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Delft what to see in half a day?

Delft and The Hague can safely be visited in 1 day. Until lunch (inclusive) we walk around Delft. All the sights are within walking distance from the railway station: the Market Square, the Town Hall and the Nieuwekerk church. Then we take the train or tram 1 to The Hague for another walk along the North Sea with dinner on the shore!

What to see in The Hague in half a day?

What to see in The Hague in half a day:

  •     Binnenhof - a large castle complex in the heart of The Hague, on the shore of Lake Hofwijver
  •     Scheveningen Beach in The Hague (Scheveningen). A great place to meet the sunset and have dinner at a waterfront cafe after a walk along the sea.

So it's better to have a half day in the afternoon. We spend the first half of the day in Delft (with lunch included). After lunch we take the train and go to The Hague.

Thailand through the eyes of a tourist

Thailand is a warm ocean, exotic fruits, spicy food, and transportation without windows and doors! The country is not rich and not exactly spiritual, in terms of Thais. But if India and Sri Lanka can be advised with reservations, then Thailand is safe to go for a month or more.

Shopping in Thailand

Shopping in Thailand is a pleasure. At the clothing markets, you have to haggle and knock down the price by a factor of two or three. Tip: Don't take summer clothes from home to Asian countries. Buy everything locally. Fruit is cheaper everywhere at approximately the same price. The Big C is an ideal supermarket for buying food 1-2 weeks in advance.

Thailand - the land of smiles or greedy people?

Thailand - the land of smiles!? But is it? At the turn out it turned out not quite) Local people there are used to the white tourist and treat it as a tightly packed purse. Unlike Goa and Sri Lanka, there you look at you as a gimmick and everyone wants to please. Everything would be fine if it were not for their greed and deceit!

In the end, I liked the climate, nature and the whole area of Thailand, much more than Goa in India. But the people...leave a lot to be desired. They have smiles, alas, not the soulfulness as in India!

Phuket attractions

Phuket is a great island for a long vacation in Thailand. The best place of dislocation can be considered the beach of Karon. The Big Buddha Temple and the Karon Lookout are a must-see. Get on the tuk tuk, as there is no public transport. Phi Phi Island is a must-see with an overnight stay, you can visit for a couple of days. Departure ships from the pier Rassada. Flights are regular.

Thailand's fruit

Thailand's fruit is the bottom of Asia's most meaningful and memorable experiences. The fruit in Thailand is 95% fresh and ripe. They are very cheap. You have to taste every fruit yourself, tasting it at the market or buying everything by the piece. There are fruits, which want to eat every day, and such that do not even want to finish eating) Price, such as mango and pineapples, 10 times lower in Thailand than in the native supermarkets. Everything described here has been explored in the context of the island of Phuket in Thailand.

Phuket which beach is better?

  1. Patong - the most popular beach with developed infrastructure. A lot of nightclubs and entertainment. Not protected from the wind, a paradise for surfing and paragliding. No Asian coziness.
  2. Karon is a relaxing beach with singing sand! There is good infrastructure, no excessive traffic and entertainment. Promenade evening - 8 km of cafes and stores along the road, just behind the beach. There is practically no wind and waves.
  3. Kata - "nice village". Very poorly developed infrastructure, the first line of housing is remote. Located in a bay completely sheltered from the wind and waves.

Parking in Prague

  •     The blue parking zone is for locals.
  •     The purple parking zone is a paid parking zone in Prague. Suitable for sightseeing visits.
  •     Overnight parking is a closed type of parking lots for overnight parking.

Tips: Payment can be made online or through parking machines (there is a Russian language). We do not recommend leaving the car without paying for parking.

 

Singing fountains in the Arab Emirates

You can go to the UAE if only for the fountains:

  •     Dubai's fountains must be seen from below at the foot of the Burj Khalifa Tower and from the 124th floor
  •     The fountains at the Global Village are a great addition to a visit to the World's Fair
  •     Fountains in Sharjah at the centre of Al Majas Waterfront - not worth the trip

What is the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?

After a month of a car tour through Europe, there were not such emotions as after India or the UAE. Arab Emirates can be called the antipode of India. In the UAE, everything is clean and there is no feeling that you are in the desert! Buildings sparkle, as if they are "licked" every day. It is worth seeing, especially while the Emirates are developing. But you do not want to come back here! Spirituality is not the essence here. Greed, arrogance and arrogance and reeks of everything (The recommended duration of the visit - no more than a week.

UAE Attractions 2019

  •     The Burj Khalifa Tower, the tallest building in the world, is a must-see in Dubai.  It is advisable to go up to the 124th floor after 6 pm.
  •     Dubai Fountains - the largest singing fountains in the world, located at the foot of the Burj Khalifa - a must visit. They work for 5 minutes, every 30 minutes. Included at 6pm.
  •     Dubai Mall - The largest shopping mall in the world in Dubai. For those who love shopping. A bonus will be a visit to the aquarium on the first floor.
  •     Dubai Marina - The promenade in Dubai is a must-see on foot and by boat after 6pm with dinner.
  •     Dubai Miracle Garden flower park in Dubai is recommended to visit, especially if with children.
  •     Global Village in Dubai - Global Village World Village/fair for shopping lovers. Not a must-visit.
  •     Desert Safari Jeep Safari - Beginner's entertainment, not a must-see.

The rest of the attractions are not a must-see. Intended for the amateur or "pulled by the ears.