Consider yourself a total night owl? Or maybe you’re more about sunset cocktails and early nights?
Whatever your poison is, we get that having a few places to let your hair down is almost always a
priority when you’re exploring somewhere new. Thailand is no stranger to amazing nightlife, with
options that’ll let you be as wild or as relaxed as you like.
If there’s one thing you won’t find a shortage of in Thailand, it’s good grub. There’s something super
satisfying about tucking into a tasty Thai meal with an epic view, too. Despite its relatively small size,
sunny Koh Samui is packed with places which combine tantalisingly good food with awesome,
photo-worthy locations.
Bohemian to its core and a mecca for both beer lovers and architecture geeks, Prague is steeped in history, yet remains an incredibly modern city. There’s everything from ancient castles to chic bars within the city limits, as well as all the amenities you’d expect from a thriving metropolitan centre. Getting from A to B in the city is a breeze, as it has one of the expansive and reliable public transport networks in Europe, even with the historic centre of the city being a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bangkok is a city of extremes: come in from the airport via the MRT and you’ll see the politest and most reserved of Thai culture, as everybody stands in neatly formed queues to wait for the workers to clean the carriages. Being spat out into the bustling heat of the Phra Nakhon district is the opposite: a kind of chaotic freedom as locals and tourists eat, drink, and banter away. Although it may all seem disordered at first, you eventually begin to see the rules by which this city operates, and soon you’ll be crossing roads as scooters beep and drive around you without a second thought.
So, you fancy spending your free time on a tropical Thai island – but is it going to be Phuket or Koh
Samui ? They’re the coconut-drinking, Pad-Thai-eating, Full-Moon-Party-loving nation’s two largest
isles and both are jam-packed with affordable allures that’ll help take your holiday from zero to
hero.
Whether you’re already a virtuoso of the sun salutation or you’re still trying to hone your child’s
pose, few things are more zen than a yoga retreat. Why not make it a tropical one by jetting off to
Koh Samui?
Desperate for a getaway, but not so desperate that you’re willing to sit on a plane for 12 hours for a little winter sun? We’re well aware of this conundrum. Luckily for you, though, it’s perfectly possible to have a complete change of scene a little closer to home.
When it comes to destinations which are particularly dreamy in chillier climes, Budapest scores very high on our list. Hungary’s beautiful and bohemian capital is impressive no matter the season, however there’s something extra special about seeing its iconic heritage sites, pretty parks and immense riverside on a crisp, clear winter’s day.
Look at any guide to Hungary’s elegant capital city and you’ll probably see “visit a ruin bar” somewhere near the top. They’re as akin to Budapest as patisseries are to Paris (plus they’ll make equally as awesome backdrops for all your holiday snaps).
There are two cities which are pretty much on everyone’s Eastern European bucket lists (you know which two we’re talking about!). If you’ve only got the time or the budget to explore one though, you might be facing the impossible question: Prague or Budapest?
Both undoubtedly have their charms, whether that’s super photogenic architecture, jaw-dropping riverside views or awesome restaurants which won’t cost you an arm and a leg to eat in. They’re also prime stag do destinations thanks, mostly, to their affordability and lively activities lists (but don’t let that stop you from visiting either if you’re not in a rowdy group).
While you could choose to whizz around Budapest on a bike or hop on one of its vintage yellow trams, it’d be a shame to skip setting sail down the city’s mighty river.
The Danube – which cuts across no fewer than nine countries – runs right through the heart of the handsome Hungarian capital and forms the boundary of its two sides: Buda and Pest. The former is the domain of Castle Hill and its numerous Renaissance monuments, while the latter is where you’ll discover Budapest’s downtown district, its shabby-chic ruin pubs and the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building.
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