Felix River Kwai

On the first day we hired a moped, we were staying out of town in the luxury Felix River Kwai resort (with a hair dryer!!). We spent a couple of lazy days relaxing by the pool and soaking up the sun. On the second night we had dinner al fresco in the ...

We left Bangkok in the morning and after a few hours drive we arrived in Kanchanaburi, the site of the infamous Bridge over the river Kwai. Unfortunately neither of us were 100% sure as to why the bridge was as famous as what it was, this didn't stop us ...

... POW cemetary where we read many of the testimonials on the gravestones. Before lunch we spent a few hours at the Bridge over the river Kwai (or Kwae in Thai). Made so famous by the film by the same name, it did not disappoint. Amazing feelings as we ...

... one street where food stalls share space with the honda garage - mechanics next to cooking.  We stayed at the hotel Felix which had signs everywhere not to open any windows or doors due to the copious amounts of mossies due to the copious amounts of ...

... walk or cycle around.  There are many inexpensive good restaurants with several at riverside.  I stayed at the Felix River Kwai Resort which I would highly recommend in every respect - comparable accomodation in the US that would likely command $ ...