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Vientiane is the capital of Laos, are you considering paying a tourist visit to this delight of tourists? There are several interesting points of reference that you can take from this city.

If you do not know where to go when you come to this city; then you can sit back and enjoy what we have on these pages because they are tips that we have put together to guide any tourist that wants a feel of the best of this city. They consist of 10 of the best things that you can do when you come to Vientiane. Enjoy.

1. Buddha Park, Vientiane

If you are a religious buff and you are on the lookout for a place where you can meditate and ask for special favors from the spirit world; then you must visit Buddha Park. There are over 200 statues here.

You will be awed at the sight of the Buddha image which is a 40m high reclining intimidation structure. The entrance to this temple is designed like the mouth of a demon. Coming here will make you fulfilled.

2. Half Day Vientiane City Tour

If you are to truly get to see the best of this city; then you need to go on a guided tour. The most exciting of the tours is the half-day bicycle tour of the city.

You will get to know the interesting points in the city and an opportunity to interact with the locals milling around you who are ever friendly and willing to explain to you whatsoever you want to know about the history and the culture of the people.

3. Bicycle Adventure

If you want a feel of raw adventure; then you can rent a bicycle and go on an adventure ride of the city. Get on the muddy road in the city and get to know the best of this city that is surrounded by mountains.

You will get willing hands who will show you the way and can speak perfect English. All you need is the right bike meant for the Vientiane roads and the benefits will be yours.

4. The Cooking Class

A tourist will always care about food during the course of his stay on a tourist visit. The city of Vientiane is known for its delicacies which always makes tourists salivate when they come here on a tourist visit.

It is not a bad idea if you go for a cooking class and get to know the secrets of the ingredients that make the delicacies. You will have something to take home after your visit.

5. Patuxai Victory Monument

A worthy tourist visit is not enough if you did not get to know the history of the people; their past that connects with the present. One of the best places to connect with the conscience of this city is through Patuxai Victory Monument.

A visit here will invoke feelings of heroism in you. The statutes of those that laid down their lives for the freedom of their land stand tall here.

6. Vientiane – Pha That Luang

This is a must visit the air-conditioned shopping mall. It is the only one of its kind in the city. This place is loaded with the best in electronics. If you are a lover of electronic gadgets; you will have your hands full here-you will shop until your pocket is dry.

There are other wares that will catch your fancy in this shopping mall. Tourist comes here to avoid the tropical heat that is relentless outside.

7. Wat Ho Phra Kaew

This is one temple that dwarfs the rest of them all. It was once the personal chapel of the Lao royal lineage. This is the home of the Emerald Buddha after it was snatched from Thailand.

This temple is open every day of the year and the opening hours is between 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00.

8. Night Market

Your visit to this city will not be complete if you do not experience the scene of the night market. More of such markets are coming up and you are going to experience something that you will love to remember for a long time to come.

The heat of the day is gone with sunset; this city takes a different look under the illumination of the brightly shining lights. Security is not an issue. Shop to your delight; eat to your delight!

9. Lao Herbal Steam Sauna And Massage

Health is wealth. You can go for a physical shape up of your spine by paying a visit to the Lao Herbal Steam Sauna And Massage where you will get what we call massage for real.

The feeling that you are going to get here is very authentic. The building that houses this must-visit house of massage does not come with the glory expected from it; we can tell you that it is only the outside view; when you get inside; you will see the true worth of it.

10. COPE Visitor Center

We are closing up on the interesting places to be while in this city with a visit to COPE Visitor Center. If you truly desire to get some depth about this city; you will get that through what you will learn here; you are going to see more through films and documentaries.

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Krabi town is located at the Southern coast of Thailand and it’s the capital city of Krabi Province with over 7,000 people in the population. Krabi isn’t just a city located in Thailand; it’s one of the fastest-growing tourist centers in the world.

Its airport (Krabi airport that has been existing since 1999) is very effective and very affordable; hence, coming into the town won’t be a problem while leaving won’t make you lose any sweat.

Talking about the tourist attractions in Krabi, there are many mouthwatering features that render you no option but to open your mouth in awe.

There are many fascinating kinds of stuff in Krabi you can hardly come across in other parts of the world, however, we shall be limiting our list to just 10 things/places you must do/visit during your trip to Krabi.

Here is the list of the top 10 things to do. You can equally call it “the 10 most fascinating places to explore in Krabi” before you wrap up your excursion to Krabi.

1. Take a trip to Railay Beaches & Caves

Railay beaches and caves are situated at the southern part of Ao Nang and it can only be reached by boat. This is one of the most fascinating and eye-catching beaches in the Asian country due to its large size (width) and some other important features such as four beautiful and attractive white-sand beaches, tempting but wonderful cave, limestone cliffs, bars, high standard restaurants among many other tourist attractions.

In fact, research shows that the Railay beaches and caves are the focal points for most tourists in the country. It’s more than compulsory you pay a visit to this wonderful area and see the wonders of Krabi.

2. Take a boat and explore over 200 Islands of Krabi

There are an estimated 200 Islands in the town, and it is very important you visit at least one-third of these wonderful islands before leaving the country. To do so, you must get a boat and sail from one island to another and see the beauty of the land.

If you’re not an experienced sailor, it’s advisable you hire one so as to avoid any form of distraction while exploring the beautiful island of Krabi. It will interest you to know that November and April are the best months to engage in this exercise because that is when weather conditions are more conducive.

3. Visit Koh Poda Island

This is another important place you can’t afford to miss during your vacation at Krabi. This is because Koh Poda is one of the most popular islands in Krabi Town. It is only 6km away from Ao Nang beach; hence, it’d only take you 25 minutes to get there if you’re traveling on a tail-long boat.

Koh Poda Island contains a wide range of sea creatures due to its closeness to Ao Nang beach. Nonetheless, staying on this island is very peaceful as the sea creatures are neither harmful nor deadly. The island also contains pine and plants a tree which makes it a very attractive and conducive place to be at night for moonlight games or rest.

4. Party at Ao Nang Beach

Having explored the Koh Poda Island which is a 25-minute trip away from the Ao Nang Beach, why not journey back to Ao Nang Beach and have a night party. As much as Ao Nang Beach is not the most beautiful beach in Krabi, you can rest assured you will enjoy a memorable nightlife on the beach.

This area contains numerous bars and restaurants, selling best cocktails and dishes which will make your night a great one. The bars sell affordable drinks and dishes, so, you don’t need to worry about spending above the budgeted amount.

5. Shop at the Night Market

Krabi’s night Market runs only on weekends (Friday to Sunday) and varieties of goods and products are being sold out to customers at very cheap prices. As soon as it’s p.m. on Fridays, you should be prepared to go shopping at Krabi night market.

It is important to also let you know that some people — mostly school pupils — perform live shows so as to make the market lively and also to raise fund for their respective schools.

6. Go on A Four-Island Tour

A four-island tour is a mini trip around the city of Krabi which takes you to four specific islands. Unlike going from one island to another via boat, this four-island tour will only see you visit Tup Island, Phra Nang Cave, Chicken Island, and Poda Island.

This tour gives you the opportunity to stop in every of the listed islands and have a great feeling of how comfortable they are. You can equally swim, eat, sunbathe and do all sort of things in every one of the four islands. There are provisions to safeguard you during this long but enjoyable trip.

7. Explore the beautiful Thung Teao Forest Natural Park

Thung Teao Forest Natural Park is an abode for animals and plants that have natural beauty. Apart from the beautiful plants and animals that exist in this area, there is a very eye-catching Crystal lagoon which is popularly referred to as the Emerald pool.

This pool contains naturally pure and warm water which tends to have a good feel on the body whenever you swim in it. You have to experience how much comfort one derives from swimming in the great pool.

8. Try Krabi’s Afternoon Rock Climbing

Can you climb a gigantic rock? Why not test your climbing skill at the Krabi’s afternoon rock climbing exercise. There are safety measures for both inexperienced and experienced climbers so as to avoid injury of any kind.

9. Pay a life-changing trip an Elephant Sanctuary

A visit to the Krabi Elephant Sanctuary is compulsory as you are definitely going to discover some unrevealed secrets about the elephant. You can decide to wash, feed and care for an elephant of your choice as that’s part of what you stand to gain for visiting the sanctuary.

10. View the Wat Kaew Temple

The well-decorated Wat Kaew temple is located at the center of Krabi Town. Though it’s not the largest temple in the town, it is one of the best temples where tourists prefer to visit.  It is made of great designs, drawings, and sculptures which tend it wow the public.

There are many more places to explore in this wonderful town. It is better you pay a visit to Krabi during your next vacation and experience the enjoyment you’ve been missing out on for so long.

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Kathmandu is an awesome place to be due to its busy nature, beautiful features and most importantly its peaceful atmosphere. It is located in the center of Nepal and it’s the most visited city in the country as a result of numerous buzzing and fun-catching activities that take place in the city.

It’s not enough to be in Kathmandu, the important thing is to explore the land, engage in some interesting activities, learn new things about their culture and taste their dishes amongst many other things. Talking of exploring the land, we have come up with a list of ten most exciting things to do during your stay in Kathmandu

Before the list is unveiled, it is important to let you know that a nose mask is highly needed in all your trips, this because the roads are somewhat dusty and unhealthy during hot weather conditions.

So much for the talk, here is the list of top 10 things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal:

Visit Swayambhu Temple and reach its top

Swayambhu temple is an ancient temple which has been in existence since the 16th century. Often called the “Monkey Temple”, Swayambhu is one of the oldest temples in the whole of Nepal. Irrespective of its age, the temple still remains strong, attractive and important to the people of Kathmandu.

It contains a massive 300 rock-hewn steps that lead to the top. Endeavor to get to the top of the temple as that will give you the opportunity to view the whole of Kathmandu Valley.

A walk around the temple is equally useful as that provides you the chance to see many monkeys and also learn what they represent in Kathmandu’s history

2. Take a trip to Bhaktapur and explore the UNESCO World Heritage City

Traveling to Bhaktapur shouldn’t take long as it’s said to be a just 30 minutes journey — depending on your location and the flow of traffic. Bhaktapur is known as UNESCO World Heritage City and it is made up of many interesting areas including Nyatapola Temple, Taumadhi Square, Durban Square, and Dattatreya temple.

All of these mentioned outskirts deserve your attention as you won’t regret doing so. You could equally take a look at 55-window Palace and Pujari math. The most interesting thing is that you can trek around these areas because they are close to themselves.

3. Pashupatinath Temple is a must-visit for you

Pashupatinath Temple is the most sacred temple — not just in Kathmandu but — in the whole of Nepal. It is equally the most visited temple in the country as a result of its sacred nature. Many Hindus across the world often come to the Pashupatinath temple during the Maha Shivaratri festival.

Meanwhile, entering into the temple will cost you some amount of money, but the enjoyment and knowledge you will derive are worth more than the price you pay.

4. Stop at Ason and Mangal Bazaars for shopping

As a visitor, you will need to bargain a lot with sellers in this area because they tend to increase the prices of goods for non-indigene. Notwithstanding, they sell the best of products when it comes to food, spices, goodies, street foods and other chewable products that will make you feel more comfortable while exploring the land.

5. Pay a visit to Thamel District

As much as it’s safer to visit the Thamsel district by cars, it is very beneficial to take a walk around the city. This is because you will have a full picture of how beautiful the city is. It is one of the best places to visit in Kathmandu because it renders you the opportunity to see beautiful parks and eateries such as the Garden of Dreams.

6. Explore the Shivapuri National Park

Shivapuri National Park is another attractive place to go during your stay in the Asian country. Should you decide to have a break from experiencing day-to-day hustling life in the city, you’re recommended to visit the Shivapuri National Park because of you will see some interesting features like the trail that runs through Vistas and forest.

7. Fly past Everest

Whenever you’re tired of hiking, you can decide to board a cheap plane that will take you around Mount Everest – the highest mountain in the world. Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines are the best companies who rendered such service to tourists and they are relatively cheap and reliable. Isn’t that awesome? This is one of the pleasures you derive for exploring Kathmandu.

8. Taste Kathmandu’s cuisines

What’s the essence of being in a strange land and not feel the taste of their meal? This is why it’s important you go for Momo — a Nepalese favorite dish. Momo is a delicious dumpling you will surely ask for more whenever you have a bite of it.

9. Explore the Boudhanath Stupa

This is one of the largest stupas in planet earth, and it will be a great privilege to explore Boudhanath Stupa. There are many shops around the stupa; hence, you can buy some materials for yourself.

10. Explore Taleju Temple

Located at the northern side of the Durban square, Taleju Temple is a great place where many Hindus stay. It is not open to the public; however, you are privileged to enter due to the fact that you’re a tourist willing to learn about Nepal’s culture.

You can’t regret traveling to Kathmandu because of their more fun-filled activities to make you feel comfortable and lively.

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Thailand welcomes more tourist than any other country in Asia. Whether you are a backpacker or a luxury traveler Thailand has something for everyone. Earlier perception of a tourist visiting Thailand was that of a tourist going to indulge in naughty things. With time this perception has changed and tourist now views Thailand as a “value for money” destination which offers a great vacation which suits every flavors and taste.

From north to central to south people are amazed by the raw beauty of this magnificent country.  Here are some of the best things to do in Thailand.

1. Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kew

Royal Grand Palace is one common attraction every tourist visiting Thailand have. Once the home of the King of Thailand, the Grand Palace it also housed official government buildings and the Royal court. It’s the great treasure of Thailand which contains an awesome display of architecture and Thai heritage. Inside the same compound, you will also find Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha, an ornate temple in Thailand.

2. Visit Wat Pho, The Temple of The Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho is a Buddhist Temple located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok.  It is one of the biggest temple complexes in the city known for its giant  golden reclining Buddha statue which measures 46 meters long. Wat Pho is also known for its Wat Pho school of traditional massage.

3. Visit Wat Arun, The Temple of Dawn

Standing proudly overlooking the Chao Phraya  River is Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.  It is a temple named after the Hindu God Aruna.  As the sun rises on Bangkok’s horizon in the early morning, Wat Arun shimmers in the light.  Evening views of Wat Arun are magnificent from the other side of the Chao Phraya River.  Wat Arun is one of my personal favorite temples in Bangkok due to its waterfront view and magnificent construction

4. Visit Khao San Road

Khao San Road is a road in the heart of Bangkok. This road is often referred to as the “backpacker’s heaven”. This road is open daily and mostly the action starts in the evening time. On both sides of the road, you will see a different kind of bands playing live music. This road becomes super crowded at times which makes it difficult for the tourist to move around. This road is open until the wee hours of the morning.

5.  Indulge in a Thai Massage

Thai massage is a dry massage a no oil or lubricant is applied on the body. In fact, your Thai massage is given over the dress you are given to wear before the massage. Thai massage can be a little painful for a first timer and if you do it frequently you will not feel the pain. Thai massage effectively touches the joints in the body which relaxes the body and improves blood circulation.

6. Visit Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest markets in Bangkok. The market is active at the weekends. The market is divided into many sections ranging from clothing, handicrafts, ceramics, furniture, food and beverage, plants, arts, books, antiques and more.

7.  Visit Ayutthaya

The Ayutthaya  Kingdom was one of the prosperous Kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767. It was, in fact, the second Thai empire after Sukhothai. Many wars were fought for four centuries between Sukhothai, Angkor and the Burmese. Finally, the whole Kingdom was destroyed by the Burmese and the Kingdom ceased to exist after 1767.  In present-day Thailand, only the ruins of Ayutthaya Kingdom remain. Ayutthaya City is now a World Heritage Site. Visit Ayutthaya is usually done in a day trip from Bangkok.

8. Visit the Thai Islands 

You will be glad to know that the islands in Thailand are the best islands in the region. A trip to Thailand is not complete if you haven’t visited an island. Visit the southern islands of Phuket, Koh Samui, and Krabi and you will see the beauty that lies there. Other than these islands there are islands like  Phi Phi island, James Bond island, Koh Lipe which may like to visit.

9. Visit Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai

Visit Hua Hin is one of the best things you can do in Thailand. Apart from Hua Hin, Chiang Mai is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Thailand. Bordering Chiang Mai is Chiang Rai which you can also visit.

Founded in 1262, Chiang Rai is a sleepy town in Northern Thailand. Although a small town, Chiang Rai is full of history and culture. 

Temples of Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Khun, White Temple

One temple that every tour guide will take you when you visit Chiang Rai is the white temple. This temple is a brain child of Thai visual artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. He brings a non-traditional approach to the temple architecture fusing elements of his own imagination with traditional Buddhist architecture. Every day thousands of tourist throng this temple  to get a glimpse of the unconventional piece of magnificent art.

Visit the Floating market 

Not too far from the city are Tailing Chan or Khlong Lot Mayom home of the floating markets in Bangkok. Another market Damnoen Saduak is located a bit father. Floating markets are a unique way of shopping in Thailand. You can hop on a long tail boat and see the sights as the local traders sell various items. As the market gets busy it is best to go to the market early morning.

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While traveling as a couple or flying solo Hua Hin is much more than a beach location. There are so many locations to visit in Hua Hin that will leave you spellbound. These are some of the nicest.

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace

This palace is situated between  Cha-am and Hua Hin in Phetchaburi province about 15 kilometers from Hua Hin. This palace is entirely built of teak wood.

Website: http://www.mrigadayavan.or.th/

Hours: 8 am – 4 pm (except Wednesday), Approximate cost: 60 Baht

Address: Cha-am, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand

How to get there: You can take a taxi or a tuk-tuk

Hua Hin Railway Station

It takes around four hours on a train from Bangkok. I have been to Hua Hin couple of times train. It can be a little hot if you travel during day time but if you travel during the afternoon the journey will be pleasant.

Hours: 7 am – 11 pm daily

Address: Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand

How to get there: You can take a tuk-tuk or a taxi from your hotel

Hua Hin Night Market

If you spend more than a night in Hua Hin you will probably visit the Night Market. This market is one of the major visited landmarks because of its combination of various shops ranging from food to clothing. Try out the rotis and crepes in this market.

ours: 6pm-11pm, Address: Petchkasem Road

How to get there: The best way is to take a taxi or a tuk-tuk from your hotel.

Plearn Wann Shopping Village

This open-air shopping village is a collection of old-fashioned shop houses that will make you feel of Hua Hin in the 1940s and 1950s.

Hours: 10 am to 10 pm daily

Address: Soi Hua Hin 38-40 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin

How to get there: You can take a taxi or a tuk-tuk  from your hotel

Black Mountain Water Park

This park gives a good for families needing a good day-out. The fun-filled atmosphere with numerous rides and the magnificent location makes it a great place to visit.

Website: http://www.blackmountainwaterpark.com

Hours: 10 am – 5 pm, Approximate cost: Adult 600 Baht, Child 300 Baht

How to get there: You can take a taxi or a tuk-tuk

Phra Nakhon Cave

Phra Nakhon Cave is located forty-five minutes south of Hua Hin.  The mysterious cave is situated inside Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. A gold pavilion is hidden inside this mystical landmark.

Hours: 8 am – 4 pm, Approximate cost: 700 Baht

Address: Amphoe Sam Roi Yot, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77120

How to get there: You can take a guided tour.

Hua Hin Hills Vineyard

Home of the Monsoon Valley Vineyard, Hua Hin Vineyard is situated at a distance of around 40 kilometers from the main city. The vineyard covers a distance of around 500 acres of beautiful countryside. You can go on a day trip from Bangkok and probably indulge in some wine tasting, dining and taking a vineyard tour.

Website: https://monsoonvalley.com/en

Hours: 10 am – 6 pm, Approximate Cost: 1400 Baht – 2100 Baht

Address: 1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana NongPlup HuaHin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand 77110

How to get there: You can take a taxi or a guided tour.

Black Mountain Golf  Resort

Black Mountain is an award-winning golf resort located around 12 kilometers west of the main city. The resort offers a private pool villa and golf courses for its guest a great price.

Website: http://www.blackmountainhuahin.com

Hours: 6 am -6 pm, Approximate Cost: 4000 Baht (Private Pool Villa + Green Fee)

Address: 565 Moo7 Nong Hieng Road Hin LekFai Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachaubkirikhan 77110, Thailand

How to get there: You can take a taxi from your hotel

Venezia Hua Hin

Venezia is a themed shopping village. The concept of this shopping village is to make it feel like a photogenic world destination with plenty of options for pictures and entertainment. The theme of Venezia is chosen after the wonderful city of Venice.

Website: https://www.theveneziahuahin.com

Hours: 10 am – 8 pm, Approximate Cost: Depends

Address: 1899 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Cha-am, Amphoe Cha-am, Chang Wat Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand

How to get there:  You can take a taxi.

 Seaside Dining

Unlike the hustle and bustle of the Bangkok or Pattaya, the city’s nightlife scene is cooler and friendlier. The restaurants and bars are much more pleasant than other cities simply because it doesn’t have the hordes of tourist. Walking streets are safer and less noisy and that makes it even more appealing.

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