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How to Avoid the Crowds in Venice, Italy

Venice is worth visiting for its beauty and culture extraordinare, and you can beat the crowds with careful planning. Here are 5 tips…

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There has been a lot of press lately in the travel media on the challenges Venice is facing with overtourism as it struggles with a high volume of daily visitors. Don’t let this discourage you from visiting Venice if it is on your bucket list.

The city is always worth visiting as its beauty and culture are extraordinary to experience. It is possible to beat the crowds with a little bit of careful planning, and discover a more serene and tranquil Venice. Here are 5 tips for how to avoid the crowds in Venice, Italy:

Plan to stay during mid-week dates for at least 3 days

Like many popular European cities, Venice receives a higher number of visitors on weekends. By planning your stay mid-week, you will be off to a good start in avoiding crowds. It also makes for a better experience to stay in Venice for at least 3 days if you can, this will allow you to strategize about the times you will be visiting sites. If you stay in Venice for a minimum of at least 3 days you can enjoy visiting other areas of the lagoon, spending a whole day seeing the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, rather than dashing out to Murano for a quick visit. It’s definitely worth it to see the less visited islands as well!

Organize your arrival and departure logistics in advance

A lot of time and money can be wasted getting where you need to go on arrival, and when organizing your departure, due to the complexities of Venice’s transportation options as a city truly on the water. This can also be very stressful, and crowded! Preparing a plan in advance for how to get around Venice during your stay is important. Consider the best way to arrive to your holiday apartment or hotel from the train station or airport. For example, the Alilaguna waterbus shuttles from the airport can be crowded and this transportation option takes over an hour to reach the Grand Canal. Taking the bus or a land taxi to Piazzale Roma, and then taking a vaporetto (waterferry) or even walking to your destination can be an easier option.

This practical how-to guide to Venice transportation explains the many options for transportation in Venice and is helpful for deciding what is best for your arrival and departure, and for getting around the city during your stay. Don’t forget to consider that Venice has many bridges, big and small, and oftentimes walking is required to get where you are going.

Visit the main sites during the morning and the late afternoon to avoid the day visitor crowds

The source of a majority percentage of Venice’s crowds are day visitors who arrive to Venice from cruise ships or by train or car and visit the city from approximately 10 am to 5 pm. The main sites, such as Piazza San Marco and its museums, and the area around Rialto, are much less crowded, and more enjoyable, if you visit earlier in the morning, or after 4 or 5 pm.

Enjoy off the beaten path sites

Venice has much more to see than only the areas around Piazza San Marco and Rialto. Other neighborhoods, such as Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, are where you will find the charming views of smaller inner canals and canalside cafes. There are also important less frequented sites to visit in these areas, such as the Jewish Ghetto, or the Ca’ Pesaro museum in the neighborhood of Santa Croce, an art museum in a Renaissance palazzo on the Grand Canal. The Grand Canal view café at Ca’ Pesaro is also a hidden gem for the Grand Canal view without the crowds, and high prices!

Eat like a local

The exorbitant prices charged for low quality food in the touristy areas of Venice has also been the source of headlines lately, with one patron infamously charged 1000 euros for lunch, and tales of 20 euro coffees at the cafes in Piazza San Marco. In fact, you can eat excellent local, fresh cuisine (mostly seafood of course) throughout Venice if you seek out local options for dining. Certainly the more famous areas for local food are the “Fondamente” like a Venetian boulevard, the long stretches along inner canals in neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Venetian street food in the inner canals and off the beaten path area is a fun local way to eat as well. Venetians stop in to a few of their favorite spots in the evening for small glasses of wine and “cicchetti” – bite sized snacks of crostini or polenta topped with seafood or meats, or simple platters of meats and cheeses.

To beat the crowds in Venice, above all, take time to enjoy a little local life beyond the main tourist areas, and you will leave feeling you are a little Venetian yourself (and Venetians, indeed, know how to avoid the crowds!).

Author bio: Guest author Shannon Kenny is co-founder of Prontopia, an on-demand app for help getting around the city by foot from locals in pedestrian city centers. The first launch city was in Venice Italy, where locals on the Prontopia platform enjoy helping visitors get where they need to go easily

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Everything You Need to Prepare for Studying Abroad

It is often said that travel broadens the mind. Well, so does education! Combining these activities allows you to compound and enhance the effect, offering you the most enriching experience of your life…. CONTINUE READING >> 

It is often said that travel broadens the mind. Well, so does education! Combining both of these activities together allows you to compound and enhance the effect, offering you the most enriching experience of your life.

Here’s everything you need to know when you are preparing to study abroad, but first find the classes you want to take with this UCAS Course Finder.

Sort Out a Passport and Visa

Obvious advice, we know. However, it is exactly this kind of thing that people fail to check, resulting in them realizing far too late that their passport has in fact expired. Just make sure that the passport you have isn’t going to expire for a long time yet, and you should be fine.

You also need to research the visa requirements for the country you will be studying in and apply for the appropriate documentation. Depending on where you will be studying, the visa process can either be very simple, or frustratingly difficult. If you will be studying in the EU, you don’t currently need a visa. However, this could change.

Get a Medical Check-up

Whenever you are about to travel anywhere abroad, it is worth first speaking to your doctor. Not only can they give you a clean bill of health before you depart, they can also advise you as to any special medical precautions you need to take when travelling to your destination.

Some countries have some fairly stringent vaccination requirements, so you will need to find out about these well in advance and arrange to receive the necessary shots.

Sort Out Travel Insurance

While you are abroad, you want to have total peace of mind as far as your health and wellbeing are concerned. Having a decent travel and health insurance package in place will ensure that you are covered should anything befall you, health-wise.

Travel insurance can help you to recoup your money should a flight be delayed or cancelled, compensate you for lost luggage and stolen personal items, and cover the costs of evacuating you if you have a health emergency.

Find a Suitable Plane Ticket

There are a number of places you can look to find the best deal on air travel. In fact, an entire industry has sprung up to provide this service! Just make sure that you carefully check your options before committing to a needlessly expensive plane ticket.

Research the Destination

You might already have a fairly good idea about the culture and customs of the place you will be studying, but it is always a good idea to do some more research anyway. Being in a new place can be intimidating, even when it’s in your own country. In another country, and potentially another language, the more you know beforehand, the more at ease you will feel.

Get Accommodation Sorted

The accommodation you secure will have a considerable impact on the type of experience you have while studying. The earlier you can get this sorted out, the sooner you can stop worrying about it.

As well as contacting the university themselves, you can also find some excellent, and comprehensive, guides for students who are travelling to specific areas. This student guide to Coimbra is a perfect example; it gives plenty of information about student accommodation Coimbra as well as a host of other, useful practical advice.

With adequate preparation, studying abroad should be an absolute joy. You will not only learn more about your chosen area of study, you will also have the chance to imbibe an entirely new culture.

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Taking Time for Tapas… Eating Our Way Across Spain

What would a visit to Spain be without sampling the tapas? Incomplete we’d say.
But then tapas are a culinary style that is right up our alley…

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What would a visit to Spain be without sampling the tapas?

Incomplete we’d say.

But then tapas are a culinary style that is right up our alley. It’s as if the entire nation adopted our idea of appy crawling, a system of eating appetizers in several different places instead of a sit down meal.

Barcelona

Our introduction to the Spanish version of this concept was in Barcelona.

Here we learned that the word tapas comes from the Spanish verb tapar, to cover, and there are a few versions of why.

One legend claims it stems from King Alfonso being served a glass of wine that was covered with a slice of ham to keep the sand and/or bugs out, while another speculates that tavern owners served sherry with strong cheese or salty meats to “cover” the poor quality of the drink.

Either, or some other, may be true, but the practice of snacking fits into the Spanish afternoon schedule perfectly because dinner usually doesn’t happen until after nine.

With our partying days well behind us we knew we might not even make it that long, so we decided to make a meal of the tapas.

Classic tapas range from as simple as mixed olives, to meticulously prepared bites of seafood, cured meats, veggies and baked cheese.

In addition to these delectable bits our quest included an olive and pepper medley on toast that was reminiscent of Italian bruschetta, roasted hot peppers, and a bomba which, as the name implies, is a type of gut bomb made with mashed potatoes and meat.

As we got more adventurous we expanded our culinary horizon to try calamari, chorizo al vino, mussels, and blood sausage.

We were determined to get our mitts on every type of tapa we could, and believe we achieved greatness.

Madrid

The mobile meal model moved forward full speed in Madrid.

Here the tradition seems to also include escaping from the harsh afternoon sun, so cool beverages are a big part of the experience.

Ducking into the shade at a sidewalk café, we opted to blindly order a combination plate of five tapas and take our chances as to what might show up. Classic Iberian ham, fish with garlic, crab, salmon, and some ridiculously strong blue cheese arrived, so we were thrilled.

Well, maybe not so much with the blue cheese.

Oh, and I almost forgot, they brought out some of the best olives we have ever tasted. Seriously, ever! Those easily made up for the cheese.

In order to prove to ourselves that Spanish food can be more than tapas, our big plan for the next day was to make like Ernest Hemingway and have lunch at Sobrino de Botín.

In addition to being mentioned in his novel, The Sun Also Rises, Botín is certified by Guinness as the oldest continually operating restaurant in the world. They haven’t missed a meal since 1725.

It was imperative that we have their signature dish, cochinillo asado, which is roast suckling pig. After all, that is what Papa ate and wrote about.

Another house specialty is sopa de ajo, a garlic soup laced with sherry and sporting an egg poached in the broth. Both were more than worthy of their fame and accolades.

For good measure, we also added some artichoke hearts with Iberian ham, which could have been a tapa, and were unbelievable. They must not have had this dish back in Hemingway’s day or it would have deserved a whole chapter.

This also led to us learning the valuable lesson that absolutely everything is better, no, not just better, fantastic with Iberian ham.

Basque Country

The Basque may have perfected tapas with what are locally referred to as pintxos, and THE place for pintxos in the Basque Country is San Sebastian.

These typical snacks are generally made with small slices of bread topped by a mixture of ingredients, with a toothpick to hold things together. That is where the name comes from, “pincho”, meaning spike, and the “tx” spelling is Basque for the “ch” sound.

Since San Sebastian is by the sea, shrimp, crab, tuna, anchovies, and even caviar are commonly incorporated, but our hands-down favorite were the pimientos de Padrón.

These pan fried peppers are to die for. Most are mild, but every now and then a hot one sneaks in. As an added bonus, they were made off the charts incredible by adding crispy, fried Iberian ham.

Our visit also included a truly unique experience when our guide Txaro (pronounced Charo, there’s that Basque tx again) took us to a txoko (choko), which is a members-only private gastronomic society that in the past was only open to men.

The idea is get together to cook, and of course eat, while trying out new recipes and ideas along with a healthy dose of socializing.

When Basque culture was suppressed under the reign of Francisco Franco, txokos became safe havens where members could share their language and traditions as well as their love of cooking.

We all pitched in making dinner, sticking to fairly simple dishes, beginning with salad. Then tortilla de patatas, egg with potatoes, which is much more like an omelet than what we think of as a tortilla.

We finished with two main courses, chicken with carrots, leeks, and garlic, along with salt cod in a cream sauce.

None of this required being a gourmet chef to prepare, but like the old Shake-N-Bake commercials, it was better because we helped.

Bilbao

In Bilbao we realized that we’d been in Spain for two weeks and hadn’t had any paella. The city doesn’t have any historic connection to the dish, but this was our last chance.

So with nothing more than luck to guide us, we picked one of the many eateries available in the old city center and happened upon a good pan of the classic seafood and rice dish.

Afterwards, the plate piled with shells indicated that our mission had been accomplished.

Not a bad way to end our time in Spain.

David & Veronica, GypsyNester.com

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How to Plan an Amazing Trip when you are Broke

The majority of people feel broke because they do not afford to travel as much as they want. And if you plan to travel overseas but you do not have money, you may think that it is an impossible mission. Well, it is not… CONTINUE READING >> 

Have you ever pictured yourself on a beach in Australia? Do you want to take pictures with kangaroos in their environment? Being broke it does not mean that you do not have money to buy food, it means that you cannot afford to spend money on things you do not need, because you need to pay your bills. The majority of people feel broke because they do not afford to travel as much as they want. And if you plan to travel overseas but you do not have money, you may think that it is an impossible mission. Well, it is not, you only have to put together a plan that can offer you the possibility to explore the world without having to sell your house. People consider that they have to spend a fortune if they want to travel overseas, but no one says that if you have a tight budget you cannot see the world. Here are some secrets that can help you plan an inexpensive trip.

Buy everything in advance

The secret of travelling on a budget is to plan the trip ahead. Last-minute trips are expensive, and you should not even think about this possibility. You should plan your trip ahead with a year if this is possible, and you will be able to see the most amazing destinations in the world, without having to worry about money. Start with buying the airplane ticket. In some cases airplane tickets are quite expensive, especially if you want to fly to Australia or Antarctica. But if you book the ticket in advance you have chances to buy it at half of its price or even less.

Also, there are companies that have discounts on plane tickets during holidays, so wait until the price is affordable enough to buy it. If you want to get the best price for your airplane ticket, then you should compare the prices from different companies and from different airports in a certain region. There are not few the cases when tickets are cheaper if you choose to fly to one of the smaller cities in the destination country.

Pack as light as possible

The airplane ticket is not expensive if you do not have luggage, but the majority of people have to pay for their travelling bags. If you want to travel light, and not spend a fortune on airplane tickets you should put only the essentials on your bag. Not only that you will be able to skip the luggage fees, but you will also find easier to travel from a place to another. Some countries allow travellers to take with them a single bag free on trains and busses, for the other ones they have to pay an extra fee.

Consider alternatives when it comes to accommodation

People spend a lot of money when traveling on booking accommodation at hotels. If you do not afford to pay these fees, then you should consider the option of searching for accommodation with the help of Airbnb. It is one of the most amazing platforms of the moment, because it offers people the possibility to share their houses with travellers. They offer accommodation at affordable rates and you can save money while travelling. There are also experience exchange programs that offer people the possibility to host other persons who want to explore a certain country. Check if there are this type of programs in your country, because you can offer accommodation to a traveller free and you can have the same benefit when you will visit their country.

Have you ever considered working abroad?

If you are both broke and you want to visit a certain place, then you should consider applying for a job there. It all depends on your profession, because nowadays people do not have difficulties in finding jobs in other countries than their native ones. For example you can be a teacher in Africa or Australia, or you can work in agriculture, and explore the lifestyle of simple people. There are times when people travel to work abroad because they are better paid, so this may be the opportunity of your life, to see the places you have always longed for, and to save some money. For example Korea is considered a great destination for the people who want to teach abroad. Before accepting a job overseas you should use a website that offers you the possibility to conduct people search, because you have to make sure that your employers are reliable persons.

Consider visiting an inexpensive country

If you are the type of person who wants to explore the world by backpacking then you should expand your list of interests. You should not visit the Western European countries because they are some of the most expensive destinations in the world, or at least some of them. The Western European countries have expensive accommodation, expensive food, and they are not a good destination for a backpacking traveller. But if you want to have a glimpse of the European lifestyle, then you can visit the Eastern countries. Bulgaria, Romania and Russia are beautiful countries, and you will love exploring them. And where you count that you will not have to pay a fortune on finding accommodation and buying food, because they have accommodation options for people with different budgets.

How can you save money for the trip?

Yes you can travel the world on a budget, but as the term says, you will still need money. If you have issues saving money you should consider the option of having a part-time job. In this way the income you will earn there, you will save and you can use that funds later. If you have a large house, and you need money for maintaining it then you should consider the option of renting it. You can rent it for a longer period, to a student for example, or you can join the Airbnb network, and host tourists. It will help you save the money you need for planning your trip, and even pay your bills.

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The Best Ways to Help Students Discuss Guns and Violence

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Nowadays gun violence among youth has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. According to the research, there are about 265 million privately owned guns in the United States and almost a quarter of kids have easy access to them in their houses. Their parents aren’t doing a good job of hiding those weapons from them. Kids can easily get guns just by opening a drawer in their home. Most of the times, their parents just store it in unlocked areas, and usually there are no trigger locks on those guns. Another research says that some parents think that their kids don’t even know they have a gun in the house while those kids had already handled it several times.

Students holds signs and sex toys as they protest a campus carry law in Austin, Texas, Wednesday Aug. 24, 2016. Hundreds of University of Texas students waved sex toys at a campus rally during the first day of classes, protesting a new state law that allows concealed handguns in college classrooms, buildings and dorms. (AP Photo/John Mone)

America’s schools have a serious gun problem. According to the Washington Post analysis, about 193 primary or secondary schools have experienced a shooting on campus during school hours. There have been 158 mass shootings this year, and they continue to dominate the headlines. Hence, it is important to have a dialogue with the kids about a school shooting. Students might want to talk about guns and violence, express their fear of violence, or talk about gun control. And there are several ways to help them do it.

Try to start a conversation by providing concrete information about school’s safety. Then continue with a question how students feel about gun violence and massive shooting. What do they know about it? A teacher’s role is to take time for such conversations and create a respectful atmosphere where students can express their thoughts and questions without any fear. Some of them might have an idea of organizing protests or building a movement for changes. Remember, that you need to protect everyone’s right to speak. Different perspectives should be heard and valued.

Make a conversation about gun control and gun rights. Before beginning a class discussion, provide students with the useful phrases they can use while formulating and expressing their ideas:

– In my opinion…;

– Here is what I think…;

– I agree with you…;

– I disagree with what you just said…’;

– I get why you think the way you think, but…

Tell them that they should support their ideas with evidence. If one of them says something that offends other students, you need to make a comment and explain how it is hurting someone else’s feelings. If there are some good essay writers from Essayvikings.com, they can also express their thoughts on paper.

Sometimes you need to give students more information before beginning a discussion. They can read some article on the related topic and then after learning the key facts you can start a dialogue using some different methods. For instance, ‘Save the Last Word for Me’ is a powerful discussion strategy that requires all students to participate as active speakers and listeners. It helps even shy kids to share their thoughts. You can find more ideas for discussing such hard topics in a guide for classroom conversations.

Here are some other questions to start the conversation with:

– What do you think should be done to keep people safe from gun violence?

– Is it important to protect people’s right to own guns?

– Why do you think there are so many mass shootings?

– What can we do to prevent gun violence?

– How much have you heard about all of that and what else do you want to know?

Let students lead the conversation. It is very important for them to feel free in discussing such topic as guns and violence. Give them an opportunity to discuss the events openly and to express themselves. You can contribute to their thinking by asking different questions. Sometimes they can react to the questions the way you don’t even expect. Just listen to them, support and assure them that their voices matter.

As mass shooting have become more common in recent years, it is important to talk more about it with students. They shouldn’t be scared to tell their educators if some of their classmates shows weapons or tells about their plan to kill or harm someone. We need to find ways to better listen to them as awareness of someone’s obsession with firearms can prevent a potential threat. Those who express their obsessions with guns and the desire to kill others should be seen by school professionals as soon as possible.

A lot of schools immediately expel such kids, but what happens to them after they are expelled and who is responsible for them? Instead of expelling such individuals, schools can support and provide mental health services to them, teach them to simply react differently, monitor their progress and rehabilitation. Educational authorities should take more responsibility for their students, that’s why talking to them about guns and violence can help to prevent potentially violent situations.

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Staying Safe Abroad: The ultimate first-time traveler’s guide

Yes, everyone thinks happy thoughts when exploring across the globe, but the truth is that life surprises you when you least expect it, so be prepared… CONTINUE READING >> 

Packing unnecessary items, not approaching locals, not creating a travel itinerary, relying too much on the travel agent, not researching the final destination, underestimating the costs, not informing the bank about the trip or vacation and not enjoying every single moment represent repeated mistakes that most first-time travelers make. Of course, taking into account that exploring a new country can be quite exciting and daunting at the same time, it is understandable why some people get lost in all the details and forget or overlook the obvious. Although these small errors usually come to a successful conclusion, not taking the necessary safety measures can result in experiencing serious injuries, getting lost or even death. Therefore, a bigger mistake than underestimating distances and not choosing the right travel partner refers to not preparing for the worst when going overseas. Yes, everyone thinks happy thoughts when exploring natural gems across the globe, engaging in thrilling activities, meeting new people and tasting delicious local foods, but the truth is that life surprises you when you least expect it.

Blend in with the crowd

Consequently, as a first-time or solo traveler, you have to put safety at the forefront because you are more vulnerable thus becoming a safe target for thieves, criminals, and unexpected accidents. However, traveling alone does not have to be dangerous. In fact, you can take advantage of this and play it smart. For instance, you can blend in with the crowd more easily when you are not part of a group because you do not draw the attention of locals as much. If you do not want to stand out as a tourist, try to be discreet when asking for directions because some people in various countries have made a habit of lying on the lurch and chasing outsiders with a single purpose in mind, namely to steal all their possessions, particularly money. This does not mean that thieves are hiding in the bushes in hopes that a tourist will appear on the horizon; even a taxi driver can be a scam artist. This is why you have to know beforehand the amount of money necessary for getting to the hotel or the city center from the airport. You can also require an estimated fare.

Ask for directions

It goes without saying that you should avoid flashy outfits and expensive jewelry. However, what you need to keep in mind at all times is that you are your only support and counsel during such adventures. Thus, even though you decided to explore a new country without a travel buddy, nobody else needs to know it. More exactly, when you want to know how to reach a certain location or a tourist attraction and you approach one or more locals, make sure that you give the impression that someone else, a friend, family member or partner is waiting for you there. Locals probably represent the best map ever, but this does not mean that you should not make use of mobile apps in order to get an idea of the distance and time needed to get there. Another trick that can help you when going overseas is creating a clear itinerary and leaving a copy at home to your relatives or friends. Moreover, speaking of modern devices, you should transform your cell phone into a communication bridge between you and loved ones so that you inform them of your whereabouts.

Create an emergency plan

The main idea is that you can trust others, but not entirely. For instance, it is more than normal to ask for directions when arriving in a new country as long as you verify the information received. However, under no circumstances, you should ask a stranger to hold your belongings, even if just for a second. You can engage in conversations with other people in order to gain a different perspective on the world, but you have to keep your guard up during the entire time. When you leave the hotel to explore offbeat places, make sure that you keep the address in your phone or on a piece of paper in case you get lost. In fact, you can create a detailed emergency plan in advance so that you have something to follow when the situation takes a bad turn. In such moments, the majority of people get scared or panic and you probably do not represent an exception. For this reason, since it is almost impossible to think straight, you have to record emergency information and use it.

Get travel insurance

If the purpose of your trip or vacation is to discover and explore new places with breathtaking natural scenery, then you probably intend to climb a mountain and take a walk in the woods. Well, you have to be aware that such adventures sometimes result in unfortunate events like serious injuries. This is why certain people consider getting a travel insurance when going abroad. However, since life is so ironic, you can suffer an injury when you least expect it, such as when waiting in traffic or killing time at the hotel. In this case, do you know what are no win no fee solicitors? If not, then you should become familiar with them because they can help you if you suffer a personal injury due to other people’s negligence or distraction. Shortly, whether we are talking about travel insurance or no win no fee solicitors, you have to do your homework before leaving home. Of course, the most important thing is to be careful when choosing ground transportation.

Stay alert at night

Vacation or trips are all about having fun so if you want to go out and enjoy the nightlife in a foreign city, feel free to do it, but avoid drinking excessively because you do not have anyone with you to provide you with support so others might take advantage of your condition and rob you. Of course, this is the best scenario: you only wake up with a few bucks missing from your wallet or pockets, but the situation can deteriorate into a fight, abuse or something similar. Taking into account all the hazards that could occur when traveling alone, you should keep the hotel address with you at all times, know how to recognize and avoid scam artists, blend in with the crowd, ask for directions, get travel insurance and stay sober when going out at night.

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Looking for Property in Thailand? Try a Condo

Thailand is a place of unparalleled beauty and the real estate market is booming. Now is the time to buy and condos are becoming especially popular… CONTINUE READING >> 

The southeast Asian country of Thailand is a place of unparalleled beauty. From the wild jungles to the crystalline beaches and islands dotted with hidden coves, to the breathtaking mountains and rock formations, one need only step outside to see some of Mother Nature’s best work on display. Situated on the Gulf of Thailand between the Bay of Bengal and the South China Sea, there is no shortage of tropical coastline. But Thailand has much more to offer than just natural beauty.

Master builders, the people of Thailand have constructed countless temples over the centuries; and they built them to last. Many ancient temples and cities, like Wat Phra Si Sanphet, still stand today and offer an amazing view into the world of the past. Resplendent modern temples showcase the trademark Thai architecture, and are also a must-see for all who visit. With all this (and not to mention, amazing food), it is easy to see why Thailand quickly becoming such a popular tourist destination.

With just one visit to Thailand, it can be easy to find yourself daydreaming about living in such a paradise year-round. As more and more people become aware of the wonders that Thailand has to offer, an increasing number of daydreams become reality. The real estate market in Thailand is booming, and now is the time to buy. Condos are becoming especially popular, and if you’re looking to buy, you should start with the beautiful condos in Hua Hin. These luxury condos are located on the Malay Peninsula in the bustling beach resort town of Hua Hin, which is also the seat of the local government. Competitively priced and located on prime real estate, these condos start at $49,975 USD, so there is one for every price range. Below is a breakdown of some of the most highly rated properties and a description of their amenities.

One Bedrooms

 Seacraze Apartments

Located downtown and less than 200 meters from the beach, the Seacraze condominium complex feature great views of the ocean, a gym, and one of the largest pools in Hua Hin. The condos come fully furnished and start at $66,633 USD.

 Flametree Condominiums

Located at the city’s center, the Flametree condo complex is within walking distance of many restaurants and markets; it also offers great views of the surrounding mountains. Starting at $75,719 USD, these condos come fully furnished and feature granite kitchen countertops.

 Two Bedrooms

     The Breeze Condominiums

Just a hundred meters from the beach, these condos also have commanding views of the mountains and great access to local markets and shops. The complex has three pools, a gym, and a playroom for kids. Condos come fully furnished and decorated and start at $151,439 USD.

Santipura Condominiums

Located on Khao Tao beach and in view of the mountains, these condos are five minutes away from the center of Pranburi and twenty minutes away from Hua Hin. Although a short distance from local shops, this complex is quiet and peaceful. It has a large pool and gardens; the condos come fully furnished and start at $212,015 USD.

Three Bedrooms

      Cha Am Sea View Condominiums

A rare find, these large condos are located close to local shops and are directly on the beach. They offer panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. The complex has both a pool and jacuzzi, and the condos come fully furnished with high-end furniture. They start at $363,454 USD.

Mykonos Apartments

Located on the 5-star Mykonos Hotel and Resort complex, these condos are the height of luxury. The complex has a pool and offers beautiful views of the mountains and unparalleled access to local shops. The condos come fully furnished, and the kitchen features modern appliances and granite countertops. These condos are especially great for families, as there are local schools nearby. Priced to sell at $ 378,598 USD, these condos will go quickly.

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