Dave Stamboulis is a travel writer/photographer based in Bangkok. Born in Athens, Greece and growing up in the U.S., Dave first discovered Bangkok while on a 45,000-kilometer bicycle trip and moved there for good in 2005.
Dave's photos have appeared in publications around the world. He's the author of Odysseus’ Last Stand, which received the Silver Medal for Travel Book of the Year from the Society of American Travel Writers. In addition to working for Fodor’s Guidebook to Thailand, he is the author of 500 Hidden Secrets to Bangkok, and his travel stories and photography appear in publications around the globe.
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Dave says, "Don't leave Bangkok without seeing a sunset from the top of the Moon Bar.”
Sukhumvit stretches on forever, actually running all the way out along Bangkok's eastern seaboard, but the real action takes place from lower to mid Sukhumvit, basically between soi's 1-55, encompassing the Nana,...
Bangkok's Chinatown is an enthralling place, one of the most authentic and unchanged spots in the city, and one of the most enjoyable spots left for walking. There are so many tiny lanes and narrow alleyways which...
Patagonia is a breathtaking place, home to endless untouched wilderness, and the cleanest air and water left on the planet. Only reached by a private boat, Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa is the best place to experience...
The list of Japanese restaurants in Bangkok is staggering, enough to fill an encyclopedia, which isn't surprising given that over 50,000 Japanese expatriates call Bangkok home. With this clientele and demand, it...
While you can always get a great bowl of khao tom Thai rice soup in Bangkok, it's only recently that creative western breakfasts have become a fixture and actually good. One of the pioneers of creative comfort...
The bulk of travelers visiting Patagonia head to Torres del Paine, famed for its towering rock spires and majestic landscapes. But with hard-to-get permits, uber-expensive campsites and overcrowded trails, it...
