March 2006 ~ Travel In Home

Samui Island's Exotic Waterfalls

Koh Samui is blessed with quite a few spectacular waterfalls; however there are only two that are easily accessed and having good facilities. They are Hin Lad and Namuang. The best time to see any of the falls on Koh Samui is during or just after the rainy season, approximately September[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, March 31, 2006 0 comments

Chiang Mai in One Day

Overview Chiang Mai is the country's second largest city of Thailand, it located at north of Thailand and far from Bangkok 700 kilometer by car. The populations of Chiang Mai are more than 1,500,000 peoples. Chiang Mai is the ancient city which has magic power that can attract people[...]

by Jour ~ Thursday, March 30, 2006 0 comments

Just 3 week suntil Thai New Year!

This traditional Thai custom of merry-making is the Kingdom's most 'sanuk' (fun-filled) festival, celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm, nation-wide, once a year. In most parts of the country, Songkran extends over a period of 3 days. Known the world-over for its characteristic tradition[...]

by Jour ~ Tuesday, March 28, 2006 0 comments

Bird Watching in Thailand is Fantastic!

Bird Watching in Thailand: A Great ExperienceThailand is dominant in Southeast Asian birding. The abundance of tropical birds is unmatched by her neighboring countries. It's convenient and the birds are plentiful. Khao Sok National Park is certainly one of the best bird watching destination[...]

by Jour ~ Monday, March 27, 2006 0 comments

Recap of the 2006 Pattaya Music Festival

Hundreds of thousands of people of all ages thronged Beach Road last weekend for the Grand Pattaya International Music Festival 2006, the largest in the five consecutive years the event has been staged.The return of the new style Tik Chiro.On Friday March 17 at the Orange Stage set up[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, March 24, 2006 0 comments

A Day in the Cotswalds: Cirencester, Burford and Bibury

It has taken me almost a week to post this, but we took a little day trip last Sunday to Cirencester, a medium-sized town in the Cotswalds less than an hour's drive from Oxford. Its two attractions are a good Roman museum and a medieval parish church. Here's an interesting factoid we learned: "cester" at the end of a British city[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, March 24, 2006 0 comments

Fine french pastry and coffee in Bangkok

Its not too long ago when the “coffee culture” started to take a hold on Thailand. The arrival of Starbucks and other coffee chains like coffee world continued the trend. Today, Bangkok can compete with any other major city in terms of availability of coffee wherever you go.One good example[...]

by Jour ~ Wednesday, March 22, 2006 0 comments

Chiang Mai Walk Street

Chiang Mai Walk Street is located on Thaphae Gate through to Ratchadamnoen Road in Chiang Mai city, Thailand. The Chiang Mai Walk Street opens only in Sunday night.The tourist can shop local product of Chiang Mai in low price. The handmade products of local Chiang Mai are very famous[...]

by Jour ~ Monday, March 20, 2006 0 comments

Bangkok Thieves Market

In addition to Bangkok’s big Chatuchak weekend market, there are other retail locales with less savory reputations. The Nakhon Kasem market in Chinatown is still referred to colloquially as the Thieves’ Market due to its beginnings as a massive outlet for fencing stolen goods. Now you’re[...]

by Jour ~ Saturday, March 18, 2006 0 comments

Beaches of Phuket Part 3: Kamala Beach

This well-enclosed bay and fishing village surrounded by forested hills is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. Tranquil and calm, the pretty white sands of Kamala beckon most people by day, but if you're seeking more than sunbathing on a perfect beach, there are other[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, March 17, 2006 0 comments

The great Bangkok Motor Show: Sexy Cars, Glamour, Beautiful Women

Soon, on the 22nd of March until the third of April to be exact, it is time again for the Bangkok Motor Show, the biggest and best in South East Asia. Billed as "the greatest automotive show in Southeast Asia", this international motoring event attracts an estimated 1.7 million people[...]

by Jour ~ Thursday, March 16, 2006 0 comments

Beaches of Phuket Part 2: Kata Beach

Kata Beach: A beuatiful and more family orientated beach on Phuket The pleasant bay of Kata, just a few minutes south of Karon Beach, entices many with its white sands and clear waters. The monsoon season of May-October can make for rough swimming conditions, but it's this time of[...]

by Jour ~ Monday, March 13, 2006 0 comments

'Beautiful Boxer' returns to the ring

After a two-year absence from fighting, Nong Toom, the transsexual Thai boxer who had her life story told in the hit movie, Beautiful Boxer made a surprise and victorious return to the ring Sunday, February 26 to celebrate the opening of the new, state of the art Fairtex Muay Thai training[...]

by Jour ~ Sunday, March 12, 2006 0 comments

Start your own adventure in Thailand: Trekking

Trekking around Chiang Mai and Thailand’s North: The home of the hilltribesThailand’s north is a gorgeous place where lushly vegetated mountains rise majestically from the earth – the tropical tail end of the Himalayan chain. For some mysterious reason mountains were made to be climbed.[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, March 10, 2006 0 comments

Start your own adventure in Thailand: Scuba Diving

Adventure takes many forms: a new relationship or job, sushi for the first time, or even a walk through an L.A. slum at 2am on a Saturday night – all qualify. Webster’s dictionary defines adventure as “an exciting or remarkable experience.” It’s when we break out of our daily routine[...]

by Jour ~ Thursday, March 9, 2006 0 comments

Beaches of Phuket Part 1: Patong Beach

The (in)famous beach of PhuketIn the first part of “Beaches of Phuket” I’m starting with Patong which is probably by far the most famous of all and that’s not always because the beach is the most beautiful. It is more famous for its nightlife than anything else. It is the ideal place[...]

by Jour ~ Tuesday, March 7, 2006 0 comments

Why Thai Food is so good

"Thai food offers a variety of flavours and tastes. The subtle mixing of herbs and spices and market-fresh ingredients makes dining a special culinary experience."Eating ranks high on the Thai scale of pleasures, and meals are informal affairs. The staple is rice, either ordinary or[...]

by Jour ~ Monday, March 6, 2006 0 comments

Floating Market Show in Damoen Saduak

Thailand always was famous for its floating markets. Everybody planning a trip to Thailand has seen the photos of rivers crowded with boats selling all kinds of delicious looking foods. These photos are normally taken in Bangkok which makes one believe easily that this is the only place[...]

by Jour ~ Sunday, March 5, 2006 0 comments

The Pattaya Music Festival 2006: Not to be missed!

Every year, Pattaya, Thailand’s famous seaside resort, celebrates music in all its forms at this annual event, held during the summer season. Shake your thang along with dance and hip-hop beats, get down to pop and rock or dance on the white sand to the sounds of lazy jazz and easy[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, March 3, 2006 0 comments

Elephant Riding in Thailand

Hand-feeding a hungry elephant is an unnerving experience. At the first whiff of a banana, its leathery gray trunk snakes out, probes the air and sucks it from your hand with a squelch. It is like shoving fruit into a wet vacuum cleaner nozzle. It may be unpleasant, but if you're about[...]

by Jour ~ Thursday, March 2, 2006 0 comments

The Bangkok Fashion Week 2006

From the 15th to 19th of March 2006, over 30 Thai designers and a select number of international fashion gurus send their latest designs down the catwalk at Bangkok's Fashion Week. Shows take place in The Fashion Dome - a large dome tent set up in the middle of the lake at Benjakitti[...]