Showing posts with label Tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tourism. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Nai Thon beach, #Phuket #Thailand


Nai thon Beach is one of these little known beaches on the west coast of Phuket,
far from the crowded areas such as Patong Beach or Kata Beach.
People coming here are searching for a peaceful place
with just enough facilities and hotels not to feel too remote.


Phuket being such a small island you always can rent a car
and drive to Patong for a fun night out or further south for a discovery day.


The beach is an amazing long and wide strip well shaded by tall trees
and divided in two by a small rock formation.
Walk beyond these rocks to reach a more private area of Nai thon.



The sand is smooth and swimming is great during high season. Loungers, umbrellas
and drinks are available as well as several small restaurants.
Some of them start to look trendy, a sign of increasing popularity
and already new hotels are building nearby such as Pullman.



No Jetskies  or parasailing in sight yet, only few long tails boats bobbing here
and there and beach vendors are still discreet.
parking your car is easy in the shade of trees anywhere along the beach.
Across the road are few more bars, restaurants, a mini mart and even a tailor and a dive shop.


This is definitely a high season kind of beach, it looks
and feels quite abandoned during low season
and swimming is not recommended (July to November)


The easiest way to reach there is to drive to the airport
and turn left at the T intersection just before reaching it,
then drive few kilometers and turn right at the signs pointing to ‘Andaman White Beach Resort’
and Trisara Phuket Resort. The closest beach, not to miss,
is the secret Banana Beach, just 3 kilometers away.



Friday, May 30, 2014

The Banana Beach, #Phuket


Banana Beach in Phuket – Phuket is a world famous holiday destination and every corner
of this tiny tropical island has been explored, invaded, sold, developed and exploited.
Yet the tiny Banana beach is hiding itself from the crowd, but it won’t last long.



Considering that Banana Beach is pretty large with shallow clear blue waters,
large palm trees and an excellent sand quality,
it is a mystery why it hasn’t been developed like the rest of the island.
It’s not totally deserted though, a restaurant has been there
as long as I can remember… which is almost two decades.



 They can serve you a great seafood lunch, probably caught no far from here.
Price is a bit higher than other restaurants,
but once you see them carrying everything down the hill,
you’ll forgive them.  Added to that, there are not many places in Phuket
where you still can have a peaceful lunch on the beach
with your feet in the sand in the shade of coconut trees!



 Banana Beach is pretty hard to find if you don’t know where to look.

Just finding the road passing by its entrance is tricky for most visitors.
The best way is to go to the airport, and when you are almost there,
at the T-junction turn left instead of right as you would for Phuket Airport.
Drive 2 or 3 km, then take the intersection on the right and follow the signs to Naithon Beach.



If you are lucky or if you planned well, it will be low tide, sky will be spotless
and Banana Beach will then take its full spend our.
Such a great place to spend an afternoon, swimming is great, snorkeling is good
and you can even get a beach chair and an umbrella.



A couple of longtail boats are gently bobbing on the clear water….
and only a handful of lucky tourists are enjoying the privilege of ‘knowing’,
what more can you ask for? In low season, it might feel a bit abandoned,
but I still like to go down there, these are places that will changes sooner than later.


Thursday, May 15, 2014

CAMBODIA - KINGDOM OF WONDER

Amazing country for a holiday.

Different very clean beaches.
Gentle People.
Rich on Culture.


Also in Cambodia we provide you with the best service:

Khmer Dance

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

"DESTINATION THAILAND"

"DESTINATION THAILAND"

Touring Bus

We help you with your choice.
Personally on Mail or Chat by SKYPE.
For every budget is a trip available.
Will you a "Luxury" holiday on the beach, with a exclusive 4 or 5 Star Hotel or Resorts,
OR
you want a country trip with the locals.


Be free to contact us, for a personal advice or chat.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Koh Chang Beaches.

Koh Chang.
Mountainous Koh Chang is a natural paradise and the second largest island in Thailand. It is situated in Trat National Marine Park which is made up of 47 islands including Koh Kood, the 4th largest island in Thailand. We recommend island boat cruises, elephant trekking in the mountains or just relaxing on the beach, by stunning waterfalls and swimming holes. This really is a dreamy, laid back tropical island ideal for families, groups and couples.
Just a four hour drive from Bangkok, Koh Chang is a cheaper alternative to Phuket, Samui and other popular beach destination in Thailand and is a great destination to explore, from fire dancing on White Sand beach to the lively Lonely Beach scene, to Koh Mak for scuba diving and you must discover Koh Kood on the Cambodian border, a virgin island. With accommodation to suit every budget from simple beach side bungalows to 5 star luxury hotels Koh Chang is a place you will fall in love with. Explore Koh Chang, a bit of traditional Thailand away from the tourist traps.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Chatuchak Weekend Market - Bangkok

Chatuchak Weekend Market
The Chatuchak Market (JJ) is one of the world’s largest weekend markets.
It covers an area of almost 30 Acres, is divided into 28 different sections & contains more than 15.000 booths selling goods from all over Thailand. You can imagine my face when I stepped out of the BTS train and saw this huge market…jaw dropping. The Chatuchak Market is a very popular shopping destination for Thais but has also become very popular with tourists. Thais from all over the country come here to buy goods for their local shop. Each day, about 200.000 visitors come here (30 % tourists). You can pretty much find everything there, from books to antiques to live animals and plants.

Yes, Chatuchak Makret sounds like a true shopper’s delight. For me, it was much less than that; not only am I not a fan of huge gatherings, but also the entire area was simply too large. As soon as we stepped out of the BTS train, the crowds started showing up. The way from the BTS station to the entrance of the market was maybe only 100 meters, yet it took us almost 15 minutes to get there. Viewing the market from above (from the bridge from the BTS station to the market area) still made it all quite clear but as soon as we were down in the crowd, our orientation got lost. I suggest that you go with the flow, because otherwise you’re just going to struggle. They’ll lead you somewhere anyway.

TIPS.

Chances of getting lost in the crowd are high. If you’re there with a friend, make sure you conclude a meeting point before.

Wear comfy shoes; you’ll walk a lot.

Drink, drink, drink…you’ll sweat like a pig so keep your water level high!

FACTS.

Opening hours: Wednesday-Thursday (Plants & Flowers) 6.00 am – 6.00 pm. Friday (Wholesale day) 6.00 am – 6.00 pm. Saturday-Sunday (Miscellaneous) 6.00 am – 6.00 pm.

How to get there: Skytrain (BTS) to Mo Chit station; take exit no. 1 and follow the crowd.

What to find there: Ah well, you’ve 30 Acres of pretty much everything you need (or don’t need).