Chiang Mai, Thailand: things to do, places to see and more!

Thailand

by Preethika - November 12, 2017November 13, 201717

If you are planning a vacation to Thailand, your trip isn't complete unless you visit Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is just another small town, no doubt, but there is something charming and mystical about this town in Northern Thailand. One of the oldest of this country, Chiang Mai will encapsulate

Exciting things to do on a trip to Thailand – Krabi Island Hopping

Thailand

by Preethika - October 20, 2017April 20, 20191

What do you do when you land in a beach destination? And when I say beach destination, there are so many places that offer different landscapes and things to do right?! Let's take a quick example. I am from Chennai, a beach city which is located along the Bay of

Food Review: InterContinental Bangkok floored us with their food and service

Thailand

by Narayanan Hariharan - September 22, 20170

We don't usually end up writing about food here on Passing Ports because while we are big time foodies, we are nowhere close to being food connoisseurs, and don't take any effort in going that route. But having said that, there's something that happened recently that has made us rethink

4 Nights, 5 Days In Krabi, Things To Do And Places To See

Thailand

by Preethika - August 3, 2017April 20, 201914

Not many of you believe in trying out travel contests that come your way. I, on the contrary, will enter every travel contest that flashes itself in front of my face. One fine day, I entered TourRadar's contest and guess what? Yes, I was lucky enough to win a 4

Staying at the InterContinental Bangkok – Hotel Review

by Narayanan Hariharan - July 22, 20172

The more we explore South East Asia, the more surprises this side of the globe throws at us. This was my first trip to Thailand (Preethika had visited Bangkok before), and say you know by now, we had an awesome time rock climbing, kayaking and snorkelling in Krabi before checking

Exploring Thailand: North to South of Thailand in 10 Days

Thailand

by Preethika - July 13, 2017April 20, 20195

Thai people are more or less like Indians. We eat a lot, probably all day as the variety of food that's available is in plenty. We shop till we drop, we have deep-rooted practices that we still continue to follow, temples so beautifully constructed, people are a mixed bag of

Top 10 Things To Do In Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

by Preethika - February 21, 2017June 20, 201915

Abu Dhabi, in my opinion, is a must visit destination when you think of United Arab Emirates. Of the seven Emirati, Dubai is the most popular destination for tourists, and here are a bunch of things to do in Dubai. Abu Dhabi has not developed at the same pace as

Visiting The Angkor Wat Just Became More Expensive, By Almost Double

Cambodia

by Narayanan Hariharan - February 10, 2017March 8, 20170

Yes, you read that right. Visiting Cambodia's celebrated Angkor Wat temples just got more expensive. The 12th-century temple complex, Angkor Wat draws more than two million tourists a year. Starting from the first of February this year, the price of the one day ticket for foreigners goes from $20 to $38 (90%

Best things to do in Dubai for a first timer

by Preethika - January 24, 2017January 12, 201812

There have been so many people who have told me that Dubai does not have much to offer. I was duped! There is more than one thing to do in this city for every age group. Let me quickly do that in pointers and you can bless me later :)

Must visit nontouristy places in Vietnam – Hoi An and Hue

Vietnam

by Preethika - November 29, 2016August 8, 20180

When I was chalking out my Vietnam itinerary, Hoi An and Hue were not a part of it. After extensive research, I bumped into Nha Trang, Ninh Binh, Hue and Hoi An. These places topped my list as against Sapa and Hanoi (Ha Long Bay). With limited time at our disposal, I