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SQT with Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand

By the way, SQT means “Spend Quality Time.” Yes, I could’ve just written that I the title, but that would make it look longer. Anyways, that is exactly what this post is all about – visiting the various temples around the city of Bangkok that houses statues and replicas of Buddha. And believe me when I say that the people who constructed these houses of worship spared very little or none when it comes to the architecture of the buildings. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) The temple is located in Yai District on the west bank of the Chao Phraya…

Hot And Cold – Icy and Sunny Travel Destinations

For most people, a holiday involves getting away from everyday life and doing something different. Many long for a trip to a warm and sunny destination full of beaches and refreshing cocktails. For others, a holiday is the chance to hone their skills on a snowboard. Whatever the season and your personal interests, there is the perfect holiday out there waiting for you. Feeling Hot! Maldives: Luxury in the Indian Ocean If you like your holidays to include plenty of luxury and pampering, then the Maldives will be the perfect destination. There are more than 1,100 islands that make up…

Hotels in Phuket

Places to visit PPhuket is a stunning place to visit and one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations. It offers a myriad of attractions like Phuket Aquarium which hosts exceptional fish species, the Thalang Museum which showcases unique artifacts and artworks, a butterfly farm that has a variety of colorful butterflies and insects and of course the palm lined sparkling blue waters and beaches of the Andaman Sea. One of the best features about Phuket is how much money you can save on accommodation, food and souvenirs. A Phuket hotel can be booked for a lower price than almost any room…

Top Destinations 2013

With only a few weeks left until the official start of the summer, many have already planned their holidays. Those who haven’t (and who need a little bit of inspiration) will find some interesting suggestions in the list below. Top Holiday Destinations for 2013 Sri Lanka Due to political instability, for many years the majority of travellers who visited the Indian subcontinent skipped Sri Lanka and went to India instead. However, this trend is slowly changing, and the so-called “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” is emerging as one of the best-rated holiday destinations in the world. Charming colonial towns, ancient…