The Bangkok of Champions

The Bangkok of Champions
The Bangkok of Champions
There’s something inherently grand yet tumultuous about Bangkok: the streets humming with traffic, the nonstop nightlife, the elephants on the sidewalk. Though most travelers venture to Thailand to experience unearthly tranquility, its capital city presents a fast-paced, action-packed alternative for those looking for some extra oomph.

#FriFotos: Make A Wish

#FriFotos: Make A Wish
#FriFotos: Make A Wish
This week’s #FriFotos* theme is SPECIAL MOMENTS, and what’s more special than a child’s hope for the future? Even though it’s sappy, it’s true. That’s why we chose a photo of a family preparing to launch a wish lantern into the night’s sky to celebrate the new year in Phuket, Thailand — though it’s a…

Photos: Where You Went

Photos: Where You Went
Photos: Where You Went
Our readers boast impressive travel résumés, which is why every Friday we ask you the same question on Facebook: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where YOU went, and get inspired to plan your next trip.

Your Thailand Photos

Your Thailand Photos
Your Thailand Photos
Enjoy photos from Thailand submitted to National Geographic by readers like you.

Cobra Boxing in Thailand? Worse Wipeouts? Nat Geo AMAZING Shares the World’s Bizarre-But-True Tales

Cobra Boxing in Thailand? Worse Wipeouts? Nat Geo AMAZING Shares the World’s Bizarre-But-True Tales
Cobra Boxing in Thailand? Worse Wipeouts? Nat Geo AMAZING Shares the World’s Bizarre-But-True Tales
By Alexandra Gordon Nat Geo AMAZING! will air for a second time this Friday on NGC at 7:00 p.m. EST, showcasing the bizarre, fascinating, and outright weird events around the world. This episode of the 10-part series takes you to King Cobra Village, a small town in Thailand where cobra boxing is almost as commonplace…

Photo Story: Volunteer in Swaziland and Southeast Asia

Photo Story: Volunteer in Swaziland and Southeast Asia
Photo Story: Volunteer in Swaziland and Southeast Asia
Traveler intern Daniel Bortz talks with his cousin, who returned last month from volunteering in Swaziland and Southeast Asia, combing through photographs from his journey. Jordan Weitzman, a 25-year-old lifelong Baltimorean, left his Charm City roots behind in January to embark on a four-month adventure. A first-time global traveler, Weitzman ventured to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,…