Traditional lifestyle, vibrant markets & natural beauty
The swirling metropolis of Bangkok is amply stocked with state-of-the-art sky bars and cosmopolitan shopping malls, after sunset the vibrant nightlife begins. It is very easy to escape the hustle and bustle of the city: around Bangkok you step right into traditional Thai culture, a restful lifestyle on the banks of the Mae Khlong and impressive natural beauty.Where the world can't find you...
Samut Songkhram
An immense network of hundreds of meandering canals around the Mae Khlong leads you to the secrets of Samut Songkhram. Experience the traditional lifestyle along the banks of the river where fishermen with wooden boats grace the horizon, merchants sell fresh produce at the Amphawa Floating Market and thousands of fireflies magically illuminate the canals at night. Take a seat on the steps along the water while a delicious lunch of fresh seafood and noodles is prepared for you in a boat below. Enjoy the unique atmosphere while strolling through Maeklong Railway Market, taste freshly grown lychees and guavas in the interior, and admire numerous historic temples from the time of Rama II.
Ratchaburi
Ratchaburi is a province full of contrasts, from lowlands in the east to the Tanaosi Mountains in the west. In between, you will be overwhelmed by picturesque landscapes filled with mysterious bat caves, towering waterfalls and natural hot springs. Sample sheep's milk ice cream in Suan Phueng and watch paddling women wearing homemade scatter hats make their way among hundreds of boats - richly filled with fresh fruits and vegetables - from the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Admire the brilliant artworks by local artists scattered throughout downtown Ratchaburi and visit the city's centerpiece, the enchanting Wat Phra That Mahathat.
