The Other Bangkok - An authentic journey into the city's hidden soul

Not an ordinary guide. An invitation to lose yourself in the real Bangkok

This isn’t your typical guidebook. It’s a journey lived in first person.

After two years in Thailand’s capital, I’ve gathered emotions, places, flavors, gems, smiles and little details — the kind that only time (and the habit of getting lost in the city) can truly reveal.

Silent temples at sunset, hidden cafés beneath leafy canopies, markets where time slows down, rooftops where the sky feels closer. The real Bangkok waits beyond the usual routes.

Within these pages, you’ll find practical tips, but also insights, local secrets, and the everyday magic that turns a trip into something more. To guide your wandering spirit, I’ve included an interactive Google My Maps link — accessible straight from your phone. You’ll find authentic restaurants, rooftops, hidden gems and serene corners, each with a short description to help you navigate without losing the thrill of discovery.

✨ This guide is made for those who…

…travel with curiosity and open eyes,

…love the unexpected, but don’t want to be unprepared,

…seek authenticity, without giving up on beauty.

What you’ll find inside:

• All the practical info you need to leave stress behind (apps, SIM cards, payments, where to stay, when to go, and what to pack)

• How to get around Bangkok easily

• The must-see iconic sights — temples, markets, art and spirituality

• Unexpected experiences — even for rainy days

• A food journey through Bangkok, one dish at a time

• A curated selection of cafés, rooftops and cocktail bars to experience the magic of the night

• Everything you need to travel mindfully and safely

• Thai etiquette essentials

• A taste of the Thai language — to use or simply enjoy

• And most of all: a lovingly crafted personal map, to always have the right places at your fingertips

Because Bangkok isn’t just visited.

It’s crossed. It’s felt.

And with this guide, it’ll be like having someone by your side — someone who’s been there… and left a piece of their heart behind 🧡

Manuela