A travelogue by Sarah Casewit: travel designer, writer, and founder of Otherworldly Travel. Field notes, hotel opinions, destination guides, and the kind of advice that doesn't appear in guidebooks.

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Staying at the Star of Bangkok: The Capella

For my stay in Bangkok, I wanted the full experience and chose to rest my head at the Capella Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River. This urban resort experience was nothing short of extraordinary, showcasing the perfect blend of understated luxury, impeccable service by staff that remembered your name from day one, and thoughtfully curated moments that I still think about and recreate in my mind.

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Green aurora borealis in the night sky with stars.

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