What to do: Sightseeing in Bangkok [Sustainable Travel]

My first day in Bangkok was such a thrill! And we packed it in on a sustainable sightseeing tour around the city. Bangkok’s Green Day program has a lot to offer! 🌿☀️ 🌱 #thailandinsider

Taking public transport was a breeze, finding my way to Pak Khlong Talad flower market. 🌸 It was lovely to watch locals create colorful arrangements and stock up on beautiful bouquets 💐. With offerings in tow, we walked to Wat Pho to visit the iconic reclining Buddha. He was just there chilling, just as I saw him 20 years ago. 😉

Next, we cruised along Bangkok’s Thonburi canals in a traditional longboat. Groups can even book a solar powered vessel. We pass by the legendary Wat Arun Temple before diving into smaller canals. I loved feeling the wind in my hair, watching daily life pass by.

We arrived to the most magical hidden gem, Poomjai Garden, where I fell in love with the exotic and enchanting lychee orchard that is over 100 years old! Enjoying a delicious and local farm-to-table Thai food lunch al fresco at Natura Cafe was such a highlight. 🍽️There are many eco-activities to enjoy here in this serene hideaway. @poomjai_garden #PoomjaiGarden

After a quick break at the hotel, we were back out for more, ready for a nighttime adventure. But first, we make a stop in Chinatown. We sample some street food and people watch and take in the vibe. I can’t imagine a more picturesque place to have a bowl of noodles, my fave! 🍜

There, we find our three-wheeled ride, an EV tuk tuk, and zoom around the city. 🛺 We stop at interesting temples and sights as the city glows. Fun attempting a long exposure shot 📸 outside the Grand Palace, before jet lag hit me. This blurry selfie was a mistake but represents exactly how I was feeling at that moment. 🤣

Would have loved to continue and admire Wat Arun at night, but this girl needs to crash. Bangkok, I will be back!

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What to eat: Sra Bua, Siam Kempinski Bangkok

Best. Meal. Ever. Just wowed by EVERY course. And there were sixteen of them. I lost count. 🤣 #thailandinsider

Seriously, I stepped off the plane in Thailand ✈️ and into this innovative, elevated foodie experience at the beautiful Siam Kempinski Bangkok. So charmed by the floating pink lotus flowers and orchids creating such a magical atmosphere. I was just wowed by the dry ice welcoming act arriving to the table, and alllll the interesting food ceremonies to follow. How thoughtful they even had a photo of me at my table! I could get used to this! 😉

The creativity, presentation, and flavors were absolutely outstanding. I was especially blown away by the science experiment happening in front of me to prepare our soup course table side. The melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked beef dish with that incredible onion skin blowtorched right in front of me was so memorable, too. I enjoyed tasting the fermented lotus served in a lotus. 🌸 It was also exciting to play a game of hide and seek trying to identify the chocolate desert in a field of Thai chilies! 🌶️

How nice to have these beautiful postcards of each dish to remember the full lineup.

What an enchanting experience to kick off the trip! 💗

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🍽️ Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok @srabuabykiinkiin @siamkempinski
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One thing I love about travel is having unique experiences. Spending the day at Patom Organic Village @patomorganicliving.th was exactly that—learning by doing while supporting a sustainable family run business who is doing great things for the planet. Eco-toursim in Thailand is what it’s all about! 💗🌏🌱

You can participate in traditional Thai activities through hands-on workshops, and YES, I got my hands dirty! I learned how harvest one of my favorite foods—rice! 🍚

We watched a local farmer step knee deep in muddy water to place rows of rice plants into the soil. When I was invited to join, I had to get in there! I rolled up my pants and stepped barefoot into the squishy rice paddie and got to work! Memories of playing in the mud as a child times 10! 🤣.

We also saw how rice is harvested, a necessary step before it ends up in your bowl. For such a staple item, I found the process to grow organic rice the traditional way fascinating. 🍚 (Also flashback to those days I used to work on food TV shows on Food Network. I used to send people into the field, and now I get to do it! Food is just so fun)!

Patom offers 12 hands-on workshops like natural color flower stamping and assembling a custom organic flower aroma oil. 💐 You can also support local business and buy organic products here.

No surprise, this 10-acre farm is certified to international organic standards. 👊

I enjoyed having a Thai Tea at Patom Cafe Sampran 🧋, located inside a beautiful reflective glass building that overlooks the organic grounds where herbs and roses are grown. 🌹🪴 Later, I visited the restaurant on site and sat down at a tasty farm-to-table Thai food lunch. Delish!

What an exciting day on the farm. Patom Organic Living is about 40km from central Bangkok. Fun to get away from the hustle and bustle.

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What a treat to check in to the Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Praya River in Thailand! 🙌 That sweeping river view from my room won me over. So did the stunning orchid displays in the lobby. 🌺 Want a quick tour? #FSBanglok#thailandinsider

I get to call this classy space home for a few nights? What a luxe basecamp to jump off into some city adventures!

You know the White Lotus @thewhitelotus was filmed in Thailand at the Four Seasons, but it was not filmed at this location. Now I’m on a mission to go see the others…😉

I enjoyed sampling Chef Tommy’s signature tasting menu at Michelin-rated Yu Ting Yuan @yutingyuanbkk for some Cantonese cuisine! 🍽️ #nomnomnom

And happy hour drinks at BKK Social was my kind of vibe. 🥂 @bkksocialclub

I also loved having breakfast at Riva Del Fiume Ristorante—so cute and pink! 👊

Excited to come back here and let time stand still. 💗

📍Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Praya River @fsbangkok@fourseasons

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What to do: Patom Organic Village

Where to Stay: Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Praya River