What to see in Bangkok: 20 things to do in 3 days

what to see in Bangkok

Bangkok is one of those cities that either love you or overwhelm you from one minute. We recognize that it is a bit chaotic, but we liked it a lot. Yes, we recommend visiting Bangkok in three days, more time can get tired/saturated. Here we have prepared the best things to see in Bangkok in 2 or 3 days.

what to see in Bangkok

20 things to see in Bangkok in 3 days: the most comprehensive guide to the craziest city in Thailand

1. You cannot leave Bangkok without visiting The Royal Palace (Wat Phra Kaew) it is the most essential place to see in Bangkok.

By the way, if they tell you in the vicinity that the Royal Palace is closed, I recommend that you enter by one ear and get out by another; it is one of the most common scams in Thailand. And remember to take care of the clothes to enter this palace because they are very strict. You cannot enter with the shoulders and knees in the air. We recommend you take a scarf from home or you will have to buy it directly there at a price more expensive (and probably will be uglier) than normal. Continue reading “What to see in Bangkok: 20 things to do in 3 days”

Top 10 Scuba Diving Destinations in India

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scuba diving

1. Havelock Islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)

Havelock Islands is located in Andaman and Nicobar Island, which has many beautiful beaches and scuba diving destinations. One of the most popular Scuba diving spots in Andaman is Havelock Islands. Havelock Island is located at 50 KM from Port Blair. This Island contains a large number of marine species like Humpback Parrotfish, Lionfish and Soft corals. There are so many interesting things to see in Havelock Island such as The Wall, Lighthouse and Aquarium. There are so many good hotels and resorts available in this Island at an affordable price. It is better to take necessary items like Sunscreen, lotions for your personal use, because these items are not available on this Island. There is an ATM facility available from which you can withdraw cash if you need. Continue reading “Top 10 Scuba Diving Destinations in India”

The Do’s and Don’ts of Riding a Motorcycle in Thailand

riding motorcycle in thailand

If you’ve been in Thailand for a while or lived there your entire life, then you already know how treacherous Thailand traffic can get. Riding a car in Thailand is certainly not for the timid and the faint of heart, and this is even truer when riding a motorbike. However, there are some things you can do as a rider to reduce your chances of accidents and mistakes you should avoid if you want to get back home in one piece. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of riding a motorcycle in Thailand.

riding motorcycle in thailand

Don’t Drive without a License

The most important thing you should be aware of is that you can’t ride in Thailand without a national driver’s license. And no, not even an international driver’s license will save you this time. Don’t assume that you won’t get checked for a license either because you will, especially if you don’t look like a national. So, make sure that you get your license ASAP if you want to start riding a bike in Thailand. Continue reading “The Do’s and Don’ts of Riding a Motorcycle in Thailand”

Unique and Spectacular Experiences to Enjoy in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai

A trip to Asia is one that promises beauty, intrigue, a friendly culture, mouth-watering cuisine, jaw-dropping architecture, and unique experiences. As far as destinations go, while there are many hot spots for tourists, Thailand is typically one of the most popular vacation spots. Many will flock to the beach area of Phuket, but for those looking for a more laid-back and intriguing experience, then a visit to Chiang Mai may be better suited to them.

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is located within the mountains of northern Thailand which means the natural beauty of the land helps to add to the allure and mystery. Tourists will be able to explore countless temples, culture, shopping, and animal wildlife. With that said, here’s a look at some of the more unique and spectacular experiences you’ll want to enjoy while in Chiang Mai. Continue reading “Unique and Spectacular Experiences to Enjoy in Chiang Mai, Thailand”

10 best things to see and do in Kyoto

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Kyoto is a must-see city on any trip to Japan. It was probably the city that I liked most about the trip because it represented everything I had imagined about Japanese culture. Kyoto is a traditional city and the cultural center of Japan. And also the city of a thousand temples! At each step you take you have a temple, several of them a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Not to end up with so many temples and so much beauty in this post I tell you all the plans to see and do in Kyoto that you cannot miss for anything in the world.

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To give you an idea Kyoto has more than 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines. Seeing them all is really impossible. To all this it is necessary to add that the city is very extensive, but be calm with this guide everything is solved. Continue reading “10 best things to see and do in Kyoto”

10 different experiences to do in Japan sometime in life

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Japan is the country where I have noticed the most culture shock in my life. Everything is completely different, like the customs, traditions or way of being of the Japanese. The trip itself is a mix of the most peculiar experiences. Therefore, I have recapitulated in this post the best experiences you have to do in Japan. Do you want to know what are the rarest? We start!

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The 10 best experiences to do in Japan (atypical, different and that will surprise you)…..

1. Sleeping in a ryokan

One of the best experiences that I recommend doing in Japan is sleeping in a ryokan. Now surely you are wondering what the nose is that of a ryokan, right? Do not worry; I’ll explain it to you.

A ryokan is the most traditional accommodation in Japan. It is a classic room, quite diaphanous, with a tatami, a table surrounded by cushions or chairs on the floor, a closet where the futon is stored (what will be your mattress that night) and little else. Continue reading “10 different experiences to do in Japan sometime in life”

Food Find: Explore Japan’s Best Restaurants

japanese local food

Getting a taste of the authentic cuisines and delicacies of a country is one of the beauties of travelling. Imagine eating a street food on the streets of Bangkok or sipping soju while on a night out in Seoul. So whenever you go out of town, it’s important to get a taste of their signature food or dishes.

japanese local food

Here is a list of must try restaurants in Tokyo that offer the most authentic local food at a reasonable price. Go check them out here!

Torikizoku

Located in downtown Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Torikizoku offers yakitori for all your craving taste buds. Not only is the food to die for, most of it only costs ¥280. Isn’t that awesome? Aside from the food, they also offer a variety of beverages from beers, wines, to cocktails. This is the place to hang for a night out with your best travel buddies! Continue reading “Food Find: Explore Japan’s Best Restaurants”

Nogoro, the village inhabited by dolls

nogoro

There’s nothing to do, all that is bizarre, unusual, colorful, usually comes from Japan. As this village, entirely populated by rag dolls.

nogoro

It’s called Nogoro (The Valley of Dolls) and located between the valleys of Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. Here declining birth rates and the strong migration to the big cities have completely depopulated the small village, turning it into a place without life, animated by fifty people, mostly elderly. Continue reading “Nogoro, the village inhabited by dolls”

Doing Tai Chi in Shanghai on the banks of the Huangpu

doing Tai Chi in Shanghai

Every morning at dawn in Shanghai, the most populous city in China and the world, dozens of people gather on the banks of the Huangpu River to celebrate the relaxing and rhythmic dance of the T’ai chi ch’uan, commonly abbreviated Tai Chi, “the art of supreme polarity”, a style of Chinese martial arts originated as a fighting technique, now also spread in the culture and in Western countries mostly as exotic branching fitness and as a preventative medicine technique.

doing Tai Chi in Shanghai

According to some, the T’ai chi ch’uan would be born in the years of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) founded by Kublai Khan, on the trace of the teachings of the monk Zhang San Feng. Continue reading “Doing Tai Chi in Shanghai on the banks of the Huangpu”

Routes Asia: The tour of Vietnam

tour of Vietnam

The allure of Asia is now fashionable. If once the preferred destinations for long journeys had been United States, Mexico, more travelers today decided to change course towards more exotic locations such as Vietnam.
State of South-East Asia, bordering Thailand, Vietnam is a suitable destination for those looking for a trip where the rhythms slow down considerably.

tour of Vietnam

It will be like a step back in time, visiting many villages and many monasteries and Buddhist temples; here you will also try one of the best and healthiest cuisines in the world. A country that, despite remarkably regained, still bears on itself the signs of the troubled war against America, of which you will find testimonies practically everywhere. Continue reading “Routes Asia: The tour of Vietnam”