Want to try Japanese sake in Bangkok, but don’t know where to start? Head to Isetan Department Store at Central World and try a tasting set.
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8 Sacred Shrines in Ratchaprasong, Bangkok: Eat, Pray, Shop
Step away from the shopping malls and into a more spiritual world on this mini pilgrimage to visit and pray at each of downtown Bangkok’s eight sacred shrines. Bangkok’s “Eat, Pray, Shop” initiative encourages a visit to the eight incredible shrines.
Northern Strawberry Lager – Cheers Valentines Beer
We try out the NEW Northern Strawberry Lager from Cheers, brewed especially for Valentines Day in Thailand.
BKK Bagel Bakery – New York Style Bagels in Downtown Bangkok
Even the expat who loves Thai food the most will, after a certain length of time in Thailand, begin craving breakfast. Does this New York-style bagel bakery have the best breakfast in downtown Bangkok?
The Best Boat Noodle Shops in Bangkok (Victory Monument)
Updated 2019 These little bowls of noodles are 10-12 baht each, and you are meant to order round after round. Eating boat noodles is a fun experience to have with your Thai friends in Bangkok, but it’s so hard to choose which shop is the best! We visit four popular boat noodle shops around Bangkok’s Victory Monument area.
Batu Caves, Sacred Hindu Cave Temple near KL, Malaysia
The Batu Caves is the site of a sacred Hindu shrine just outside of the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. Easily accessible as a day trip from the city, Batu Caves are a colorful, interesting, and uniquely spiritual site. The shrine inside the Batu Caves is considered to be one of the most important Hindu shrines in Malaysia.
4 Amazing and Unique Ice Cream Flavors in Japan
Japan is famous for its history and culture, but you can’t overlook the Japanese love of snacks and sweets! Wherever you go in Japan, there are plenty of amazing and unique flavors of ice cream to be found. These four flavors are available at some of central Japan’s most famous sites.
“Tokyo” – Cheap Bangkok Street Food (4-6 baht!)
Popular in the 1990’s, the street food known as “tokyo” is, despite its name, wholly Thai. Found on the streets of Bangkok for as little as 4 baht apiece, tokyo is a popular, cheap, and tasty snack.
3 Cool Bars Near Victory Monument – Bangkok, Thailand
An urban rooftop speakeasy, a street market in a former minibus terminal, and a Bangkok live music icon. These three bars are some of the coolest places in Bangkok’s Victory Monument area, all close to the Skytrain station. Ready for good drinks, great views, live music, and lively atmosphere?
Koh Larn (Coral Island) Thailand – Tropical Island Near Pattaya and Bangkok
It may not be Thailand’s most famous island, nor the most beautiful, but at just a few hours away from Bangkok, Koh Larn (Coral Island), is popular with Bangkok locals and expats alike as the closest and easiest tropical paradise for weekend and day trips.
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