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Bangkok is one of the world’s greatest cities for food, it’s everywhere! You can take your pick from street vendor food, small family run restaurants, mid range chain restaurants in the shopping centres, international food, fast food and Michelin star restaurants. Read the rest of this entry »

With a population of more than 11 million, Bangkok is the largest and most populated city in Thailand. Renowned also as one of Asia’s most sophisticated cities, Bangkok is the capital of the country. It became the Thai capital in 1782 during the Chakri dynasty and is by today the nation’s cultural, political, educational and commercial hub. Bangkok is a big and contemporary city full of attractions and exciting nightlife. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent travel has been great, but after 4 months on the road all the planning and organizing was getting a bit tiresome. We booked an 18-day guided tour that would take us from Bangkok all the way through Cambodia and Vietnam with the luxury of nearly everything being planned for us. Read the rest of this entry »

The hotch-potch of huge malls and industrial institutions, sophisticated public transport and bumper to bumper traffic with the wafting smell of traditional Thai faire that lingers in the air could all be a bit over whelming for the first timer, but, the city’s buzz is addictive. Read the rest of this entry »

Bangkok is an excellent place with outstanding hospitality. The hospitality starts from the place where you stay. The hotel staffs are very polite. But if you go in any market place, you can see that the story is same everywhere in Bangkok. Shopkeepers and street vendors are very well mannered and always smiles at the customers. You are also expected to carry a big smile all the time. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to finding hotels in Bangkok, there is no shortage of places that you can choose from. There are plenty of average hotels, and many more luxury hotels that don’t have as extravagant prices as you think. Make sure that you take the time to check out all of your options and don’t sell yourself short because you think you can’t afford a luxurious hotel. With the affordability of a vacation to Thailand, hotels in Bangkok are definitely going to be within your budget. Whether you choose the five star resorts or the three star basic hotels, there is something for everyone when it comes to hotels in Bangkok. Read the rest of this entry »

The largest island of Thailand, Phuket, is actually of the size of Singapore. Initially this beautiful island was named as Tha-Laang, meaning “Cape Salang”. This tropical island lies in the southern part of Thailand. Phuket Thailand snuggles herself in the pleasant waters of Andaman Sea in the coasts of Indian Ocean. Read the rest of this entry »