learn its fascinating history and traditions.
Regrettably, despite our time living as American expats in Yokohama, Japan, during the mid-2000s, my family and I didn’t have the chance to visit Thailand. While Japan seemed like an ideal starting point for discovering the rest of Asia, the responsibilities and energy required to raise young children made extensive travel challenging.
Nonetheless, we could see quite a bit of Japan during that period. We also had the opportunity to travel to China, Guam, and Hawaii.
Fortunately, my sister, an American expat residing in Nichida, Thailand, recommended and accompanied my husband, son, and me on a visit to the renowned Grand Palace during our initial full day in Thailand in November…
