Holiday Tips

Bisket Jatra 2012, Bhaktapur, Nepal

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Bisket Jatra 2012 at Bhaktapur, Nepal
Celebrating Nepali New Year 2069

Bisket Jatra In Bhaktpaur,Nepal

2012-04-13T03:22:00.001-07:00

This is how we start Nepali New Year at Bhaktapur, Nepal. Hundreds of people pulls the chariot from two sides to decide who is stronger. Its so wonderful to see thousands of people gathering in one place but also risky to be there because the chariot don't have brake neither steering......Once it start to move people have to run away. There is no specific direction where it goes.
Anyway its fun for young people to show how brave they are...
I wish you a wonderful Happy New Year 2069 to all Nepalese people.
Wish you a safe New year.
May this New Year brings happiness and progress.
Lets hope for the good one.

Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal

2012-03-15T15:55:00.000-07:00

Bhaktapur, a peaceful city which is 13km far away from noisy capital Kathmandu.
Historical and city of devotees, Bhaktapur is listed on UNESCO.
That was a wonderful morning to see such a beautiful sunrise with the temples.
This photo was taken in February 2012.

Beautiful sunset, Phuket, Thailand

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It's one of the best sunset I have ever seen in my life.
And I love taking pictures of sunset where ever I am and where I will be.
This photo was taken in November 2011 at Prompthep Cape, Phuket, Thailand.

KONY 2012

2012-03-07T15:58:00.001-08:00

Maya Garne Bani - Nepathya [TubeNepal]

2012-03-07T10:41:00.000-08:00

Phuket Airport

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Phuket International Airport

Did you book air ticket to Phuket? If yes, you might be curious to know how to get from airport to hotel? What kind of transportations are there and how much it will cost? It’s obvious to be curious in this kind of questions. Getting some pre information about airport will be useful for your trip.

Phuket Airport is the second busiest airport after Bangkok in Thailand. It is located in the north of Phuket Island, 32km away from Phuket city. Every year millions of tourists visit Phuket to enjoy wide range of tourist activities, fascinating tourist attractions and breathtaking beaches and natural beauties.

Phuket Airport IATA code is HKT and ICAO code is VTSP.

Phuket Airport handles International/domestic flights and charter flights from Europe in high season. There are direct flights from Hong Kong, Singapore, Osaka, Australia, Kuala Lumpur and the Middle East. This airport has a capacity of Handling 24 flights per hour and operates 24 hrs. Phuket Airport received 4.27 million tourists this year. More than 10 airlines and 27,000 flights are handled per year.

Facilities in Airport

Phuket Airport has selection of shops and duty free outlets. Duty free shops are at International Arrival/Departure where passengers can buy duty free goods such as Alcohols, perfume and jewellery. There are few other small shops selling newspaper, books, snacks and local handicrafts. Thai International Airways Restaurant, the largest restaurant in airport is on 3^rd floor and for those who don’t have enough time to sit there are varieties of snacks bars and cafes. If you have to exchange foreign currencies, bureaux de change is located near to exit of departure hall. There is post office on the right of departure hall and just next to post office mobile shop is there where you can get local number, mobile and also can make international calls to inform your loved one that you arrived safely. This airport has facilities for disable people such as adapted toilets, lifts and telephone and reserve parking.

How to get to hotel from the Airport?

Meter taxis can be booked outside the airport. Average price from Airport to Patong is 600THB, Phuket town 500THB and 600-700 THB to karon. Private taxis are also available to go to your destination and price depends on where your destination is. There is an airport bus runs daily from airport to downtown. This bus leaves every half an hour from parking outside the arrival hall. This bus is red/black and grey in colour which will cost you just 70 THB. Airport bus runs 06:30 to 20:45 every day.

In limousine counter shared minibus are available to go to Phuket town, Patong, Karon, kata and Merlin Beach. Average price for this service are 150 THB (Patong) and 180 THB (Karon). On route they make a stop at a tour agency and ask where are you staying? You can also hire a car directly from airport and you need to have your driving licence to hire a car along with passport.

There are taxi services available to get back to airport from hotel; the price might depend upon the location of hotel. Taxi price from Patong to Airport might cost you around 700 THB and bus services are also available from Central Festival to airport.

Some Suggestions:

- Always book your hotel and transfer service in advance.

- Never discuss your travel details with airport taxis and limos drivers.

- Please keep a note of taxi driver’s ID.

And be ready for the exciting holiday.

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2011-11-19T22:19:00.000-08:00

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2011-11-19T22:10:00.000-08:00

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Phuket Weather

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Thinking to choose Phuket as your holiday destination? Where to stay in phuket and choosing the best time to visit phuket depends on personal preference and budget. Phuket is known as all year destinations but also it is important to know the best time to visit, which will make you holiday agreeable and memorable. Phuket has three seasons; Cool or winter (November-February), summer (March-April) and Rainy (May-October). One of main reasons to visit phuket is to relax on one of its many breathtaking beaches.

November to February (winter/ cooler season)

The cool season or winter of phuket is from November to February. It is a month with agreeable temperature, clear blue sky, less humid and very little rainfall. The average temperature is between 24°c to 32°c. During this time phuket is very busy and also called as the high season. Tourist activities and accommodation prices goes higher. The famous festival Loy Krathong is in this period when local people worship to goddess of water, for travelers it can be a great chance to know Thai culture and celebrate Christmas and New year. It is a time to explore phuket and its surrounding small islands such as Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island and so on. It is a best time to visit phuket if you are in search for proper climate.

March to April (Tropical Summer season)

All year round it is warm in phuket with the temperatures rising between 24°c to 36°c. The hottest time of the year is from March to April. This weather is dry with blue sky but lots of travelers found it a bit uncomfortable. The temperature range is between 27°c to 36°c. During this period tourist activities and accommodations are cheaper than high seasons. The beaches and hotels are un-crowded. April, the hottest month of the year when temperature rises up to 40°c. During this period it can be cool in morning and evening and quite hot in afternoon. It’s better not to forget your sunglass and sun block before going outside.

May to October (Rainy/Monsoon season)

The rainy or monsoon in phuket starts from May to October. This is the low season in phuket and the average rainfall is 2500 mm. September is the wettest month of the year. During this period the temperature is cooler with rain showers but also have the advantage of warm winds with temperature of 29°c /30°c. It is not the perfect period to visit phuket if you are in search of blue sky and clear water. It is one of the periods when the prices of tourist activities and accommodation go down which can be good time for budget travelers. Waves are higher and western parts of phuket beaches are dangerous for swimming.

You have to take care of yourself and see the warning flags posted on the beaches.

Top 10 Beaches in Phuket, Thailand

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Phuket island has some of the best beaches in Thailand, with a large choice of beaches to suit all tastes. The tropical blue water and soft white sands on the island make it an ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday. Here are just some of our favourite beaches in Phuket, there are many more and you could easily spend weeks here just beach hopping ! Which is your favourite beach in Phuket ? We’d love to hear about your favourite Phuket beaches here

1. Bangtao beach

Bangtao beach is one of Phuket’s longest beaches, historically it was used for tin mining, but now it is a place for holiday makers and luxury resorts. Dry season from November-April is an excellent time for swimming here. There are plenty of restaurants, travel providers and other tourist facilities here. This beach is the perfect place for relaxing, it is very clean and far away from the noise. This beach is easily accessible by motorbike or car.

2. Patong beach

Patong is the party capital of Phuket with lots of bars and nightclubs. Plenty of sun beds are available here, beachwear, beers and towels can also be bought without even having to leave your sun bed. This beach is crowded in high season but to find the clear water, head to the north end of the bay. This beach is not just for swimming, water sports and activities such as jet Skiing and parasailing can be done here, and if you are tired of all these things you can have a Thai massage on the beach, under a bamboo hut or on your own sun bed.

3. Karon beach

Karon beach is the second largest beach of Phuket. It is one of the best tourist beaches in Phuket with only two rows of sun beds, so it’s not deep, but it is one of the longest beaches on the island. This beach is not as crowded as Patong beach. Luxury hotels and resorts are just a few steps away from the beach. Karon is home to the Dino Park mini golf located south of the beach and it also has good spots for children snorkeling

4. Surin beach

Surin beach is well known for its clear water compared to other beaches. It is the first home place for 9 hole golf courses in Phuket. The south end of this beach is perfect forsnorkelling. If you are tired of sun bathing, you can enjoy surfing, parasailing, jet skiing instead. There are a number of restaurants lined up along the beach.

5. Kata beach

Kata Beach is a curving, white sand and clear water beach next to Karon beach. It is one of the famous beaches in Phuket where the sun beds are quickly occupied. To get one of sun beds here, you have to come early. Water activities such as Jet skies, Surfing, Parasailing and some other activities can be done here. The southern part of the beach can be interesting for children where they can see lots of fishes.

6. Freedom beach

Freedom beach, 6 km from noisy Patong is a very cool place to spend time. It is located at the south of Patong at the foot of green hill where sun beds are placed under the palm trees. Long tail boats are available in Patong to go to this beach. It is one of the most famous beaches with soft white sand and it’s very clean too. Water sports activities are forbidden on this quiet beach.

7. Paradise beach

With the improved road from Patong to Paradise beach, more and more tourists go to Paradise beach to swim in clear water and relax on this quiet beach. This beach is nice and small with soft white sand, greenery in the back ground, clean and tidy with lots of green plants. This beach is not good enough to swim due to rocky bottom but very good place to do snorkelling. It’s very easy to get a sun bed and relax with different choices of Thai and International cuisine served here.

8. Kata Noi beach

Kata Noi one of the finest beaches in Phuket with easy access from the road and never crowded. It lies south of Kata beach with less hotels and developments. The beach has crystal clear water and white soft sand. This beach is well known for its scenery and the small evergreen Poo Island can be seen from here. From the month of May to October it can be dangerous for swimming but surfers enjoys surfing in this period of high wave.

9. Kamala beach

Kamala beach, used to be a fishing village but over time it has changed. It can be described as a family beach which is not frequented by the tourist crowds, unlike it’s busy neighbour – Patong beach. The North part of the beach is suitable for swimming. This beach is wide and white sand with tropical blue water. Sun beds are available at low cost and tourists won’t be bothered by the street vendors. Some water sports can be done here. Hotels from low cost to luxury have been developed here with the growing arrival of tourists.

10. Nakalay beach

Nakalay Beach, located in Nakalay Bay in between Patong and Kamala, is just 4km from Patong beach. Nakalay Beach is the private property of our very own Thavorn Beach Village Resort, a four star resort with excellent hospitality and services. Water sports are strictly forbidden here. There is also a private jetty in the middle of the beach which is very good for swimming off from to see the sea angels and fishes. It is a perfect place to spend a day with the family, relaxing on the beach, getting a tan and drinking cocktails or a cold beer.

Phuket Beach Travel Tip –

The rainy season in Phuket from May-October can bring the unpredictable conditions for the swimming, so better watch the warning flags on the beaches. If the red flags are up, it is best to stay out of the water completely.

Have you visited any of these stunning beaches in Phuket ? If so, please feel free to share your Phuket beach travel tips here ……

Maoists Transfer Nepalese Money from India to Switzerland

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Maoists Transfer Nepalese Money from India to Switzerland

Ideas: Top Tips for Wedding and Honeymoon in Phuket, Thai...

2011-10-27T08:54:00.000-07:00

Ideas: Top Tips for Wedding and Honeymoon in Phuket, Thai...: Your Wedding, a life time event which is a special occasion meant to be remembered. To plan a simple wedding can be fun, but if it is not e...

10 Tips for your holiday in Phuket, Thailand

2011-10-27T08:50:00.000-07:00

What comes to your mind when you think about sea, sun and sand in Asia? Especially when you are thinking about the island which offers luxury accommodation, leisure activities and all the modern facilities. Most likely it will be the tropical island of Phuket, one of the most visited touristic destination and southern island of Thailand. Every year Phuket welcomes millions of tourists because of its diversifications and read on as I share my Top 10 Tips for enjoying everything this island has to offer.

1. Accommodation

Phuket offers economic to luxury accommodation for travelers and tourists alike. with a range of hotels and resorts, Guesthouse, Villas and Bungalows, you can be located in the heart of the action in a busy resort such as Patong or far away from the noise in a resort like our signature Thavorn Beach Village & Spa situated on the tranquil Nakalay Bay. Travelers have a choice of accommodation based on their preference, whether that be for families, honeymooners, Backpackers, relaxation and nature lovers and those who will spend all of their time beach side. Phuket town, Patong, Kamala, Karon, Surin and surrounding areas such as Krabi offer you various types of accommodations to suit all budgets and requirements.

Thavorn Beach Village & Spa, Phuket, Thaila

2. Beaches

Phuket Island has many stunning and romantic white sand beaches. There are over 20 beaches around the island some of them in the south are quite crowded like Patong and Kata while the north beaches of Mai Khao are virtually deserted and offer freedom and tranquility. There is lots of action to be enjoyed at Patong beach, Karon beach, Kata beach, Surin Beach and Kamala beach while lesser well known gems such as Freedom beach, Paradise Beach, Nakalay Bay and Laem Singh are beaches with a more relaxed vibe, but still have the modern amenities and places to buy delicious food and cold beers.

3. Weather

Thailand have tropical weather with a tropical Monsoon roughly divided into 2 seasons, the Dry Season Nov – April and the Wet Season May – October. The best time to visit is High Season from November to March, when weather is cooler, but still beautiful and hot. This is the perfect weather for snorkeling, diving, Jet ski and relaxing on the beach getting a sun tan with your favorite cocktails. Monsoon, doesn’t matter you can relax with the traditional massage or spas which can be found in hotel or in city centre. Don’t be put off by the name ‘Rainy Season’ as the weather can still be hot and sunny most days with a late afternoon downpour. You can also take advantage of discounted room rates during this season.

4. Adventurous Tours

A visit to Phi Phi Island, Phang Nga(Islands of jutting limestones), James Bond Island and jungle safari can be once in a life time experiences and a fantastic adventure.

It is a chance to see the hidden treasures of Phuket and its surrounding beauties. A One day tour is not enough to discover all these things. The More you stay here in Phuket, the more you can discover and make your holiday truly memorable.

5. Visit the Chinese Temples or get familiar with Thai food

Thailand is well known for its warm hospitality. Once you enter Thailand you will feel it is your second home. People are very welcoming here and with this you can get into Thai tradition and social life. Where you can learn how to cook Thai foods and learn some general words which might be useful during your trip in Thailand. Temples and monasteries are spread all over the island and a traveler can reach these with easy transportation such as taxi, motorbike or tuk-tuk. These temples will give you a fabulous insight into Thai culture and they are stunningly beautiful decorated in dazzling, rich colours.

6. Transportation / Getting Around

Taxis and Tuk Tuk are widespread all over the island. Travelers can get all this transport from the Phuket International Airport to the gate of their hotel. This airport receives domestic flights and international flights. Travelers can hire taxis or bikes to visit the desirable places around the island. Cars and tuk tuks can be used for getting around Phuket, but if you want to explore a lot more by yourself then hiring a motor bike will be cheaper a cheaper option and you can stop where ever you like.

7. Festivals and Special events

You will be able to experience and take part in some important festivals during your stay in Phuket.The Phuket Vegetarian festival (Sept-Oct), Loy kratong (Nov) which is based on the full moon Night when local people worship the god of water, The King’s birthday (Dec) the Queens’s birthday (Aug),Songkran, Thai New year which involves the world’s biggest water fight (April) and Chinese New Year (jan) are some events which are celebrated nationwide.

8. Nightlife

While talking about nightlife in Phuket, the lively beach resort of Patong springs to mind. It is Patong where you can find the world famous Bangla Road with beer bars, Nightclubs, pubs and massage centre where you can enjoy your time with friends and families. Street stalls are available to buy some souvenirs or can try the local food from the street vendors, which will cost you very little money. Internationals restaurants can be found offering top class thai and cuisines from around the world as well as the best locally caught seafood. With karaoke, cabaret, Vegas strip style shows and live band performances you will never be short of entertainment is this vibrant resort.

9. Shopping

Are you thinking about shopping in Phuket? Phuket Town or Patong can be the first or primary choice with big shopping complexes like: Juncylon and Central Festival. Local Night Markets and small stores can be found in different corners of the island where you can buy souvenirs and some other desirable things. In Big markets like Juncylon and Central Festivals goods can be found with famous brands which you might be seeking for. Night Markets in Patong and Phuket Town, with 100 of small stalls offering you souvenirs, local Thai snacks and some other daily grocery.

10. Extra Activities

On your holiday in Phuket it is up to you how you want to entertain yourself. Simon Cabret, Fantasia, Phuket Zoo, Butterfly Park, Monkey school, Water Park and Elephant riding are just some of the activities to make your stay in Phuket enjoyable. Phuket has got many many other exciting activities for travelers, whether you are visiting with your family, with friends or as a couple such as fishing, sailing, diving, snorkeling, island hopping, white water rapids or good old fashioned lounging on the beach or by the pool.

And do not forget your smile.

Top Tips for Wedding and Honeymoon in Phuket, Thailand

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Your Wedding, a life time event which is a special occasion meant to be remembered. To plan a simple wedding can be fun, but if it is not effectively done, it can turn into a nightmare in the blink of eye, if you don’t know what to do. To make your life time event memorable, you need to think about your chosen destination and all the details. If you are thinking to have your wedding in Asia, why not Phuket? An island which offers you everything you need for your wedding or honeymoon such as: sun, sand, beach, luxury accommodations and exotic tradition.

Location

Phuket, a southern island of Thailand, has been identified as an ideal location for weddings and honeymoons. The beaches, island and culture offer something very different and exotic for the special occasion. It is a beautiful island with many options to choose your perfect wedding. It is always a crunch time to find the proper location for your wedding, but that is made easier nowadays with Hotels, websites and information centers all on hand to help you to find the proper location and guide you there.

Accommodation

When you think about a place to stay in phuket, you are spoiled for choice.Villas, Bungalows and Hotels & Resorts are there to accommodate you with your special needs. You don’t need to worry about accommodation for your delegates, Luxury hotels and villas are here in phuket, where everyone can be accommodated. You have to choose a proper Hotel or resort to accommodate your delegates in one place which can be in a noisy area of Patong or far away from the noise with modern infrastructure.

Types of wedding

Weddings can be tailored according to your choices, so it doesn’t matter if you would like to have it in European ‘Western’ style or Thai style. Weddings are certified by the kingdom of Thailand so your memorable event can be carried out in Buddhist temples by the monks, on the beach or on a Yacht or private villa, it is up to you. It depends on you how you would like your special event to happen. There are many hotels and resorts or information centers to provide you with detailed information on an abundance of choices.

Budget

One of the very important points is to know your budget. Planning for wedding is difficult and also difficult to find out the proper budget. Doesn’t matter if you have big budget or economic budget, there are hotels and resorts to help you out to do proper wedding with limited budget. There are hotels and resorts with special promotions for weddings and honeymoons packages. To solve this problem you have to know how many delegates are attending and what kind of food and beverages you would like to offer. Other details you can leave to your chosen hotel to arrange as they know exactly how to handle wedding events.

Transportation

For this once in a life time event, what kind of transportation would you like to use? From hotel to the airport or airport to the hotel, big shuttle bus and cars are available to fetch you to and from your location. Limousines, Hummers and other cars are in your service just waiting for your call in this island to make your wedding more stylish. Hotels can help you to find out those kinds of transportation.

Food and Beverage

Just because uou are in doesn’t mean that you are restricted to Asian food and beverages to celebrate your event. Phuket hotels and resorts offer you various types of food and beverages according to your choice. Foods from all over the world can be found here, it is just left for you to decide on your taste and your delegations choices. You can have perfect dining in a boat, beach side or in a fancy restaurant.

Photographer

This lifetime event can be captured in digital photos and video to review in the future and to recall the best moments. There are some top quality professional photographers in phuket who make your pictures and videos adorable. It is important to hire a professional photographer to capture your memories. Hotels can help you to find out professionals who can perfectly snap your treasured memories.

Celebration

On this special event how do you want to celebrate? There are lots of choices, dinner on the beach side, Fireworks, Fire lanterns, live band performance all served with your desire of foods and drinks. Hotels are waiting for your ideas of celebrating to make it more beautiful and cherished. If you want to celebrate privately this doesn’t matter, there are private villas and many other types of accommodation.

After your wedding

As we know phuket is well known for its natural diversification. After your wedding, what would you like to do? snorkeling to see some Sea Angels, go far away from the crowd somewhere in Phi Phi Island or James Bond Island. There are some more adventurous and interesting things to do such as jungle safari, visit to Small Islands by speed boat, Fantasea and Simon cabaret. If you don’t feel like going away from your hotel that is fine too, you can get a great sun tan with your favorite cocktails or enjoy the traditional spa’s and massage. You have lots of choices to spend your honeymoon together.

Wedding formalities

A marriage is legal only when it is registered. Once it is done properly it is recognized all over the world and also can be translated in your own native language, which must be certified by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Marriage requirements vary for different nationalities and couples are advised to consult your embassies beforehand for details.

Phi Phi Island Day tour

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Koh Phi Phi Island One day tour

Koh Phi Phi Island is known for its uniqueness, beauty, and one of the most famous tourist destination. This tropical paradise is located in the middle of the blue Andaman sea Phuket - Thailand, consist of 6 famous islands; Phi Phi Leh, Koh Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Koh Yung and Pai, Bedah Nok Island. Phi Phi island offers a great laid back tropical tour, trip and lifestyle which is only 45-60 minutes by Day Trip Speedboat travel from Phuket. The islands came to worldwide after it was used as a location for the 2000 British-American film The Beach.

When to go

Phuket one of the ideal summer holiday destinations, Month from November to April also calls as green season. During this season visitors will have opportunity to see the island’s real beauty and its surrounding small islands.

Things to see:

- Bamboo Island(Koh Mai Phai)

- Hin Klang(Great Coral Reef)

- Laem Tohng

- Nui Bay

- Monkey Beach

- Viking cave

- Pileh Cove

- Loh Samah Bay

- Maya Bay( where British-American film The Beach was made)

Itinerary:

08:30 Hotel pick-up and drop-off at Phuket sea Island Office at Royal Marina Pier

09:00 Depart for Bamboo Island, Arrive in Bamboo Island and visitors can enjoy on private sparkling sandy beach or snorkel

Depart for Hin Klang and do snorkel in clear water above the coral reef

12:30 Lunch at Beachside Restaurant at northern tip of Phi Phi Don

13:30 Depart for Nui Bay(Camel Rock), Visit Monkey Beach( enjoy feeding Monkeys)

Depart for Phi Phi Ley, view of Viking cave, sightseeing or swimming at Pileh cove (surrounding by Limestone cliffs), sightseeing or snorkeling among tropical fishes;

Depart for Maya Bay, explore Maya Bay The Beach film was filmed and enjoying swimming, sunbathing or relax at the Bay;

16:00 Depart for Royal Marina Pier;

17:00 Depart for hotel-pier-hotel

Tour Includes:

- Hotel Roundtrip transfer by Minibus

- Complimentary soft drinks

- Refreshment drinks and snacks on board

- Buffet Lunch

- Necessary equipments for snorkeling

- Tour guide

- National park fee and Life Insurance

Promotion price

Adult: 2,500 THB

Child: 1,500 THB

Some Important Tips on what to take with you:

- Swimming s

Shorts & light T-shirt

- Extra Beach Towel

- Sun block, Sun cap and Sunglasses

- Camera and Films

- Flippers

'An educated man'

2011-09-29T02:36:00.000-07:00

'An educated man'

Fresh Market Patong, Phuket

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Banzaan Market Patong, Phuket

Patong, centre of Phuket for shopping, Nightlife, night market and fresh market. Patong beach one of the longest and busiest beach of Thailand.
Fresh Market, When we talk about fresh market it comes Banzaan fresh market near Jungceylon shopping arcade which is certified as clean and tidy by the Thai ministry of public health and commerce. This market provides fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and sea food from phuket and also from different regions of Thailand. It is the busy tourist location of Patong.This market opens from 8:30 to 15:30.

All 220 stalls of fresh products selected for high quality to serve customers which can be domestic and internationals. Recently this market was chosen by Thai ministry of commerce for the award of outstanding market for cleanliness. This market is operated by private management under patong Municipality.

A Russian guest from Thavorn Palm Beach who went to fresh market told us” people with smile made her tasting different foods available and also got chance to cook herself of her own taste. She made brochette of shrimps, saint Jacques with vegetables and also fried a chicken with brown rice. She was happy to spend whole morning in that market and left just after having wonderful lunch.

If you are a Thai citizen or a tourist who want to visit phuket remember this market.It will be a opportunity to taste fresh products. You can spend your day tasting foods and shopping in Jungceylon arcade. Do you want to try it? Why don’t you visit phuket?

Great thoughts

2011-08-03T00:36:00.000-07:00

“People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that's bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they're afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they're wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It's all in how you carry it. That's what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you're letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.”

It's true

2011-08-02T07:36:00.001-07:00

Holidays

2011-08-02T04:50:00.000-07:00

Holidays
Which means relaxation,
Are you planning to go somewhere?
Think about your destination, where you can relax and have fun.
Destination might be in Europe, Asia or somewhere else.
Think about it

Don't you think so?

2011-08-02T04:41:00.001-07:00

I miss my friends.
Hope to see you agaian

Ranjan on Bloggers

2011-08-02T04:30:00.000-07:00

Do you know me?
If you don't follow me then you will know me

Phi Phi Island and James Island

2011-08-02T01:58:00.001-07:00

Did you know that the hollywoood blockbuster movies – ’The Beach’ and ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ were filmed right here on islands near Phuket? Since the success of these movies, their locations Phi Phi island and James Bond Island have become a huge attraction for tourists, with day tours to these islands being a popular day trip from Phuket.

Phi Phi Island

Phi Phi Island is located between the large Island of Phuket and the Andaman Sea, and is a part of Krabi Province. There are two main islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Lay and four small islands. This island has long been a favorite with travelers because of the wonderful beaches, clear blue water and stunning limestone landscapes. During the tourist high season of (November-February) there are lots of speed boats and tour boats buzzing around the islands. Phi Phi Don is the main area for accommodation with simple beach side bungalows to luxury up-market resorts. Phi Phi Island climate is tropical and warm throughout the year. Phi Phi Lay the second largest island of Phi Phi, is where the movie The Beach was filmed starring Leonardo Dicaprio. Pileh Bay is a lovely cove with snorkeling and walk throughout Maya Bay. Bamboo Island, north east of Phi Phi Don is a small island with breathtaking and glorious beaches and reefs for snorkeling. Monkey Beach, is where you can see monkeys come out of the jungle to take foods from tourists.Wong Long Bay, is a cove of tiny fishes swarming near the beach.

There are no roads around Phi Phi, for transportation, long tail boats and speed boats are available from Phuket Island. A package day tour to these small Islands with speed boat or long tail boat costs around 1,500 THB to 2,000 THB.

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James Bond Island

James Bond Island originally known as Nail Island, is just a short distance north east of Phuket in Phang Nga bay which is a beautiful National park home to more than 40 small islands. This island was thrown into the limelight after the James Bond’s movie’ The Man with the golden gun’ in 1974 was filmed here. After the success of this movie, the island came to be known as James Bond Island and is a signature attraction of Phang Nga Bay.

As the island is a part of a National park, development is restricted here. For accommodation there are few hotels on the bay, or at the Muslim Sea Gypsy Village, where budget Bungalows are available. The easiest way to visit James Bond Island is on a day tour by speed boat or long tail boat or by private car. Many tour agencies can organize one day tours with complete package which might cost around 1,500 THB to 2,000 THB. For the more adventurous, kayak tours can be done to explore Phang Nga Bay for approximately 3,700 THB with complete package of pick up from hotel, lunch and return to your hotel.

Travel Tip: In order to protect the environment, collecting any type of shells or reefs from the sea as souvenir are strictly forbidden in these areas.

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