Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most famous island, may be best well known for its beaches, but it has many other fascinating sites as well. If you are looking do discover a more spiritual side of the island away from the beach parties and backpacker bars, head to these three amazing temples, each totally unique.
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Day Trips to Indonesia from Singapore
Just off of Singapore, across the Straits of Melakka, lie a few small Indonesian Islands which are easily visited as a day trip! Whether you want to shop at the duty-free, explore some Muslim-Indonesian history, or escape to a quiet Chinese-Indonesian floating village, there is plenty to do to keep a visitor entertained during an exciting day out of Singapore.
Top 5 Sights around UBUD, BALI
Bali, Indonesia’s most famous island, is well-known for its beautiful beaches. But there’s a lot more to do than swim and surf, especially if you venture inland to the beautiful town of Ubud. Located amongst rice paddies, dramatic hills, and verdant forests, Ubud is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, and is full of wonderful and unique sights to visit.
Three Cheap and Easy Beach Getaways Near Bangkok
Places like Krabi or Phuket may be world-famous, and rightfully so, but there’s no need to endure a ten-hour bus ride to the south to enjoy the sea. There are some very nice places within a few hours of Bangkok that make for an excellent weekend getaway from the big city!
Video: New Year on Koh Larn (Island Stuff)
Koh Larn is one of the nearest islands to Bangkok! It’s just off the coast of Pattaya, and can be reached by a 45-minute ferry from the mainland.
Video: Kingdom of Wonder – Cambodia (Travelogue)
We spend a week in Cambodia, braving monkeys, jellyfish, rove beetles, and Typhoon Chaba! Our journey begins in Siem Reap, before taking us to the far south, where we rough it on a jungle island. Finally, we arrive in Phnom Penh for a much-needed cup of tea.
Koh Rong Island, Cambodia (Travel Guide)
While Thailand is world-famous for its beautiful islands and beaches, Cambodia, it’s neighbor to the east, is often overlooked. Cambodia may be known for its ancient temples in Siem Reap, but the “Kingdom of Wonder” has its own slice of still mostly untouched paradise: Koh Rong Island.
Comic #12 – Island Life
We wanted a rustic experience, and that’s sure what we got!
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