While Thailand may have a very open and relaxed attitude towards drinking alcohol, many foreign tourists are surprised to learn that the country has strict restrictions on when alcohol can be sold and served. Alcohol is only legally able to be sold during certain hours of the day, and there are several days per year when the sale of alcohol is restricted entirely.
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The Big Guide to Macau’s Must-See Casinos
If you don’t have time to visit every casino in Macau, try to visit at least a few of the ones listed here. These are the casinos that have the most to offer a visitor (even if you don’t want to gamble). These casinos have exciting attractions for tourists, amazing sights to see, and impressive collections to wonder at.
Where to get vaccinations in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Pasteur Institute REVIEW
If you are in Cambodia and you need emergency vaccination, here’s what you need to do.
REVIEW Hong Kong Milk Tea… from McDonald’s!
My review of the “local milk tea” from McDonald’s Hong Kong. How does this milk tea stack up as a Hong Kong Milk Tea?
All About the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS) : Metro Cards, One-Day Passes, and NEW Registration Requirements
The Skytrain is fast, modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned, and is a cheap and quick way to cross the city to wherever you want to go. Here’s everything you need to know about riding the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok, including new rules about how to register a BTS Rabbit Card.
Discover Macau’s rich culture and history at the city’s best museums
There are dozens of cool museums to visit in Macau, and I tried to visit as many of them as I could (because I’m a huge museum nerd). In this post, I want to share with you some of the most interesting museums (in my opinion) that will give a visitor a really great look at the both the history and culture of Macau.
Sleepless in Laos: The Luang Prabang Night Market
Being a night owl may not match with the lifestyle in Luang Prabang. The city wakes up early, and things tend to close down when the sky grows dark. While there is some night life in the more touristy bars and clubs, in general, Luang Prabang is a quiet and sleepy city, especially once the sun goes down. Luang Prabang is considered to be one of the most charming and peaceful cities in Southeast Asia.
Exploring Luang Prabang’s Morning Market
The Luang Prabang Morning Market comes alive before the sun rises. After spending a cool, fresh morning experiencing a Lao alms-giving ceremony, head to the morning market to buy some of the freshest, healthiest, and most delicious produce in the city. You have to wake up early to experience the Morning Market, but it’s one of the coolest local experiences that you really shouldn’t miss when traveling to the city.
The Best and Most Interesting Museums in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Although Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city, the larger Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is home to some of the country’s best museums. Though most of the museums in the city are dedicated to Vietnam’s independence struggles and the Vietnam War, there are a number of fine art and culture museums as well.
What to Eat and Drink in Macau
While Macau may be better known for its casinos than anything else, a visitor shouldn’t overlook the excellent cuisine that the city has to offer. Macanese cuisine is deeply steeped in the city’s history, and is influenced by both its traditional Chinese and colonial Portuguese past. Some of Macau’s best dishes can be found in its street food; some of the best food can sometimes be found in the most unassuming of local food stalls!
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