Beautiful Photos of Thailand

This is just one of the famous attractions in Ayutthaya Historical Park that is exactly located in the city of Ayutthaya in the Thai province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. It is actually one of the ruins of the old Ayutthaya City, which was established by King Ramathibodi I way back in the year 1350. 

This is another attraction that you can find in the Ayutthaya Historical Park. It is none other than the Wat Chaiwatthanaram, which is a Buddhist temple that was constructed way back in the year 1630 through the efforts of King Prasat Thong. 

This is the very beautiful Railay Beach located in the Krabi and Ao Nang City in the enchanting country of Thailand. 

The Amazing Thailand

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Thailand is one great country that can be found in the southeast part of the continent of Asia. Officially, this Southeast Asian nation is being referred to as Kingdom of Thailand. It lies on the Indochina peninsula where the beaches, nature, landscapes, and mountain ranges are absolutely breathtaking. This beautiful nation is following a government system of Monarchy, and its current leader is none other than King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is the 9th Chakri Dynasty's monarch. This is the reason why he is also called Rama IX. Furthermore, he took over the position way back in the year 1946 until now. 

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The currency of Thailand is called Thai Baht, and it has a very progressive capital city that is the city of Bangkok. Bangkok is also the commercial center of this wonderful country, and there are a number of one of a kind sights here, which explains why there are thousands of foreign tourists who keep on coming back in this city and in the whole country in general. The numerous Buddhist temples are some of the reasons why this country is a very popular tourist destination not only in Asia, but in the entire world as well. 

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With the approximate total area of 513,000 square kilometers, Thailand deserves to be called as 51st Biggest Country in the whole world. Even so, Thailand is also known as the world's 20th Most Populated Nation with its approximate number of 66 million people. When it comes to economy, Thailand may not be that stable but it has managed to maintain a spot on a neutral level when compared to some other countries especially those in Africa and Asia. 

Thailand is also known for mouth-watering original cuisines, and some of them are even just sold on the streets. Just in case you don't know, eating Thai foods on the street is one of the things that tourists from all over the world should never forget trying. There are lots of street food vendors that you can find all over the city of Bangkok. Without a doubt, Thailand is a country that is worth visiting for!

Reference Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand

Recommended Hotels to Stay in El Nido

El Nido, Palawan is a known tourist destination in the Philippines. There are hundreds or even thousands of local and foreign tourists who keep on coming in this magnificent place in the world. With that being said, it is just right for you to know the recommended hotels to stay in El Nido and how much each of these hotels will cost you.

A Place To Remember Hotel

1. A Place To Remember Hotel

This is a very ideal hotel accommodation for all the tourists who visit El Nido, simply because it is just very near to the port. It is one of those hotels in the town proper in this magnificent place. It is a 3-star hotel, so you can be sure that the accommodation here is very pleasant and warm. Privacy will never be compromised in this wonderful place to stay. This is located on top of hill, so the view will surely be breathtaking. It even has some spas where you can pamper yourself for a relaxing massage. 

Website: http://www.aplacetorememberinn.com/

El Nido Garden Beach Resort

 2. El Nido Garden Beach Resort

If you prefer modern amenities with a king size pool and a wonderful view to the crystal clear beach in El Nido, then you must be talking about the El Nido Garden Beach Resort. It has a beautifully landscaped gardens where you can stay and feel more relaxed. The rooms here are very clean and air-conditioned, so you can surely have a great stay in this hotel. 

Website: http://www.elnidogardenresort.com/

El Nido Viewdeck Cottages

3. El Nido Viewdeck Cottages

This is a hillside accommodations where you can have unobstructed views of the amazing beaches and nature in El Nido. What made it very exciting to stay in this accommodation is you will still need to walk up to the hills before you can reach this amazing place. If you love the idea of having a trekking experience going here, then you must book a stay in El Nido Viewdeck Cottages. It has superb massage services and the rooms have terraces where you can see the breathtaking views. 

Website: http://www.elnidoviewdeck.com/

Swiftlets Inn

4. Swiftlets Inn

This hotel accommodation in El Nido has superb accommodation services without putting a hole in your pocket. Yes, you read it right. This is one of the most affordable places in El Nido where you can stay as long as you want. This is very near to the marketplace as well as to the infamous El Nido's Limestone Cliffs. It even offers a packaged island hopping tour that you will surely love.

Website: http://swiftlets-inn.weebly.com/

Ipil Suites El Nido

5. Ipil Suites El Nido

If you want to stay in a very modernized accommodation along with modern facilities, then staying in Ipil Suites El Nido is the best thing that you can do.Though it has an array of modern facilities and rooms, it still offers a budget friendly price per night. It also offers island hopping tours that are personalized. What more can you ask for?

Website: http://ipilsuites.com/elnido/

These are just 5 of the best hotel accommodations where you can have an affordable and great stay. You can also read my blog about the breathtaking El Nido, Palawan here http://travelbuddydotcom.blogspot.com/.

Reference Links: http://www.travelinboots.com/philippines/cheapest-accommodations-el-nido/

Breathtaking El Nido, Palawan

El Nido is one breathtaking municipality of the Province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is famous as the gateway of the extremely scenic Bacuit Archipelago. The particular municipality is very popular for its coral reefs and white sand beaches. One of the beautiful islands that you can enjoy visiting here in El Nido is the Miniloc Island where you can be able to witness extremely amazing small and huge lagoons by riding on a boat. You can also go to Shimizu Island, where you can a number of marine species on its crystal clear sea water. 

How to Get there in El Nido?

Well, what you need to do is book a flight going to the capital city of Palawan, which is the Puerto Princesa City. Outside the airport of the Puerto Princesa City, there are a number of tricycles that will lead you towards the bus terminal going to the municipality of El Nido. Currently, there are 2 bus companies that operate buses for passengers going to the said municipality. These are the Roro and Cherry bus company. From the bus terminal, you need to take a bus-trip for around 6 hours before you can arrive to El Nido. This will take you around 380 pesos for air-conditioned bus, and 280 pesos for non-airconditoned one.

Hotel Accommodations Available in El Nido 

There are actually a lot of hotel accommodations available in this breathtaking tourist destination that will provide your accommodation needs. Depending on your allotted spending budget. If you have enough budget, then going for exclusive, sophisticated hotels may great for you. Some of the highly rated hotels available here are El Nido Beach Hotel, El Nido Resorts Lagen Island, and El Nido Four Season's Beach Resort. If you do not have enough budget, then there is no need to worry still since there are so many affordable hotels in the place for as low as 500 pesos per night.

Watch out for my next blog post about the budget friendly hotels in El Nido, Palawan. 

Discovering Boracay Island, Philippines

One of the famous tourist destinations that can be found in the beautiful country of the Philippines is the Boracay Island. Hundreds or even thousands of local and foreign tourists keep on coming back in this paradise every single day. Tourism is absolutely the number one source of income of the local government in Boracay. 

Boracay is just a small island located in the region of Western Visayas, Philippines. From the city of Manila, this wonderful island is approximately 196 miles or 315 kilometers away. The island itself belongs to the Municipality of Malay in the Aklan Province.

  What to Enjoy in Boracay?

Of course, there are a lot of things that you can enjoy in Boracay Island. Some of these are the following: 

• Swimming on the crystal clear, white sand beaches
• Kayaking 
• Parasailing 
• Riding on a Jetski
• Drinking delicious cocktail drinks 
• Partying on the seaside during nighttime

How to Go there? 

From Manila, you need to ride a plane going to Caticlan Airport or to Kalibo International Airport. If you came from the other country, then you can just book a trip from your country to Kalibo International Airport. Local planes that have flights going to these places are Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines, and Sky Jet. Outside the airports, it is expected that there are several minivans and buses that are waiting for passengers. These vehicles will take you to Boracay Island through riding on a ferry boat. You just have to be patient enough to wait for these vehicles to be completely filled with passengers before it will go. Of course, you need to prepare your budget since there are some fees that you need to pay like the environmental fee, port fee and the like.

The moment the ferry arrive in the island, there will be a number of tricycles waiting for you there. These will take you to your accommodation with a corresponding fare, of course. One tip for you to consider; it is best to book your hotel accommodation in advance to avoid fully-booked cases. Most of the time also, hotels in Boracay have their own vans that will wait for you there at the port or even at the airport, depending on the package you have settled in advance with your accommodation.

Affordable Hotels in Boracay 

There are a number of renowned hotels in the island where you can stay such the Shangri-La's Boracay Resort and Spa, Monaco Suites De Boracay, and Henann Lagoon Resort. However, the price per night here may surprise you. Hence, if you are not willing to spend a considerable amount of money for accommodation, you should to these affordable hotels in the island: 

• Nigi Nigi Too Beach Resort
• Dave's Straw Hat Inn
• La Carmela de Boracay
• Turtle Inn Resort 
• White Beach de Boracay 
• Surfside Boracay Resort & Spa
• Patio Pacific Boracay
• Island Jewel Inn

Traveller's Tip: Always carry your bag that contains cash, credit cards, etc. or put it in a safe place.