Travel Fun in Thailand

San Francisco  Fisherman's Wharf A jumbled collage of colorful neighborhoods and picturesque views, hill-sloped and breezy San Francisco draws those free-spirited types who have an eye for edgy art, a taste for imaginative cuisine, and a zeal for adventure. Often described as Los Angeles' more refined northern cousin, cool and compact San Francisco combines the big-city buzz exuded by its southern counterpart and melds it with a sense of small-town charm. Here, you'll discover a mish-mash of culture flourishing throughout San Francisco's many vibrant quarters. Follow the crowds to the touristy Fisherman's Wharf area (which offers spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz), but don't forget to save time for the Mission district, The Haight, and The Castro, where much of the city's history and culture can be explored. It's really not surprising that songwriter Tony Bennett left his heart here: The city boasts jaw-dropping sigh...

Bahamas   The Bahamian islands have blossomed into a tropical Eden, alluring throngs of visitors to their white-washed shores, duty-free shops, fishing and scuba diving excursions and luxurious resort lifestyle. The families that flock here tend to indulge in the extensive diversions of the lavish mega resorts, but this diverse island chain also offer a range of activities away from the hotel zone: Nature enthusiasts explore the offshore reefs and wildlife preserves; golf lovers tee up on the numerous par-72 courses; even bargain hunters patrol the marketplaces for the best duty-free deals. No wonder the Bahamas islands have become popular destinations in the Caribbean. Though the area consists of more than 700 islands and cays,  most visitors' first stop is New Providence Island's Nassau, the largest city of the Bahamas. Here, the twinkling casinos and upscale resorts make strange bedfellows with American Civil War history and pirate lore. The second most...

  As winter draws in and we prepare to see in the New Year, there is no time like the present to secure a bargain break for summer 2012. With several low-cost airlines announcing new destinations and schedules for next summer you’d be mad not to at least have a look at the offers available during the festive downtime. There’s nothing better than booking early and ensuring you have something to look forward to, with the silver lining being that you will have ample time to save. Here are three foolproof tips to securing the trip you really want on the lowest possible budget. Be decisive While many are open to the adventure of booking a holiday to a far-flung destination as far away as their money will take them, this isn’t necessarily the best strategy to have in mind when looking for the best deal as you may find yourself overwhelmed by options. It is essential to formulate a rough idea of where you might like to go before you begin comparing prices. Even if ...

Ko Phi Phi is a small archipelago in Krabi Province, Southern Thailand.  Ko Phi Phi Don , the largest and only populated island. Ko Phi Phi Leh , a smaller island to the south, popularised when parts of the movie "The Beach" were filmed there. Uninhabited apart from bird nest harvesters and a few Maya Bay wardens; expect plenty of tourists during daylight hours, especially in Maya Bay, also known as 'the beach'. Ko Mai Phai ('Bamboo Island'), a small low-lying islet to the north of Phi Phi Don with several good beaches. Ko Yung (Yung Island) is north of Ko Phi Phi Don. The island has a stone beach in the east and small sandy beaches at the foot of the hills. It is teeming with various kinds of colourful coral reefs. Bida Nok and Bida Nai , two small adjacent limestone karsts to the south of Phi Phi Leh, with near-vertical cliff walls rising from the sea. Most of the development of Phi Phi Don is situated in or around Ton Sai vill...

Osaka Castle (Osakajo)   Osaka Castle ( 大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō ? ) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. Originally called Ozakajō , it is one of Japan's most famous castles, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The construction of Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the center of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time. However, a few years after Hideyoshi's death, Tokugawa troops attacked and destroyed the castle and terminated the Toyotomi lineage in 1615. Osaka Castle was rebuilt by Tokugawa Hidetada in the 1620s, but its main castle tower was struck by lightening in 1665 and burnt down. It was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction o...