Travelfish correspondent Gaby Doman

Thailand-based Gaby Doman is a freelance travel and lifestyle writer. She has over eight year's experience working on newspapers, magazines and websites in the UK, Middle East, Australia and South East Asia.

Publications include Heat, Now, Gulf News, VIVA, Yahoo, Expedia, Phnom Penh Post and in-flight magazines for Bangkok Airways, Air Arabia and Kuwaiti Airlines.

She's now made Bangkok her home, where she can most often be found in the gym eyeing up Thai men or sipping Chang in legendary dive bar, Wong's.

If you have something nice to say, email her at gabydoman @ yahoo.co.uk or follow her on twitter @gabydoman
Website: http://t.co/oNUfJE1

Posts by Gaby Doman:

• Review: Cafe Velodome, Bangkok

  First published: 16 Apr 2013
  

  It’s always lovely to find a good, friendly independent coffee shop after you’ve been trudging around in the heat of Bangkok. Whether you’ve been exploring the Grand Palace or Sanam Luang, Cafe Velodome offers just such respite in the form of a lovely air-conditioned space with park views, delicious cake and a lengthy coffee menu. … read the full post

• Review: Flow House, Bangkok

  First published: 21 Mar 2013
  

  It’s hot in Bangkok. Really hot. Perhaps that’s why Flow House, a simulated wave surfing machine where you can boogyboard or “flowboard” has been so popular since it opened in 2012. It’s been a huge hit for private parties and lazy weekends when kids and adults head to show off their surfing skills — or … read the full post

• Huay Khwang Market, Bangkok

  First published: 19 Feb 2013
  

  It’s midnight. You suddenly remember you need to stock up on fruit, pick up an iPhone cover, browse Chinese medicines and purchase a pig’s head. Fret not, Bangkok’s Huay Khwang market is the one-stop destination where you can check off everything on your shopping list. Especially if your shopping list features a lot of kitten … read the full post

• Review: Spot On, Bangkok

  First published: 04 Feb 2013
  

  There’s nothing nicer than sinking your feet into deep sand, feeling the breeze ruffle your hair and sipping on a fruity cocktail. Well, that’s the thinking behind Spot On, a newcomer on the buzzing Thong Lo nightlife scene, anyway. The beach-themed bar attempts to recreate the laidback vibe of seaside sundowners in the heart of … read the full post

• Haggling in Bangkok

  First published: 28 Jan 2013
  

  There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love to haggle and those who would rather be ripped off and saved the embarrassment of a little playful banter. For those who would rather not be taken for a ride on their trip to Bangkok, you’ll be pleased to know haggling is expected … read the full post

• Talad Rot Fai, Bangkok

  First published: 07 Jan 2013
  

  Bangkok is vast and bursting with things to do, but it can still be a bit tricky finding something off the tourist radar if you’re not familiar with the city. But Talad Rot Fai (the Train Market) ticks all the boxes when it comes to a hip local hangout for those in the know. If … read the full post

• New Year’s Eve in Bangkok

  First published: 27 Dec 2012
  

  Bangkok is surely the most hedonistic of all cities in Southeast Asia, so you can be certain they’ll throw a great party to ring in 2013. Most of the biggest clubs have begun to unveil their New Year plans, with a general theme of “lots of DJs and drink promotions” to entice in the punters. … read the full post

• Review: Levels, Bangkok

  First published: 20 Dec 2012
  

  You’ll never be short of somewhere to drink on Sukhumvit Soi 11 and it seems the last few months have seen an exponential increase in the number of new bars and clubs opening their doors. Competition is getting stiff, but Levels is proving to be one of the most successful launches. Hop in the lift … read the full post

• Bangkok hipster bars

  First published: 11 Dec 2012
  

  Those unfamiliar with Bangkok’s nightlife may assume Bangkok has a monopoly on sleazy bars and not a whole lot else. But those who’ve spent a little more time — demonstrated some dedication, even — on discovering the city’s drinking establishments will know Bangkok has a very fine line in hipster hangouts, too. Often defined by … read the full post

• Review: Above Eleven, Bangkok

  First published: 30 Nov 2012
  

  Rooftop bars are Bangkok’s specialty. But unless you’ve got an awful lot of cash to flash, most people are limited to sipping on one expensive cocktail, taking the obligatory tourist snaps and then heading back down in the lift. But Above Eleven is a little different. While it still offers the excellent views, stylish surrounds … read the full post