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Ben Thanh Night Market
Posted by Noemi as Asia, Cities, Destinations, Food and Drink, Shopping, Travelogger
There is something about night markets that attract me – and tons of other tourists, as well. Every time I visit a new city, I make it a point to find out if it has a night market, and I make sure that go there at least once. I don’t know why, but night markets are much more fun than the “day” ones.
In any case, as I was telling you in my previous post, Ben Thanh Market closes in the early evening, but its night market draws more crowds – if that’s at all possible. The night market is composed of stalls set up in the streets flanking the Ben Thanh Market. During the day, these streets serve as, well, streets. The sides are parking areas as well. When the night market opens, they still serve as streets – motorcycles galore – but your …
Jun|23|2010
Chatuchak Weekend Market in Thailand
Posted by Backpacker as Asia, Backpacking & Budget, Shopping
Now here’s a shopper’s haven. If you’re into a real shopping experience, you should try the Chatuchak weekend market in Thailand. Situated right next to Chatuchak Park in Bangkok, adjacent to the Kamphaengphet metro rail station, the weekend market is where you can get great deals on all sorts of goods, from clothes, electronics, dry goods, farm produce, and foodstuffs. You get good prices whether on wholesale or retail goods, all at unbelievably low prices. You also get to enjoy thousands of food stalls serving a variety of Thai delicacies–you should kow that Thailand is famous for its street delicacies.
And here’s even better news, Chatuchak is also situated near several mid-range to high-end hotels, so you don’t have to go far from the comforts of your hotel to enjoy all-day cheap thrills.
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The Chatuchak weekend market is basically divided into several zones:
Trees Mar|21|2010 Posted by Noemi as Asia, Cities, Shopping, Travelogger One of the attractions of Saigon is the shopping experience. Trust me, even those who normally shy away from shopping will have a blast in Saigon! The most popular shopping destination is Ben Thanh Market. It is located right smack in the center of the city and served as a landmark for me. When I got a little lost, I would always find my way back to this market and rediscover my bearings. So what does Ben …
Feb|11|2009 Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Backpacking & Budget, Cities, Destinations, Family, Food and Drink, Hotels, Luxurious, Romantic, Shopping, Spa, Tips, Travelogger, United States Feb|05|2009 Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Americas, Cities, Destinations, Family, Features, Shopping, Travelogger, United States Aug|12|2008 Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Health & Wellness, Shopping, Spa, Tips Shopping Spa and wellness centers Dec|13|2007 Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Destinations, Events, Family, Festivals, Getaways, Shopping, United States It is actually located in Connecticut and is a picturesque town and boy, do they make the most out of their town’s name when Christmas time comes around! In fact, countless people have already made a visit to Bethlehem, CT a part of their Christmas celebrations. What can you expect from a visit to this town during the Christmas season? Their Christmas Town Festival is the highlight of the period. Unfortunately, this year, they held it from December 7-8, so it’s …
Dec|12|2007 Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Around The World, Destinations, Family, Food and Drink, Shopping, United States Christmas Markets have long been a tradition in Europe. From Germany to France to the UK, Christmas Markets have always been a focal point of Christmas celebrations. Even as we speak, there are countless Christmas Markets going on in these places. For those who are in the “New World,” Christmas Markets are not a thing to miss, as well. In fact, there are now quite a lot of Christmas Markets scattered throughout the United States. Many of them are concepts carried on from their European counterparts. What is so different about Christmas Markets? For …
Nov|28|2007 Posted by Noemi as Announcements, Around The World, Destinations, Events, Family, Festivals, Food and Drink, Shopping, United States Believe me, they take Christmas seriously over there. During this time of the year, Hershey Park has a host of activities and events that are dedicated solely to the celebration of the Christmas season. At the center of all the hustle and bustle is the Hershey Park Christmas Candylane. You and your children will surely have a blast as you enjoy all the brilliant lights and decorations, interact with Santa and his reindeer, and shop at the various shops. There are also various rides that suit children of different ages. …
Nov|21|2007 Posted by Jen as Cities, Events, Family, Features, Getaways, Shopping, Travelogger, United States Contrary to popular belief, Kansas City is not all barren fields and misguided hurricanes. Despite the image produced by Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz, it is actually a city bustling with life ,especially now with Christmas just around the corner. Also known as the Holiday Headquarters, Kansas City is the perfect getaway for families who want to experience good old holiday cheer.
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Ben Thanh Market In Saigon
At the start of this month, I told you that I would probably be writing mostly about Saigon as I had tons of experiences that I would like to share. I did have a short break yesterday when I wrote about my Mount Pinatubo experience – which is in the Philippines. Let’s go back to neighboring Vietnam, shall we?
Refreshing New Jersey
New Jersey is known to have one of the most culturally diverse population in the whole US. People of different nationalities setting up shop creating a unique mix of food, culture, history and hospitality like a basket of fruits that all taste good. From the wonderfully relaxing beaches to the many leisure activities that can be enjoyed day and night comes the time when you need a bit of rest form all the exciting offerings the state has to offer.
from the Sea Isles to the other wonderful beaches many hotels and local inns abound to give tired souls a place to relax and recharge for another days adventure. Some of the best Jersey Shore hotels can be found near the wonderful beaches making it ideal for beach lovers and their families to have a relaxing …
All Bundled up along The Shore
New Jersey is considered to be one of the best vacation spots in the whole US mainly due to its diverse landscape giving you the whole deal in terms of activities to engage in. From skiing in some of the best slopes this side of the US, to lounging around in the perfect sands of some of the best beaches along with everything in between included, you get it all in New Jersey. Do you know that they have some of the best beaches in America along with the states of California and Florida? The Shore as it is called is the coastal area of New Jersey which is the best combination of natural beauty with regards to the surf and beach, to all the amenities of modern life, all in one place on the coast of New …
Top Getaways For Girls (Part 2)
We took a look at two vacation ideas that girls (or women, if you prefer) can enjoy. Here are a couple more ideas.
Now I know this is really a stereotype but women love shopping – at least most women do. So, if you and your girl friends love to shop as a means of relaxation, why not go on a shopping vacation? In every country, even city, there is always one district where shopping is at its best. Why not plan a day or two with your friends to visit this area? You actually have two options – high class shopping or budget shopping. Whether you like one or the other, I am sure that you will be able to find something to suit your preferences.
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The Bethlehem Christmas Town Festival
What is the reason for Christmas? Any Christian would readily answer that it is because of the birth of Jesus Christ. Where was he born? In Bethlehem. We all know that this small town is located in Israel. Yet did you know that there is a Bethlehem right here in the United States?
Christmas Markets – Shop Your Heart Out
Is your family a shopping family? Do you and your kids love going out on the weekends to hunt for great buys or to simply look around? If so, then Christmas Markets just might make the holiday season for the whole family.
Have a Chocolatey Christmas!
Do you love chocolate? I sure do and I bet your children do too! If you are looking for something to do this Christmas with the whole family and you all love chocolate, why not head on over to the Hershey Park in Pennsylvania?
Christmas in Kansas
As early as November, the city plays host to a number of different theater acts. Kids will surely enjoy watching “The Happy Elf” at The Coterie Theater and “The Nutcracker” at the Music Hall. Parents will also be entertained by various musicals and acts like “The Christmas Carol” and “A Christmas Stalking.” What better way to get into the spirit than by seeing all those colorful costumes and hearing all those Christmas songs?
Shoppers will also be delighted by the huge variety …
