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Bangkok to Ayutthaya by Train: Timetable, Best Train Options, and How to Get There

Bangkok to Ayutthaya by Train: Timetable, Best Train Options, and How to Get There

Interested in visiting Ayutthaya one of top tourist attractions in Thailand? The magic city with a lot of temples, ruins and with a lot of charm. The city, that is a former Thai capital, is on the UNESCO list and can be done in one day if you are staying in Bangkok.

Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Bus transport

Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Bus transport

If you are like many other tourists staying close to Khao San Road, the A4 bus should be the transport to be considered. It is not only a very affordable way to travel between Khao San Road and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) but it is also very convenient and due to the fact that it is air-conditioned, it is also a comfortable trip.

Thai style New Year Eve dining menu

Thai style New Year Eve dining menu

Thailand celebrates New Year twice. Once at the end of December, and then they have their Chinese New Year that is an even bigger event. This traditional Thai and Chinese New Year is usually in January and depends on the Lunar Calendar.

A budget overnight with refreshments in Manga Kissa, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

A budget overnight with refreshments in Manga Kissa, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Staying in Japan might be quite expensive especially if you are visiting main cities during the weekend or during festivals. If so, prices can be even trice as they are during the workweek. But, do not worry. If you are planning your trip to big cities, you would have an option to overnight in manga kissa.

Sanja Matsuri Festival – feel the Japanese spirit and enjoy food tasting around Asakusa Shrine

Sanja Matsuri Festival – feel the Japanese spirit and enjoy food tasting around Asakusa Shrine

Sanja Matsuri is one of the most spectacular festivals in Japan. It is one of so called ‘Three Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo’ (including Sanno Festival and Kanda Festival). It takes place in May during the first three weekends. And that is a great moment for trying Japanese food.

Visit Destileria Limtuaco in Manila - the oldest existing distillery in the Philippines

Visit Destileria Limtuaco in Manila - the oldest existing distillery in the Philippines

Although the Destileria Limtuaco Museum is not very huge, it is worth visiting it. It will definitively give you an insight into the history and into the whole production process of the most famous alcohol beverages in the Philippines.

Taste of Japan in Sushi Yum, Manila - katsudon, tuna sushi and California maki and a bowl of a seaweed miso soup

Taste of Japan in Sushi Yum, Manila - katsudon, tuna sushi and California maki and a bowl of a seaweed miso soup

What would you say for a good Japanese style food? Some sushi? Or maybe a serving of a delicious seaweed miso soup? Or would you prefer a meat dish like pork katsudon?

A culinary visit to Europe on the Christmas market in Baguio

A culinary visit to Europe on the Christmas market in Baguio

Are you spending your Christmas time in Asia, and you would like to feel this unique and magical atmosphere there too? No worries, while visiting Philippines, you will definitively have multiple possibilities of experiencing it!

Visit Starbucks in the heart of the historic center of Manila, Intramuros in the Philippines

Visit Starbucks in the heart of the historic center of Manila, Intramuros in the Philippines

What would you say for a good cup of coffee in the Old Town of the Philippines’ capital – Manila? Doesn’t it sound great?

Have an organic bread in a moonlike landscape in Tunisia

Have an organic bread in a moonlike landscape in Tunisia

What would you say about sharing a very simple, organic bread with your friends and local people in an incredible environment? In a place that is so unusual, full of mystery and beautiful? In a remote area that only slightly resembles any place on earth?

What to pack with you for a trekking in Thailand?

What to pack with you for a trekking in Thailand?

Rainforests, jungle, pristine areas, beautiful views, and marvelous unspoiled nature. North and south; west, and east, all these regions offer great places to trek. Discover wild terrains, beautiful plants and get knowledge about local tribes.

What to eat before a jungle trek in Thailand?

What to eat before a jungle trek in Thailand?

No matter how experienced you are, the breakfast you have before the trekking should be a really good one. Remember – the goal is to have a lot of energy for climbing in a relatively strenuous region and to be in a good form.

Wine tasting in  Château Kefraya

Wine tasting in Château Kefraya

Two Château Kefraya – red 2012 and white 2016, Les Bretèches 2014, Myst 2016 and Comte de M 2010 - perfect blends of grapes' varieties.

Not only restricted to France - Lebanese Beaujolais Nouveau

Not only restricted to France - Lebanese Beaujolais Nouveau

As time was still good for Lebanese Beaujolais Nouveau, we had a chance to taste jeune wines from Château Musar. Musar Jeune Blanc, Rouge and Rosé are all bottled and labeled in the same way. The label is simple, minimalistic in the design and elegant.

Wine tasting in Château Musar

Wine tasting in Château Musar

One white from 2007 and two red wines, in which one of them was a 2005 wine and the second one from 2014.


Destinations

Turkey

Turkey

Traveling in Turkey is a culinary adventure. A wonderful number of great meat and vegetable dishes awaits you at every corner. Starting with simplest kebabs and pidas through more sophisticated casseroles and ending on unique clay kebabs, this journey is a feast for all your senses. Aromatic herbs, well grilled lamb and beef meats, fresh vegetables and brilliant mezzes cannot disappoint the fussiest tastes.

Vietnam

Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine is distinguished by its freshness and the way it is served. Plenty of fresh vegetables, slightly cooked meat and a lot of herbs create a colourful meal full of harmony and flavor. Lemongrass, ginger, onion, garlic, lime, Thai basil are only some of the most common ingredients. Then, the five elements theory is still vivid. Five tastes, five nutrient types, five colours and five sense stimulants – all of them should be in every single meal.

Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanese cuisine is refreshing, full of vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood. These are accompanied by starches and whole grains, what makes that cuisine healthy and colourful. Lemon juice, garlic, parsley and other herbs add a lot of aroma and flavor.

Japan

Japan

Japanese traditional cuisine bases on rice and miso soup. Apart from that, noodles as udon or soba are also popular and often eaten cold or hot with seaweeds or seasonal ingredients. Fish and seafood are served grilled, raw or in a famous tempura. All kind of sushi and sashimi is highly available in all stores, fresh, cooled and full of flavor. Even seasoned rice wrapped in seaweeds – onigiri, tastes different.