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The Best Bangkok Thai Cuisine Of ALL Time

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Bangkok marked a really great spot as the most visited city in the world. In 2018 the country had over 38,277,300 people flying into Bangkok Airports. For us, Bangkok is surely a paradise for food lovers and travelers from everywhere. You can easily spend a couple of days or a couple of months, there are so many bucket list locations and incredible food to explore. Everywhere you look while walking around the city, you’ll be tempted by something that looks delicious. If you travel for food, this Bangkok food travel guide is definitely for you, covering quick essential information and tips on where to eat and what to eat to pamper your stomach while you are in Bangkok. Best Thai dishes in Bangkok Try Isaan food – Isaan food is well known for its spice and uniquely pungent flavor with various different kinds of herbs. The classic example of Isaan food is Somtum. Som tam refers to green papaya salad which is a popular dish in Isaan (Northeastern Thailand) and also ...

Antique Villas with Glass Floor in Bambu Indah Resort, Bali

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Bambu Indah, Baung, Bali. An eco-luxury boutique hotel offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The creators of the resort combined traditional with modern achieving stunning results. Guests are accommodated in the antique Javanese teak wood villas, built 100 years ago and now restored to fully match the world-class quality. Udang House, built above a fresh shrimp pond, has glass floor panels, that create an exceptional atmosphere. The resort is surrounded with lush gardens, that helps reconnect with nature. The staff organizes various activities and tours, including visits to the temples and Balinese ceremonies, hiking trips and tours around the local villages, and even hosts weddings – from small ceremonies to exquisite gala events. Bambu Indah is for individuals, who are seeking a memorable and original retreat. Why go there? Very unique, eco-friendly resort, providing great service, accommodation, and customized experience. When to go there? All year round. The dry...

The Yi Peng Lantern Release: In Photos

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My sole reason for returning to Chiang Mai was so that I could finally witness the Yi Peng lantern festival in person. Narrowly missing it by about a week last year and subsequently having to look at my friends’ amazing photos for the next week had Dave and I jealously vowing that we would be back in Chiang Mai to see it in 2012. Yi Peng is a traditional Northern Thailand festival, which takes place around the same time as Loy Krathong and is an event for making merit, meditating and releasing floating paper lanterns, symbolic of letting go of worries and making wishes for the future. The biggest and best of these events takes place at Mae Jo University, 20 kilometres north of Chiang Mai. To keep too many tourists from attending they don’t announce the actual date of the release until a month or so beforehand, meaning that Dave and I had to keep our travel plans very loose over the last few months! Despite a lot of stress and confusion, and me being convinced that my curs...

20 BEST Hostels in Taipei (2020 • Insider Guide!)

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TAIPEI HOSTELS:  Best Overall  |  Best for Solo Travelers  |  Best Cheap Hostel  |  Best Party Hostel   Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Easily one of the most underrated cities (and overall countries!) in all of Asia is Taipei. Located on the island of Taiwan, Taipei is a futuristic mega-city meets traditional Chinese feel. Being on an island has helped isolate Taiwan, making it slightly off the normal backpacker route. But backpackers who do venture to Taipei are treated to a city that has amazing food, sights and culture all for a discounted price. We put together this epic guide of the 20 best hostels in Taipei with one goal in mind – to help you find an awesome hostel! With the help of this guide, you’ll be able to easily find a great hostel in Taipei that suits your travel style. No matter if you want to party, chill, or just save some money, our list of the 20 best hostels in Taipei has got you covered. Lets do it!   Table of Contents Quick Answer...