Category: Asia
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Bamboo Tattoos in Koh Phi Phi
From the moment you step off the long tail boat onto the island of Phi Phi your greeted with traditional tattoo parlours shamelessly displaying their array of designs and creative abilities. Bamboo tattoos are the traditional form of tattooing in Thailand. This Asian technique dates back around 3000 years and the process involves taping a…
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Hotel Review; Phangan Bayshore Resort, Koh Phangan.
Take an hours flight south of Bangkok city and you reach the magnificent islands of Southern Thailand. Famed for their idyllic landscapes travelers flock to experience the tranquility for themselves. This month I visited Koh Phangan island and stayed with the fabulous Phangan Bayshore Resort, located on Haan Rin Beach this resort has perfect access…
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Asia; Phuket: Lady Boy Culture.
Step out on the streets of Phuket and you instantly feel like you’ve entered another realm. Patong Bay comes is alive with the eccentric and the wonderful, it provided me with a bizarre experience which was partially down to Lady Boy culture. Strolling down Patong Bay you are exposed to bars laced with Lady Boys…
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Asia; Flying with Bangkok Airways.
Bangkok Airways, the cheap, easy way to fly around Asia. As always with these budget airlines, I’m sceptical when it comes to the facilities, and service they provide. For only £29 for a flight how can they possibly provide good service when compared to the western companies who, let’s be honest, fail in this department.…
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Asia; Thailand: how to stay safe on a Tuk Tuk
Bangkok, renowned for the notorious Tuk Tuk. These days more and more tourists flock to the beautiful capital of Thailand to dive into the culture, experience the cuisine of the East and shop among some of the cheapest markets. When attempting to get around this city of hustle and bustle a Tuk Tuk can be…
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Asia; Exploring the city of smiles, Thailand
You can’t begin to explain the sheer beauty of Thailand to those who have yet to experience it. The scenery is out of this world in many parts and leaves you breathless, longing for more. My top tips for anyone wishing to visit the land of smiles would be to research exactly what you want…
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Asia; Vaccinations for Thailand Travel
Travelling to exotic destinations and stepping outside of your comfort zone is one of the most exciting things you will ever do. But when you start buying your new bikini’s & miniature cosmetics spare a thought for the vaccinations you will require when visiting different parts of the world. In 2 weeks I venture off…
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Europe, Istanbul; an authentic experience
Once you touch down in Istanbul you have hit the edge of Europe in a city where East meets West (quite literally) with the separation of the two being the Bosphorus river. Old Istanbul is a mecca for exploring endless history and culture that is rooted deeply into each and every Turk you encounter. A…