Blog Entries tagged 'tourist'
Travel Blogs Entries tagged 'tourist'
- Ao Talet -Khanom-Nakhon Si Thammarat-ThailandAo Talet or Ta Lhet Bay is a beautiful and secluded beach located in Khanom, a district in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province of southern Thailand. The beach is known for its clear blue waters, soft white sands, and stunning Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Apr 5, 2023
- Wat LiapWat Liap Korat is a lesser-known temple located in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province of Thailand, which is also known as Korat. The temple is located in the Non Sung district, which is about 20 kilometers from the city of Korat. [img=https://photos.travel Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 25, 2023
- Ya Nui BeachYa Nui is a beautiful beach located on the southern end of Phuket Island, Thailand. It is a small beach compared to other popular beaches on the island, but it is known for its crystal-clear water and stunning views of Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 25, 2023
- Wongburi House and MuseumWongburi (or Vongburi) House is a beautiful two-storey teak mansion built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and now open to the public as museum. Phrae royal genealogy has us somewhat confused but, if we’ve understood correctly, the Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 25, 2023
- Ratchaprapha Dam-Surat Thani-Thailand 2023Ratchaprapha Dam, also known as the Cheow Lan Dam, is a large hydroelectric dam located in Surat Thani province, southern Thailand. The dam was built in the 1980s to generate electricity for the region and to regulate the flow of Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 11, 2023
- Khao Thep Phitak Bridge-Surat Thani-Thailand 2023Suspension of Khao Thep Phitak Bridge is another famous tourist destination in Surat Thani province. Located behind Wat Khao Phang close to the entrance of Ratchaprapha Dam (Chiao Lan Dam). The bridge uses a large wire rope stretched to a Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 11, 2023
- Wat Donsak Surat Thani-Thailand 2023Wat Donsak is a Buddhist temple located in the Donsak district of Surat Thani province in southern Thailand. The temple is known for its impressive architecture, beautiful gardens, and serene atmosphere. The temple complex is home to several buildings, Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 11, 2023
- MethanaMethana is a small town located on the Methana Peninsula, which is situated in the eastern part of the Peloponnese region in Greece. The Methana Peninsula is a volcanic area and is home to several active and inactive volcanoes. Methana is Posted by TheJohnsons in Europe | Mar 10, 2023
- Red Fort Agra The Agra fort is known to be one of the royal forts from the time of the Mughal Empire that we have read in our history chapters. The fort is listed under the UNESCO Heritage world site which is situated Posted by TheJohnsons in India Beautiful India | Mar 10, 2023
- Prasat Ta Prohm Ta Prohm (which shares its name with a larger temple near Siem Reap and not to be confused with) consists of a single well-preserved face-tower looming over a moat. Far from being abandoned, Ta Prohm still enjoys attention as a Posted by TheJohnsons in Cambodia | Mar 5, 2023
- Prasat Samnang Tasok12 Km away from Banteay Chhmar is Prasat Samnang tasok, another temple which is embedded in the jungle. Our local tour to the nearby temples to Banteay Chhmar brought us here by tractor! what a great way to observe Posted by TheJohnsons in Cambodia | Mar 5, 2023
- Prasat Ta KrabayPrasat Ta Krabey or Prasat Ta Krabei, in Khmer (Khmer: ប្រាសាទតាក្របី) and also known as Prasat Ta Khwai The temple is located on Dangrek mountain range, basically on Cambodian-Thai border, 57 km west of Samraong city which is the capital of Posted by TheJohnsons in Cambodia | Mar 5, 2023
- Wat Khao Suwan PraditWat Khao Suvan Pradit (Wat Khao Suwan Pradit) It was founded by one of the respectable Buddhist clerics from Southern Thailand. The temple stands on top of a 45-meter hill. Driving up in the car wasn't as bad as some Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Feb 28, 2023
- Wat Botum Starting my visit to Cambodia in December 2022, just around the corner from my hotel was this beautiful and auspicious Wat, Wat Botum. Wat Botum means “Temple of the Lotus Blossoms” is a colorful temple in the center of Phnom Penh. Posted by TheJohnsons in Cambodia | Feb 13, 2023
- The Royal Palace and Silver PagodaDuring my visit to Phnom Penh in December 2022, one of my "must do" visits was the Royal Palace. On my last visit to Phnom Penh in 2013 the Royal Palace was partially closed, because on 15 October 2012, former Posted by TheJohnsons in Cambodia | Feb 11, 2023
- Wat BotumWat Botum which means “Temple of the Lotus Blossoms” is a colorful temple in the center of Phnom Penh. In Cambodian known as Preah Vihear Wat Botumvatey, the serene and peaceful temple has recently been restored. One of the oldest temples Wat Posted by TheJohnsons in Cambodia | Jan 18, 2023
- Wat Ounalom in Phnom PenhDuring my visit to Phnom Penh in December 2022, I had many , what I call, Walkabouts. They mainly consist of walking around an area and photographing what I see. On this occasion I found Wat Ounalom. Many of the Posted by TheJohnsons in Cambodia | Jan 18, 2023
- The Grand Palace -BangkokThe dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace is undoubtedly the most famous landmark in Bangkok. It’s one must-see sight that no visit to the city would be complete without. It was built in 1782 and for 150 years was the home of Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Dec 6, 2022
- I Heart HanoiGetting There The evening of April 6 we departed our cheery "Little Cat Ba" boutique hotel and caught a bus to the ferry port. On the winding cross-island highway, a blanket of ominous, sooty cloud rolled in. Ours was to be Posted by Casualodyssey in A Casual Odyssey | Sep 25, 2022
- Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya-Surat Thani-ThailandWat Phra Borommathat Chaiya stands as the most elaborate example of Srivijaya influence remaining in Thailand today. Built around an eye-catching Javanese-style chedi, the site is thought to have been established when Chaiya was an important regional cent Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Jun 27, 2022
- Ong Ang Street Art-BangkokDuring my recent visit to Bangkok, just after Songkran, I made sure not to miss this colourful canal walk between Chinatown and Rattanakosin If you know me, you must be aware of my fascination for colorful and fascinating street art. I Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Apr 30, 2022
- Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Park-Phang NgaDuring my December break in 2021, I was in Phang Nga on my road trip around the province. I had seen there was this huge beautiful Limestone park and wanted to visit it. About mid morning was actually a good time Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 30, 2022
- Wat Tha Sai-Phang Nga-ThailandWhat a truly beautiful situation for a Wat, by the beach! A totally wooden Wat made of Thai Teak, intricately carved window shutters, each panel carved with devotion and great skill. Information translated from Thai; Religious place outstanding with Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 29, 2022
- Sa Nang Manora waterfallA great stop off on my road trip in December 2021, when the waters were quite low. In Thailand, however, every little trickling stream seems to be advertised as this or that “waterfall”, and more than once I’ve hiked several kilometres Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 26, 2022
- Wat Phra Hin Wanaram@watprahinwanaram Prachuap Khiri Khan province Imagine me driving along the road to Huahin, when I see in the distance this beautiful white Chedi/Temple. I am on a main highway looking for the entrance to what I know will be a treat of Posted by TheJohnsons in Thailand The Johnsons | Mar 2, 2022
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