Markets When you are in Bangkok there will be several possibilities for visiting markets. The smaller markets and night markets are to be found all over the city. Around Khao San Road tourist area and in certain neighborhoods more for locals. Then there are two bigger or more famous markets. …
Star City When you’re in Manila you have several options for sightseeing and activities. We have mentioned Fort Santiago, Manila Bay and the Upside Down museum in other posts. That’s not all that Manila has to offer. Star City is the name of an amusement park in the neighborhood of …
Cost of Living The cost of living in Siem Reap can be as cheap or expensive as anywhere in the world. That depends totally on your needs, expectations, budget and number of people. The cheapest apartments to live will cost around $200 a month. This is for a modest (1-2 …
Dipolog City Dipolo g City is a small city with a population of around 130.000. The city of Dipolog is the capital of the southern Philippines province called Zamboanga. Because its location is in the north, it’s called Zamboanga del Norte. The people speak in three or four different languages. …
Connections Siem Reap Town is best known as the gateway to the temples of Angkor. The connections to Siem Reap are plenty from all corners. An international airport is located at the edge of town. Direct buses are available from Bangkok and from Phnom Penh. Buses with one step-over are …
Mekong outing from Vientiane When you are in Vientiane Laos and you feel bored in town or you just want to do something different. Then we have info about a great Mekong outing for you here. Rent yourself a motorbike and get out of town. This all along the Mekong …
Cha-am location Cha-am district is located in the province of Phetchaburi. It’s only a small area of this province and well known for its beaches. Cha-am is a famous place for Thai weekend travelers, expats and tourists of all sorts. As Cha-am can easily be reached by highway from Bangkok. …
Rayong vs. Pattaya Rayong city, which is the capital of the province Rayong, is the city at the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The city of Rayong lies at the coastline. Therefore it could easily be compared to a city like Pattaya, which lies around 70 km north-west …
Floating Market Several places can be visited while in Pattaya when you want to skip a few hours of beach. The floating market is one of the top places on that list. The floating market got established in 2008. It looks mostly like a huge market for souvenirs and/or clothes …
Luang Prabang That Phu Si This hill with its temple on top is also called Mount Phousi. You can’t miss That Phu Si, as its location is along the main center and tourist road in Luang Prabang. The nightmarket is located there too, plus many restaurants, hotels and temples. To …