Whether you’re looking for a cool drink at sunset along the waterfront, a hot dance venue, or activities of a wilder nature, Phnom Penh offers loads of fun options, in a city in which all venues are fairly close, allowing you to hop around within a relatively small area. Phnom Penh’s extraordinary adult nightlife scene […]
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Adult Activities by night in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh’s adult nightlife scene is rapidly evolving beyond a few scattered spots to entertainment “zones” where travelers can jump from venue to venue in safety. For now, beer bars are the rule, with plenty of friendly and informal hostesses. Unlike the adult bar scene in Bangkok, there are no Stage Shows, and ladyboy culture […]
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Whether you’re looking for a cool drink under the stars at the beach, disco dancing, or activities of a wilder nature, Sihanoukville (Cambodian name Kampong Som) offers has plenty of options, and it’s all, surprisingly, even less expensive than Phnom Penh, making this seaside city one of the best values in Southeast Asia. Drinks/Dancing night […]
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This island group actually consists of two islands, the larger Ko Phi Phi Don, and Ko Phi Phi Leh. Phi Phi Don is heavily touristed, with lots of bars, and a relatively well-used boat dock. Diving in the area is good in the dive season, running between January and March, with visibility generally 15-30 meters, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Antiquities and Crafts Shopping in Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the world’s meccas for antiquities, fine arts, and crafts shopping. Here, you’ll find everything from age-old statuary to stunning tribal crafts, in venues ranging from the large to the out-of the way. Virtually every Bangkok visitor will have heard of the venerable Chatuchak weekend market, but for the buyer with a […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Good Manner: When your lady friend has wrecked your apartment
The Good Manner: Love & Relationship Advice from WoWasis’ Pa Farang This week’s dilemma: When your lady friend has wrecked your apartment Dear Pa Farang, My heart is heavy, and I am seeking your advice. I have just come home, and my apartment has been wrecked. I am a farang, in this country for six […]
Read the rest of this entry »Silver and Metal Crafts in Chiang Mai
Influenced by Shan and Burmese traditions, Chiang Mai silverwork is different from that which you’ll find further south. Silver has been a tradition in the Lanna area since a large influx of Burmese silversmiths arrived here in the 13th century. In the Wua Lai village, just south, and within walking distance, of the Chiang Mai […]
Read the rest of this entry »Festivals by month in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is the festival capital of Thailand. Every month, there’s a festival that’s fun, interesting, and should be an essential part of your Chiang Mai experience. Here’s what to look for in the yearly festival calendar: January What: Winter Fair When: December 30 through January 8 Note: This fair combines food, dance, music, and […]
Read the rest of this entry »The extraordinary wats (temples) in Chiang Mai, Thailand
There are over 120 wats within the municipal limits of the city of Chiang Mai, and they are the cultural — and to many degrees the social — hub of the city. They are held in such respect than there is a building ban on building any high-rise structure within 93 meters of a wat, […]
Read the rest of this entry »River Cruises on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River
To get a uniquely interesting view of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Mae Ping Cruises (053) 274-822, offers three short voyages along the Ping River, as follows: Dinner cruise: Two tours, the first begins at 7pm, and they will pick you up from your hotel. Price is 450 baht. Day cruise 1: an 8 kilometer cruise taking […]
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