This is not a good year for travel. Now say that again with the voice of Dexter from Dexter’s Laboratory. So yea, it really hasn’t. We have been stuck in Bangkok and it is already mid-year! We’ve taken 1 or trips but just to Pattaya and Chonburi. We did, however, visit a new province nearby. It’s just that we have been so busy with work, friends’ weddings and oh yes, Music Festivals! Most of our travels for the past year or so have revolved around it so we’re making it a thing to travel for music.
Music is a big part of our life. OK, not so much for Kanika but definitely Shayan. After seeing some amazing performances, I’ve made it a mission to experience more of it. I just love the feeling of being at a concert or a music festival. So if all we can do at the moment is take a short trip to see our favorite artists, we’ll take it. Seeing the world will have to wait. We’re just too busy otherwise at the moment.
So here is what we are planning for this year.
Knock Knock Festival in Pattaya
Originally we had planned to go to this 2-day EDM festival but then it turned out one of our friends is getting married the same weekend. So we had to cancel our plan to attend. Knock Knock will feature some of the biggest names in the industry such as Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, R3hab, DubVision and much more.
Phuket for Wiz Khalifa
Our next confirmed trip is to Phuket in September to see Wiz Khalifa at Illuzion nightclub. Quite excited for this because Hip Hop artists hardly ever come to Thailand so we’ll take any opportunity. Plus, it’s an excuse for a getaway to the beach!
Wonderfruit
Wonderfruit is like the Coachella of Thailand. We have never been to one because for one it is quite expensive and the other reason was that it’s not really our vibe. However, for experiences sake, this year we might just go.
Using apps that connect travel and music
I’m part of Travel Massive and a chapter leader for Bangkok. So through some networking, I found out about a member who has a startup that combines travel and music. Gigs Guide, although only available in Europe and the US is a great way to plan travels to match concerts and festivals. I love this concept and wish there was one for Asia too. Perhaps there is so if you know, please share in the comments.
Do you like to travel for music or does it play a bit of a role, if at all? Share us your plans for the rest of the year.
Ohhh Wonderfruit sounds cool! Hope you get to go. We’re coming to Bangkok on the 20th of Dec so we miss it. Anything happening after the 20th?
Hey Mammoo. Funny you say that. We are going! Yay.
And about any events after 20th…Ummm, I think there is a NYE festival in Bangkok featuring Armin Van Burren. In 2020 there should be a bunch but you won’t be here.