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Thailand Attractions And Activities || SofiaHotelHuahin

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Climb in Railay - We first started rock climbing in Railay in 2000, and we continue to do so whenever we return to Thailand. King Climbers and Hot Rocks are our go-to stores. Try sea kayaking through Phuket's Hong Islands or volunteer at an elephant sanctuary. Participate in Songkran, the biggest water fight on earth. Actually, they celebrate the New Year in style and with a lot of water in Thailand. Enrol in a Muay Thai Kickboxing Class and immerse yourself in the culture for a month. Take a culinary class — Thai cuisine is a global favorite, and cooking classes are well-liked across the nation. For a thorough introduction to the cuisine, enroll in a multi-day course.  Beaches - Thailand is home to some of the world's most stunning beaches. Many additional beaches, like Railay and Ao Nang in Krabi, Kho Lanta, and Kho Lipe near the Malaysian Border, are also popular with tourists in addition to renowned tourist destinations like Phuket and Kho Samui. Avoid Pattaya B...

Hua Hin: A Beach Resort In The Thai Style || SofiaHotelHuahin

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One of two significant beach resorts, Hua Hin is the quietest of the two and is only two hours drive from Bangkok. Its vibrant, distant cousin, Pattaya, is located across the Gulf and is far more action-packed.  It is the "first" beach resort in Thailand with a touch of royalty. Hua Hin, however, is not a secluded location and offers a wide range of activities. Thousands of Bangkok families, both Thai and foreign, use this place every weekend. People seeking a more "Thai" experience should go here in particular. This Hua Hin travel guide discusses the positive (and negative) features of the city.   Hua Hin: What We Love About It This Hua Hin travel guide aims to demonstrate to you how this town, which is a truly "Thai" resort, is unlike any other beach resort in Thailand. It was initially constructed as a Thai refuge from Bangkok.  Even today, there are still far more Thai users than foreign users. This area also houses the long-established Klai K...

Asian Food Guide: Where To Find And Try These 6 Curry Dishes First! || SofiaHotelHuahin

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Nothing screams comfort food like a bowl of warm, creamy, thick curry! Curries typically contain coriander, cumin, turmeric, and coconut milk, but virtually every nation in the world adds its own twist. They are instantly recognizable by their sensual aromas. While Cambodians slather on the shrimp sauce, the Japanese prefer their curry thick and sweet. This gorgeous stew is typically credited to India, but Europeans adore it so much that the UK named curry its national food! Travel to Asia to sample foods that are spicy, lemony, substantial, or soupy!   1. MASSAMAN CURRY | Thailand | Chiang Mai When you tuck into this hearty stew of potatoes, carrots, and onions covered in an absurdly rich curry broth, you might not realize you're eating Thai cuisine. Although there is a minor (hundreds of years old) debate as to who first created the renowned dish for royalty in central Ayutthaya or whether Malaysians from the south introduced it, everyone is appreciative of the perfectly bl...