One of my favorite times to visit Thailand is when the local New Year celebrations are taking place, usually in April in the western calendar. OK, maybe some places will be closed, but most bars and restaurants are open until all hours, catering to the partying locals as well as partying visitors. I was once given the choice between spending a couple of weeks in April in a grotty Thai hostel or five-star Lanzarote villas, and I didn’t hesitate Read the rest of this entry »