Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Anyone who has thoroughly explored the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew will likely have tired feet by the afternoon. Here's the solution: a straightforward massage studio in Talat Yot, right in the heart of Phra Nakhon. Here, it's all about traditional Thai massage and therapeutic bodywork – instead of scented candles and a bathrobe you have to return.

Don't expect a hotel spa. There's no plunge pool, no extensive selection of body wraps and facials. Instead, expect skilled hands, a quiet room, and an hour where someone pampers your calves and erases the traces of the old town. I really like it, and apparently so does the steady stream of locals and tourists who keep the place busy.

The great advantage lies in the late opening hours. The doors remain open daily until 11 pm, allowing you to visit the sights, have a meal, and then come for a treatment before nightfall, instead of sacrificing your precious hours at the temple for a treatment.