NOWADAYS, PLANNING FOR A SUMMER HOLIDAY IS NOT a perfect time to do. But hopefully, after this pandemic crisis, everyone deserves a break – getting away from work from home (WFH) mode. Having said that, Thailand is one of those Asian countries that I personally recommend as an ideal place for short escapades for families or being a “lone” traveler. This Buddhist nation is close to my heart since I set my feet in the old Don Muang Airport 29 years ago to pursue my postgraduate program in urban planning at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Pathumthani Province. That was also my first travel abroad - to be away from home country for almost 3 years! Visiting Thailand is always a delight! It reminds me of so many "first" beautiful things happened in my life. During my recent trip, I did not stay in Bangkok but I explored the eastern seaboard, just near Cambodia. Five hours by bus (from Ekamia station at Sukhumvit Road), then 1.5 hours by mini bus and 1 hour by ferry, I reached Koh Chang Island.
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While travelling back to Manila, a stop-over in Naga is a worthwhile thing to do. Spending time to explore its city center - offering special delicacies made of pili (nut) fruit, dried fish and squid, hand-made pandan handbags and other souvenir stuffs. Just few minutes from the city center, another popular attraction to explore, CWC (Camsur Watersports Complex) - the wake boarding experience!
Indeed, this is the answer to all our worries, a natural way to relax and enjoy nature at its best!
THE PHILIPPINES MAINTAINS ITS status as the most preferred tourist destination in Asia as recognized by various travel websites. The country was listed as one of the popular destinations in the Lonely Planet Traveller's Choice 2013. In particular, Boracay Island was also voted as one of the best beaches in Asia 2013. Even before that, Boracay consistently made it as second in the best beaches in the world awards. Lately, Boracay has claimed the number 1 top island spot in Asia list of the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Enjoy the hospitality of the Filipinos and their beautiful islands where the sun, sand and sea meet every day!
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AuthorSIBUYANDUDE is a photo enthusiast, and university associate professor in a state university in the Philippines. Archives
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