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With a boheme outlook on life, Dawn loves exploring and immersing herself in all sorts of weird and wonderful adventures. Coupled with a persevering fondness for sharing all her quirky finds, Dawn has a passion for documenting her adventures through her photos and writing. When not busy working away on her MacBook, you will find Dawn going on more adventures, or simply cuddling up to her darling cat, Nyx.
Latest Posts | By Dawn Pillay
10 places to find local Thai durian and durian desserts in Bangkok
6 years ago

10 places to find local Thai durian and durian desserts in Bangkok

By  •  Bangkok

If you’re Malaysian or Singaporean, you’ve definitely sampled durians from Malaysia – Golden Pillow (Jin Zhen Tou), D24, Mao Shan Wang, Hong Xia, and more. We all have a certain …
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5D4N Romantic Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai itinerary for couples
6 years ago

5D4N Romantic Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai itinerary for couples

By  •  Chiang Mai

A wise person (my partner) once told me, “Couples who want to last, need to learn how to enjoy being bored together.” #truestory We should learn to enjoy being together …
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5 reasons to dine at the beautiful Chom Cafe & Restaurant in Chiang Mai
6 years ago

5 reasons to dine at the beautiful Chom Cafe & Restaurant in Chiang Mai

By  •  Chiang Mai

What was your favourite Disney movie as a kid? The Little Mermaid? Lion King? Or perhaps…. Peter Pan? As a kid, I always adored Tinkerbell and how adorably devilish she …
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11 Must-try local food in Chiang Mai
6 years ago

11 Must-try local food in Chiang Mai

By  •  Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is one destination that will constantly surprise you with hidden gems at every corner. From its art and culture, to the scenic mountains, lovely weather, cool night markets …
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14 must-try food in Yaowarat Chinatown Bangkok known mostly to locals
6 years ago

14 must-try food in Yaowarat Chinatown Bangkok known mostly to locals

By  •  Bangkok

Written by Dawn Pillay Co-written by Patt Wattanasupt Wondering where to go for your next food adventure in Bangkok? How about Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown where a smorgasbord of incredibly …
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5 reasons to visit Huai Kwang Night Market in Bangkok
6 years ago

5 reasons to visit Huai Kwang Night Market in Bangkok

By  •  Bangkok

Now that you know about the best weekday markets to visit in Bangkok, it’s time to introduce you to one of our favorite finds, Huai Kwang Night Market. The whole …
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6 reasons to visit Doi Tung in Chiang Rai between December and January
6 years ago

6 reasons to visit Doi Tung in Chiang Rai between December and January

By  •  Chiang Rai

If you’re in Chiang Mai, or planning to visit during the winter season – don’t forget to add Doi Tung Development Project in your itinerary. (While Doi Tung Development Project …
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5 places to get a gel manicure near shopping places in Bangkok from 250 Baht
6 years ago

5 places to get a gel manicure near shopping places in Bangkok from 250 Baht

By  •  Bangkok

Scroll through your Instagram feed, or see photos of celebrities online – and you’ll notice that the gorgeous girls usually have one thing in common – perfectly groomed nails. True …
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5 reasons to visit Union Mall near Chatuchak in Bangkok
6 years ago

5 reasons to visit Union Mall near Chatuchak in Bangkok

By  •  Bangkok

You must have heard or read about Union Mall by now. Whether it’s a friend telling you all about how the shopping there is good, or reading an article about …
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4D3N shopping guide to maximise your time in Bangkok
6 years ago

4D3N shopping guide to maximise your time in Bangkok

By  •  Bangkok

Written by Dawn Pillay We know you love shopping in Bangkok, and we do too. So we also know some of the challenges faced when planning that yearly or biannual …
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