วันอาทิตย์ที่ 23 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2556

The Temple on a Volcano: Phanom Rung, Thailand




When you visit Thailand, you'll be very happy to see some Thai temples. And you should be happy because they are freaking awesome. Wats of Bangkok to the crumbling ruins of Sukhothai, there are plenty of temple in Thailand to satisfy even the hungriest of addicts temple.

It might surprise you, however, to know that you can actually get a little overwhelmed by all the temples on offer, bringing you the suffering of travelers to the disease should be "templed out". Symptoms include lack of enthusiasm for visiting the temples, uttering phrases such as "all these temples resemble" or "Not as good as Angkor Wat," the end result is that you prefer to stay in a hotel with a book instead of venturing.

If these symptoms are resolved, do not be afraid, I have a whole post on how to keep alive the fear that you can read here.

Fortunately, being templed out was not a problem for us in Thailand, despite having spent days exploring places such as Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. Everywhere we visited was so interesting and different, incomparable and unique.

Phanom Rung was an exception - a temple which is perched on an extinct volcano Road in the eastern part of Thailand, away from the usual north-south road, and a wonderful place for a couple of hours exploration.





 Some brief history

I'm not the type to open up the story, but I thought a quick bit of background do you no harm. Phanom Rung was of the Khmer Empire (the same guys who built Angkor Wat), built between the 10th and 13 Century, which makes parts more than Angkor. It is one of five Khmer temple, which can be found in Thailand.

Phnom Rung is a Hindu temple built in dedication to Shiva, and symbolizes Mount Kailash, his heavenly abode. These days it is open to the public in the Phanom Rung Historical Park was also assessed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a title I think, quite worthy.

I suspect this is probably history. Let us go to see what this place is like to explore is ...

Thai Dinner and Classical Thai Dance Tour from Bangkok




Siam Niramit Show in Bangkok hotel transfers and optional dinner

Spend one of your best nights in Bangkok at the world renowned Siam Niramit show! This spectacular setting offers breathtaking scenery, over 500 extravagant costume, special effects, state-of-the-art and a troupe of 150 artists who will wow you with their representations of spiritual and artistic traditions of Thailand. The 80-minute show is preceded by a dinner buffet of Thai and Western dishes (if option selected), and the time to explore other attractions in Siam Niramit as a replica of a traditional Thai village, where you get a glimpse of rural life in Thailand. Transportation is included.


 Visit this wonderful dinner evening in Bangkok surrounded by a truly Thai. Sit back and enjoy Thai food and dance.

Chokchai Farm -Nakhonsithammarat




Chokchai Farm is located near the north side of Khao Yai National Park. Chokchai Farm allows visitors to learn more about the firm, is the process of breeding and milk production. A visit to the Chokchai Farm is fun for everyone and has some educational value as well. Who has never seen a dairy should definitely visit this place and go around. It is very well organized, which probably explains the Chokchai Farm received awards for being one of the best tourist attractions. In the park, there are the usual souvenir shops, but also a few restaurants Farm Chokchai Steakhouse them.


The main attraction at Farm Chokchai is a tour around the farm. This begins with a video that explains the history of the farm. It 'really interesting to see how the company has grown and changed from a meat production of a dairy farm. Next is a stop at some of the old farm machinery and milking station. Explains how cows are milked and what is the level of production of these cows.
  


Once you learn how to take milk from cows in factory a stop will be made at the ice cream factory.  
Of course, they all get a taste of their Hummm! ice cream. Then comes the turn of the farm. The area you come to is huge but I guess the areas that we see there is much more. If you visit the park, at the right time, you might be able to see a large field of sunflowers. With the mountains of Khao Yai backdrop, offer a great photo opportunity. I'm not sure what the best time to see the sunflowers, but you can ask directly Chokchai Farm.

After a tour around the farm, you reach the next stop. This is an area where you will find a rodeo and other activities. You can choose what you like to do. Take the time to visit this area is clearly indicated by the well-trained guides. Besides the show, you can drive on ATV, how grows dragon fruit or take a ride.


 From this station, many more events and attractions are visited before returning to the entrance. Once you come back here a stop at the gift shop allows you to take some unique souvenirs Farm Chokchai with you again. Others would have been hungry. Various restaurants offer burgers and steaks
 

Similan Islands -phuket Thailand



The Similan Islands are diamonds crystal clear Andaman Sea ... You do not even need to be a good photographer for atmospheric photographs. Ideally, you should go for a two-day trip to do the best ... is far away and can be exhausting to get to by boat, the more it has the best beach almost for tomorrow morning. Better to choose one of these tours that will take you around for snorkeling, then you put on the island's main restaurant and accommodation are available. I would not go for the cheapest, unless you are on a strict budget, you do not want to travel like a sardine in a can. Of course, if you are a diver, you have dozens of dive centers offer this as an excursion destination of Khao Lak Phuket or even as a cruise ship.Similan consists of nine islands, but you will have time to visit only two or three. The first is well-known for his landmark: some giant boulders stacked on a hill overlooking a beautiful white sandy beach. You arrive in the morning and you will have a little 'time to explore, maybe one hour ... Climbing the rocks is not too difficult, they were added to the steps and stairs. This will give you a beautiful view of the bay. Seeing the shadow of the boats that float above the white sand will give you an idea of ​​how clean water can be. In any case, there is much more to see the rock and the beach.



You will probably get a second stop near another island where you can enjoy a little 'of snorkeling. The water is warm and clear ... how to fly over the incredible coral formations and thousands of colorful fish ... if you start feeding them bread, you will be surrounded by a pyroclastic flow in a minute. If you want a good laugh to feed them bananas, love it. It 's very common to see sea turtles swimming around the boat, I think I know how to get a free meal.The last stop is the island number 4 where you can choose to spend the night in a tent or in a cabin with air conditioning ... I do not know about you, but I chose the bungalow, without hesitation, it is not so expensive. Nothing extraordinary, but you get your own shower (cold water) and toilet, a balcony with a possible view of the sea and the luxury of fresh air in the hottest time of year in March and April. I can not imagine what kind of sauna tent would be. Please note that you must book in advance for tents and bungalows, it would be unwise not to. The last time I went, it was 570 baht for a tent and a bungalow for 2000 plus tax of course.



 


 A thatched restaurant serves lunch and dinner base, water and soft drinks. You do not know if the beer is still for sale because they were talking about banning alcohol in all national parks. So, to this day, I do not even know if you are allowed to bring your own.This island has two connected by a path through a forest of light ranges. The beach in front of the restaurant is large and incredibly white, well shaded for a long time and the water here is too painfully clear and blue. Do not forget sunglasses and sunscreen. The water is very warm and the fish are once again all over the world. The other beach is rocky, but since you have a lot of time, it is fun to explore, to go to every corner of the island.One of the highlights of the residence time Similan Island is a giant snake, maybe 3 meters long, with a nap in the bottom of the stairs leading to the bungalow ... Considered a python. So we had a choice between sleeping on the beach or play our best jump. We chose the latter, but I could not resist to go back and get a shot close-up. The lady at the restaurant told us that it was very unusual ... although, given the size of the small island, I wonder how unusual.

Patong Beach - Phuket




Patong Beach is located in the heart of Phuket, making it a popular choice for some, often what people were complaining about. It's big, it's bold, hard, bright and loud, but people flock like flies to honey. If Bangkok is the Big Mango, then Patong Big Durian: you love it or hate it ...



 

The initial success and popularity of Patong Beach is all about two things: its superb beaches and nightlife are all included. The rest? Shops, restaurants and foot massage is just the icing on the cake. Just Soi Bangla go out at night, and you will understand all there: the people, couples and families with children. For most, this is the party area, for others it is a curiosity to see and talk about once a home. Especially in the part of the crowd looks very feminine and sexy ladyboys dancing on the street in a very small place on the stage, and you get the picture, literally. And do not forget to close your mouth.


 
Patong BeachThe beach is a 2 or 3 kilometers in length and is often crowded in the middle. Remember that you can park your car anywhere in there, even the bike is the problem. In the northern part of the beach, near the Novotel Phuket is much more pleasant and less densely populated. Less people, easy parking, plenty of local food stalls, to have fun and get really blue water in this part.






 

Water in the southern part of the bridge, is not always very clear, but under a bridge photo of an old fishing village is amazing. Wherever you can use a couple of chairs with an umbrella for rent 200 baht, try parasailing, or be killed by a jet ski rental.

Pattaya villas thailand




Pattaya villas offer a wide selection of cheap accommodation mid-range, and a good selection of more residential market. For families or small groups, three bedroom villas in Pattaya 30,000 baht / month can be found Jomtien. For better rates for longer stays, and high standard of accommodation and villas, villas Pattaya stick.
 
Pattaya Villa is more than beach, nightlife and shopping
Pattaya is a great goal from vacation, popular not only as a beach resort and for its entertainment, nightlife and shopping, but also for the wide range of hobbies, he says, golf and horse riding from bungee jumping, karting and shooting - plus a variety of water sports such as scuba diving, jet skiing, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and kite-surfing, and a whole lot more. Pattaya Beach is also very popular as a development conference, convention and seminar venue and the future may include a racecourse, casinos, and a tram. Stay in one of our private villas Pattaya to get the most out of the experience!North, South and Central America Pattaya Beach
Sometimes carry the names of the districts of Pattaya confusion, usually when the shares of the official area of ​​North Pattaya, Central Pattaya, South Pattaya are poorly understood. These names do not correspond to the city as a whole. They refer to the sections of Pattaya Beach, is focused on every sub-district.

    
North Pattaya Beach - Adjacent to the northern end of Pattaya Beach and inland to the north and south of North Pattaya Road.
    
South Pattaya Beach - Adjacent to the southern end of Pattaya Beach and both domestically and in the north and south of South Pattaya Road.
    
Apart from Pattaya beach in the middle of Pattaya Beach and both inland north and south of Central Pattaya Road. The city center is easy to get around. From north to south, a few hundred meters from Beach Road, which runs along the beach, Pattaya Second Road and Pattaya Third Road, with smaller but busy Soi Bua Khao between the two, and the main Sukhumvit Road coastal road. Beach Road is one-way, to the south, which is the second way - to the north. North Pattaya Road is a dual carriageway and carries the largest volume of traffic to and from Sukhumvit Road.
Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach
Grand Beach Pattaya occupies most of the coastline of Banglamung District in the province of Chonburi. It is extended into a larger northern section, areas east of Naklua Beach, the northernmost beach, and the beach of Pattaya, which is the beach, the more Buddha Hill headland, and a small portion divided south, the area of ​​Jomtien Beach is revealed, which is directly south of Buddha Hill, including Dongtan Beach. Our private villas are scattered throughout the region in Pattaya, then you will certainly be able to find a holiday that suits you Pattaya. Jomtien beaches are wider and in better condition, and the atmosphere quieter than Pattaya Beach local and family level. Both places are well suited for the holidays, so be sure that your stay in our private villas Pattaya will be amazing.

Pattaya Girls




One day I met an old woman from New Zealand 60 years old, who unwittingly come to Pattaya in search of underwater adventure. She was so shocked by what he found on the street is that she refused to leave his hotel room after dark.It is not surprising that Western men come to Pattaya by thousands. More than one male visitor, compared with paradise on earth. In fact, there is some truth to this idea, but it is still in Pattaya than sex. In fact, some very beautiful girls live.Most visitors to this part of Thailand use the term "Pattaya Girls" interchangeably with the term "bar girls." In case you are not familiar with Thailand, a bar girl girl working in a bar for drinks, hosts, dancing and socializing with clients.These bar girls Pattaya gets its reputation, but as incredible as it may seem that many visitors, there are other girls here. In fact, there are many beautiful girls in Pattaya, which remain from the bars, have never been in a bar and never in his wildest even consider working in a bar dreams.These "good" girls are not as hard to find in Pattaya. They are everywhere, in fact. There are girls in Pattaya working in banks, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and all kinds of regular jobs. There are even Pattaya girls working as doctors and lawyers. If you only have a bit of personality, you can meet and actually have a relationship with one of them. In fact, they will do everything that the bar girls do, but just do not do it around the world.So, how to meet a girl in Pattaya You? If you plan to be in town for a long period of time, it would not hurt to take a few lessons in Thai language. There are many language schools in Pattaya offers basic "survival" Thai where you learn the basic skills of language, such as numbers, where, when and how the dictionary that can make life much more pleasant in Thailand. Thai girls are very appreciative that you have made the effort to speak their language.If you plan to be in town for a short time, you should check out some of the social networking sites that help meet Thai girls. Facebook and MySpace have the network configuration for the people in Thailand. HubPages is another site that has a community of people living in Thailand. Log in to some of these people to travel. Start networking early.In addition, there are dating sites that many people do not want to use. You may not like the idea of ​​meeting with his Thai girlfriend on the Internet, but in fact quite common in Thailand. In some places, women have to pay to be listed and the kids pay for an introduction. Other sites for free.Finally, there is no substitute for simply let your personality shine through and makes for a beautiful lady Pattaya and start a conversation. Pattaya Beautiful girls are not shy or rude and very susceptible to meet Western men.You have to go slow, however. Just be respectful and take your time. The most respectable Thai girls want to make a young member of the family as a companion, as a sister or niece. After a few dates rifle, if you are lucky enough to take home to meet mom and dad. If all goes well with the parents, you are in