Royal Barges National Museum, Bangkok

Advantages: Shopping, great food, cheap, friendly people
Disadvantages: Tuk-tuk drivers, pollution

...see that there is a possibility for that. Maybe that is just typical Norwegian :-) While we were on the other side of the river we decided to walk over to see the Royal Barges. I think we did misjudge the distance a little bit because it took us quite a while to get there. And the entrance from the road to the Royal Barges was really strange: it took us through narrow pathways and it was like almost like going through a maze. But there were signs so we had no trouble finding it. But I’m not sure that the barges were worth the walk though. It is more or less just a big garage for 8-10 big boats. After a trip to Krabi and Hua Hin we came back to Bangkok again: Back in Bangkok On Wednesday 25th we went back to Bangkok. We came down to Hua Hin on a bus and we decided that we wanted to try the train in the other direction. So we... Read review

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Advantages: Lots to do and see
Disadvantages: Very hot humid and hectiv

...such as Jim Thompson’s he who set up the silk trade between Thailand and the west – we didn’t visit this – to be honest it didn’t really interest me that much! The Royal Barges Museum; various other wats and museums. For night life there’s the bars in and around Patpong. These aren’t for the faint hearted – expect to be hassled – though not in an aggressive manner – by touts looking for business. Don’t be surprised if you are invited in to watch a ping pong show or a pussy show (and l ain’t talking about cute little cats!). To be honest l did get my eyes opened to an extent, and it is sleazy, but it is part of Bangkok! I enjoyed the city immensely, and l will definitely go back – there’s so much to say or do. The city does have a hectic pace... Read review

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Advantages: Good for children and adults
Disadvantages: Vast

...From December 1st all national museums are free icluding the Railway Museum. However, my recent visit to the Railway Museum at York cost £22.50 for three adults and three children (admission for children is free). Nevertheless, the NRM made a brilliant day out. It’s a great place for railway enthusiasts and children alike. I was not expecting anything quite as vast as this museum – believe me – it’s absolutely enormous. So if you are planning a visit, try and make a day of it but even if you can’t spare that sort of time – half a day in this museum is worthwhile. As you might imagine full of trains – so it has to be vast to accommodate them all. Put a good pair of walking shoes on because there is a lot of walking to do. How to get there The NRM is ten minutes walk from York Railway... Read review

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