Travel Blog » Food and travel http://www.wearetravelers.net Sharing travel experiences Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:54:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Discover the Top Thailand Beaches http://www.wearetravelers.net/travel-blog/2009/07/discover-the-top-thailand-beaches/ http://www.wearetravelers.net/travel-blog/2009/07/discover-the-top-thailand-beaches/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:18:54 +0000 admin http://www.wearetravelers.net/?p=32 Asian countries are known for its beautiful beaches and Thailand has many of those relaxing and white sand beaches that you should not miss when visiting Thailand. I will list some of its beautiful beaches for you to choose from when visiting Thailand.
White Sand Beach, Ko Chang – being the second largest island Thailand, Ko Chang or some called it as the Elephant Island is the most popular in Thailand. It is located near the border of Cambodia or over 180 miles east from Bangkok. If you have enough time, you explore the whole island and see some hidden bays in the place.
Hat Sai Kaeo in Ko Samet – if you like other activities other than swimming, you can go to Hat Sai Kaeo in Ko Samet. This is also called as Diamond Beach or Crystal Sand Beach. With is size of around one third mile long, you can enjoy jet skiing, windsurfing, and riding the exciting banana boat.
Ao Manao in Prachuap Khiri Khan – also called as the Lemon Beach, Ao Manao is located six miles away from the border of Myanmar. Despite of it being a battlefield for Thai and Japanese forces, Ao is now one of the quietest beaches in Thailand. When in Ao Manao, grab the chance to try on their freshest seafood offered by their restaurants.
Phranang Bay and Railay Peninsula in Krabi – professional and first time rock climbers will surely love the Railay Peninsula, because it is known for its extraordinary  rock climbing opportunities, and from Railay East Beach, one can take a 15 minute walk and they will reach the Phranang Bay that is perfect for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and exploring.
Ao Nang Beach in Krabi – its well-developed beach, a chance to do street shopping, affordable rate, with top western and Thai restaurants are just a few of the reasons why Ao Nang is one of the most popular beaches in Thailand.
Tonsai Bay in Ko Phi Phi – Ko Phi Phi is one of the world’s famous islands. It composed of two separate islands, the larger one called the Don and the smaller one called Leh, and Tonsai Bay is located on the southern side of Ko Phi Phi Don.
Noppharat Thara in Krabi – also in Khrabi, Noppharat Thara was then a free public beach until 2008. However, today, tourists are already charged with 400 Thai baht as the entrance fee. The Noppharat Thara is located at the western part of Ao Nang also in Khrabi.
Tong Takien Bay in Ko Samui Island – another great place for snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking is the calm and secluded bay in the southeast side of Ko Samui called the Tong Takien, which is also called as the Silver Beach.
Sairee Beach in Ko Tao – Ko Tao is a remote beach in Thailand that became the choice of tourists who wanted to get away from crowded Ko Phangan and Ko Samui. It can be reach via two to three hours boat ride from Chumpon. When In Ko Tao Sairee is the popular spot because they offer massage, drinks, and all types of food and services.

]]> http://www.wearetravelers.net/travel-blog/2009/07/discover-the-top-thailand-beaches/feed/ 0 Top Thai Foods That Deserves a Try http://www.wearetravelers.net/travel-blog/2009/05/top-thai-foods-that-deserves-a-try/ http://www.wearetravelers.net/travel-blog/2009/05/top-thai-foods-that-deserves-a-try/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 05:18:23 +0000 admin http://www.wearetravelers.net/?p=5 Top Thai Foods That Deserves a Try

When visiting Thailand, do not try to leave the place without giving a try to their wonderful dishes. Because of the Thai people’s principle of giving their food the balance of five flavors including the spicy, salty, sweet, sour, and bitter. If you still do not have the idea of what food to order when visiting Thailand, you can try to take some of our suggestions below.

Gai Pad Met Mamuang or the Stir-fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts – this mouth-watering Thai food is a nice treat for your adventurous taste buds. Its slightly sweet and salty taste of chicken fried with crunchy cashew nuts, will sure make you and your kids love to get back to Thailand more often.

Por Pia Tord or the Fried Spring Roll – this is one of the most favorite and popular appetizers of Thailand’s foreign visitors like you. It is a nice tasting (not spicy) crispy pastry with a mix of fried vegetable filing and comes with a sweet and sour dip.

Panaeng or the Meat in Spicy Coconut Cream – this is another delicious dish of Thai people. You can cook have this dish in pork, chicken or beef. The Panaeng tastes like the Thai red curry plus the thicker and richer coconut milk sauce resulting it to taste sweet and mildly spicy, and is perfect with warm steamed rice.

Som Tam or the Spicy Papaya Salad – this is one of the most popular salad or side dish among Thai people. It tastes spicy and sweet. It composed of various vegetables including the shredded unripe papaya, yardlong beans and tomato. The Som Tam is perfect as side dish for grilled chicken with sticky rice.

Moo Sa-Te or the Grilled Pork Sticks with Turmeric – this dish has an appetizing sweet flavor plus you can dip it in a rich, juicy sauce that is made of turmeric and curry powder. Dips for this inviting grilled pork sticks comes in two variety, the mildly spicy thick sauce with coconut milk, ground peanuts, and curry powder, and the sweet and sour vinegar sauce.

Tom Yam Gai or the Spicy Chicken Soup – when having a sumptuous mealtime, soup never goes out of style. Thai people’s Spicy Chicken Soup is clear chicken soup blended with chili, lime and fish sauce. Simmered in lemon grass, shallot and galangal, Tom Yam Gai will let you love Thailand.

Tom Kha Kai or Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup – if you are not into spicy dishes, this is the best one for you. Another variety of Thai’s chicken soup, but this one is less spicy, but with the same great taste because it is also simmered in various Thai herbs.

Kang Keaw Wan Gai or Green Chicken Curry – with a blend of green curry chili paste, coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce, the Kang Keaw Wan Gai is perfect with steamed rice of Kanom Jeen, Thai’s spaghetti-like noodle.

Pad Thai or Fried Noodle – it is a popular dish in Thailand that is composed of stir-fried noodle with eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, red chili pepper plus bean sprouts, shrimp and tofu. Garnishing includes crushed peanuts and coriander.

Toom Yam Goon or Spicy Shrimp Soup – this dish has a one of a kind taste that is made possible by fragrant herbs, shallot, tamarind and chili pepper.

The above-mentioned are just a few, and you can always try those that you like most. discount car hire

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