Category: Asia
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One day in Koh Hong – Longtailboat experience
Is spending one day in Koh Hong (Hong Island) worth it? We asked ourselves, too, since we never heard about the island before visiting Krabi.The first full day in Krabi was reserved for total relaxation, but also we were trying to decide on different activities. We checked different tour operators and finally booked the first…
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Krabi and Ao Nang, Planning the week in Southern Thailand
Arriving in Krabi Krabi Day One It’s the start of the second week in Thailand, and we just arrived in Krabi. The flight from Chiang Mai to Krabi was supposed to be one hour, but it turned out to be 70 minutes longer due to the storm. I might easily remember this flight all my…
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Is visiting Wat Chedi Luang worth it?
It’s our last day in Chiang Mai, and we could either spend half the day at the hotel, swimming and relaxing by the pool, or we could visit a temple just before our flight.We are still debating because the last days have been hectic; we spent the previous week forgetting what sleep feels like. From…
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Fun Elephant facts I learned while visiting an Elephant sanctuary
The Elephant Rescue Park is an ethical sanctuary that rescues elephants from places like circuses, logging industry, mistreatment camps. They are a group of passionate people committed to offering those elephants a happy life in a secure and natural environment. The park in located in Chiang Mai and it is one of the best attractions…
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Are paid events for Yi Peng worth it?
Yi Peng is said to be the most magical festival Thailand has to offer. Three nights in a row, on the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, thousands of lanterns are lighting up the dark skies, captivating all tourists and photographers. But what exactly is the significance of this event,…
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