Across the overpass from the Park Plaza Hotel and Benjakitti Park is Foodland. Don’t let the front door fool you, inside are lots of wonderful things for sale: electrical converters, office supplies, local brews, sweets from all over the world, Baked goods, meats and local telephones. It’s also a great place to enjoy freshly cooked to order meals. OPEN 24 hours a day.
TRANSPORTATION – Like Paris or London for people moving, a map makes getting around quicker and easier. Bangkok’s traffic is horrific. Be mindful when you cross streets, motorcycles appear unexpectedly, anywhere. Taxi’s are cheap and plentiful but Public Transportation saves time getting around the city. Take the BTS-Skytrain, MRT- Subway, River Boat, or maybe a…
While Barry and Dian had their knees x-rayed and met with the doctor for a diagnosis, I walked around taking photos and videos of the beautiful grounds on a rainy day. Dian Thomas – Knee Problems … Osteoarthritis, Yes. But she’s not in pain. She’s a very active gal, so the doctor suggested she keep…
I like knowing that I’m welcome at the Park Plaza, but I’m always open to trying new places to sleep, especially if they’re in interesting neighborhoods. http://www.bangkok.com/imm-fusion/photos.htm Conveniently located on Sukumvit, at OnNut, the last stop on the BTS Skytrain. Breakfast is tasty – toast, fresh pastries, cereals, and plenty of choices… There’s a Tesco…
The Villas at the V Hotel in Hua Hin – gorgeous! http://www.huahin.bangkok.com/v-villas-hua-hin/ Chiva-Son – There’s nothing quite like getting away to a world renowned, first-class, health resort for all the right reasons: Physical therapy, dietary, detox, or just rejuvenation. No photos allowed. For more information…and photos: http://www.chivasom.com/the-resorts/hua-hin-thailand/about-hua-hin/
Your awe inspiring trip to Thailand begins when you arrive in Bangkok at the sparkling new, Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Hua Hin, is charming little village, approximately a three hour drive from Bangkok. Get away from the city lights and take a road trip through the countryside to enjoy the Gulf of Thailand for a few days. Avoid the hassle of going through airport security. In addition to an interesting walk about town – the…