Richard Holmes, Author at Hometown Tourist

Songkran in Bangkok – The World’s Biggest Water Fight

by Richard Holmes -

Imagine millions of people racing around a city armed to the teeth with super-soakers, water bombs and hosepipes – each with one sole purpose in mind: to saturate every single human being they encounter. Welcome to Songkran in Bangkok. Celebrated between the 13th – 15th April, Songkran is the traditional ... [read more]

Five Ways to Act Like a Local in Bangkok

by Richard Holmes -

Bold, garish and hedonistic – yet rooted in tradition, Bangkok is a city with something of a split personality. But it’s the quirky contradictions that make it so much fun! At its heart, there are a few local customs that form the fabric of daily life. And if you adopt a few of them during a trip here, you ... [read more]

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Every traveler wants travel tips from people who live in the city they’re visiting. Where do the locals hang out? Where is the best local eatery? What is the one must-see item in your town? Where is the best shopping? Who has the best happy hour? We all want to know.

This is not about reviews; it’s about recommendations. This is about people sharing their favorite restaurant, or that great spot to take an early morning stroll to catch that great view of the city, and the tourist attractions actually worth visiting. Who better to share that information than the locals, the people who live there?