The air force base situated at the end of Prachuab Khirikhan town center makes for a great day trip from Pak Nam Pran. That might sound odd, but Ao Manao, the home of Wing Command 5, happens to offer one of the most beautiful beaches along this stretch of coastline, as well as a slice of oft-...
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. The park can get busy, particularly on long weekends, so it’s recommended that you book your tent or bungalow early. That’s done by calling the park at 042-871-333 or 042-871-458. You then need to make a wire transfer. Tents are B225 (sleeping bags, a...
February
40th Hong Kong Arts Festival
Through Mar 8. Hong Kong. Prices vary. www.hk.artsfestival.org
45 days, 17 venues and 166 performances, covering music, dance and theater, make the 40th edition of the Hong Kong Arts Festival the largest ever. The 2012 lineup is headlined by Mozart’s...
1. The Bose QuietComfort15 Acoustic noise cancelling headphones are perfect to blot out the dull roar of the jet engines, B16,900
2. The Tank travel bag from Mandarina Duck’s handy compartments will keep your stuff nice and safe in transit. B22,000
3. Different continents, airport lounges and...
De Lanna Boutique Hotel
44 Intawarorot Rd., T.Sriphum Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, 053-326278-9, www.delannahotel.com
Surrounded by old residential buildings and temples on Chiang Mai’s Intawarorot Rd., this boutique hotel blends seamlessly into the neighborhood. A contemporary Lanna-style...
1.) Marin Nail Trail
The rigid frame and Fox suspension keep this mountain bike smooth even on an unforgiving, narrow single track.
B52,000 at Bike Zone, 2/F, Amarin Plaza, BTS Chit Lom. 02-652-1559.
2.) Ray Ban Outdoorsman
Featuring a comfy leather brow bar and polarized lenses, these glasses...
NOVEMBER
Kalaa Utsavam 2011
Nov 4-13. Esplanade, Singapore. Various prices. www.kalaautsavam.com
Started in 2002 as a three-day event during the annual Deepavali [or Diwali; annual festival of lights], Kalaa Utsavam has grown into a 10-day festival with traditional performances and contemporary...
Trains aren’t always easy to love. Ask someone on a packed BTS carriage what word first springs to mind when you say “railway” and chances are it’ll be anything except “adventure.” But some people appreciate that there’s something rather special about...
Hospitality exchange is great for independent wanderers who travel alone to meet new people, learn from new cultures and love to take risks. But in Thailand, there are only 2,000 registered couch surfers, suggesting that we might want something less radical. If you’re not a backpacker and don...
Two main reasons people hesitate to travel are expensive air tickets and expensive hotel rooms. With an increasing numbers of low cost airlines, there are now plenty of affordable air travel options. But what about hotel rooms? Surely you don’t want your limited budget putting you in a creepy...
