Bangkok Vacation Ideas

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Thinking about a warm adventure? Asia is the perfect place to explore and discover mysterious cultures, amazing scenery and extraordinary wildlife.

In Bangkok there is a magical organic farm that is a delight to visit. You just hop on a Thai long tail boat to cross the river to the organic farm. While you are there, taste some of the delicious fruits in season and enjoy the fragrant coconuts freshly picked up by farmers.

You can go to a traditional Thai cooking class that includes healthy dishes like coconut and chicken soup, papaya salad, extra spicy lemongrass soup and banana coconut ice cream dessert.

Here's a really fun day trip to the ancient city of Ayutthaya's temples by boat on the busy Chao Phraya River . You get to see a whole different view of Thailand from the river viewpoint. This is a favorite day trip of mine from Bangkok. This is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Plan a whole day here and bring your camera.

Another favorite place for me in China Town where you'll see gold merchants selling gold bhat chains of every description, gem stores and antique shops that will simply amaze you. Plan a whole day here and bring your camera.

You'll see a lot of Thai silk shops in Bangkok that will tailor just about anything you ask for. Bring you favorite shirt, jacket and dress and they will make an exact copy in the silk you choose.

My favorite hotel is the Oriental Hotel on the Chao Phraya River. The restaurants are awesome, the location is the best and the service is exquisite. It is walking distance to China Town and there are boats at ready our front.

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