Review: Etihad Airways London to Bangkok

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Earlier this month I flew with Etihad Airways (economy class) on the London Heathrow to Bangkok route (via Abu Dhabi). As it's the first time I've flown with this airline I'd like to give my review of the service so that it might help somebody else thinking of flying on this route with Etihad. The … [Read more...]

Accommodation Review: The Countryside, Pai

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Most of the accommodation choices in Pai are budget and mid-range guest-houses with just a few more expensive hotel options. I was last in Pai back in February and was looking to stay somewhere for one night that wasn't expensive, but had a bit of character. I chose The Countryside, which is a … [Read more...]

Restaurant Review: Chao Lay Seafood, Hua Hin

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The Chao Lay seafood restaurant is one of the most famous in Hua Hin. The restaurant is built on a jetty and makes for a very pleasant al-fresco dining experience with a gentle breeze blowing in from the Gulf of Thailand. Chao Lay is open for lunch during the day, but it is the evening when the … [Read more...]

Hotel Review: Queen’s Garden Resort, near Bangkok Airport

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Last weekend I had a late evening flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and an early flight out the following day, so I took the opportunity to stay at one of the hotels located close to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport rather than travel into the centre of the Thai capital. Getting There The Queen's … [Read more...]

Restaurant Review: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai

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The Tamarind Village is a boutique hotel located on Ratchadamnoen Road in the old town district of Chiang Mai. However, you don't have to be a guest at the hotel to dine at this lovely restaurant. To get to the main entrance to the hotel, guests walk down a small private lane which is framed … [Read more...]

Hotel Review: Royal Asia Lodge, Hua Hin

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The Royal Asia Lodge hotel in Hua Hin is located on Petchkasem Road, but for people intending to stay in this hotel one of the most important things to note is that the Royal Asia Lodge has accommodation in two separate buildings. Main Building The hotel reception and the main building is … [Read more...]

Review: Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant, Chiang Rai

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I visited here with my sister having spent some time at the Chiang Rai Hill Tribe Museum which is next door to the restaurant. The restaurant and museum are run by the PDA (Population and Community Development Association). Amongst other projects, the PDA has been at the forefront of family planning … [Read more...]