TouristABC (2024)

29/07/2020

when visiting , most people hear they need to visit and .
Indeed they are two fabulous places to see (we even saw a baby shark while snorkeling in Maya Bay), but due to the high popularity and advertising, they became overcrowded most of the time.
So, we recommend you to visit the and , which are located on the SE part of the island. You can either take a longboat from the restaurant beach or a nice short walk on the jungle shore. Either way, you will have the best experience of the beautiful island.
Once there, you can snorkel and see a huge variety of fish. If you are not a scuba diver, that is the best place to be. We've seen there so many fish you can only usually find in deeper waters of Thailand, we couldn't believe it.
Bon voyage!

28/07/2020

Koh Phi Phi is a special place in this world. If you go to the beach, basically any beach, you will see the abundance of fish. If you start climbing a bit, in any alley, you will have one of the most pleasant views of your life. If you go to the Viewpoint, there is something else.
We went there twice and both times it was extraordinary. We highly recommend the Phuphaya Seaview resort. It offers an extraordinary view of the monkey beach side of the island, it is located high enough not to be affected by any tsunami and the breakfast was decent (not one of the best, but ok).
Note: If you want a more silent place to just sleep, maybe it is a better idea to take a hotel on the opposite side of the H (the one with the port) as close as possible to the Long Beach.

27/07/2020

We feel like it is time for a confession. After visiting many places on the planet, each of them special, one of our absolute favorite is .
There are many beautiful places in Asia, fantastic views and extraordinary people. But in all our travels, being scuba and marine life addicts, probably the #1 place we would return anytime is Phi Phi Don.
After being devastated by the 2004 tsunami, the island recovered incredibly well and is now once again the pearl of the Andaman Sea.

Highly recommended. DM us with your opinions regarding it or your own favorite places on the planet, and we will share it in the future.

26/07/2020

Did you know? The masterpiece of a movie called “The Devil Wears Prada” was filmed in Paris during the Fashion Week. In the picture you can see Anne Hathaway standing next to a fountain located at The Place de la Concorde.

25/07/2020

As we were mentioning in a previous post, one of the musts, when you , is that you try the Champagne. And now we have a secret. If you rent a car, you can take a short ride to Reims. It is less than 150km away and it is considered the Mecca of Champagne. It is located over a 250km length area of caves, full of millions of bottles of the famous drink. At the surface, the landscape is sublime, full of vineyards with the special grapes.
You can also take a tour inside the factories and see how champagne is made and also have a taste of what they are producing. It will be much cheaper than you expect and the experience is unforgettable.

23/07/2020

When there are a few things you need to try when it comes to local beverages and cuisine. You have to try a glass of french wine, one of champagne and one of the artisanal cider.
For we will dedicate a special post next days. The others you can try at a or .
So, of course, we would suggest you try combining the two at a special launch or dinner.
When it comes to food, we have to make 3 suggestions that we tried and think everyone should live the experience. First, you should try the traditional , and then we strongly suggest you try the kebap you can find anywhere and also the all you can eat Chinese restaurants.
No kidding, you should try these last two. They will save you a lot of time and money and they are really tasty.
However, our suggestion for today is you have to visit the Crêperie du Marché à Versailles. It is located in the Boheme square close to the Versailles Palace, that has that special something that makes you want to spend hours and hours just admiring and enjoying everything around you.

22/07/2020

Most people who visit Paris also go to the Chateau de Versailles. Less people know about the Chateau de Fontainebleau, which once served as a residence of Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Take a journey back in time and see over 800 years of history with your own eyes. The palace is located at only 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of the center of Paris and the full price tickets are only 12 EUR, so why would you miss the chance of experiencing it?
Check out the official page at Château de Fontainebleau.
Let us know about your experience in the comments below.

21/07/2020

When you need to know that the accommodation is a bit more expensive from other destinations. Usually, you will not find cheap hotels in Paris. Well, if you are under 27 and like a , we recommend you try . You will find it costs about 20eup/person/night with breakfast included.
However, if you would like a hotel, we suggest you try . It is a walking distance away from the Eiffel Tower, , and , And the conditions are decent for about 100-120 eur/room/night.

20/07/2020

You can't say you've been to Paris if you haven't seen the famous , , , , , taken a walk on the or a .
However, when there is much more you can do and try. During the following week we will focus on bringing you other less mainstreem places to visit, but these will enrich you even more than the above.

18/07/2020

we strongly advise you to purchase the .
But why should I pay for it, you might ask.
The answer is simple. For saving time and money. It includes free public transportation, free access to 1 or 2 museums or archeological sites (depending on 48h or 72h pass) at your choice in a long list, great discounts to all other museums and sites in that long list. Additionally, you will save so much time by skipping the long queues that all non-RomaPass visitors have to endure. It took us about 5 minutes to enter the Colosseum and Foro Romano while there were people waiting for hours at the normal queue.
One other thing that might sound funny but it's very useful, it grants you free access to all public toilets in the city. We did not know that the first time we visited and it was hell :)

Word of advice: Carefully choose the moment you activate yours, and take into consideration the museums visiting hours. is not included, so make sure you don't waste one day of your Roma Pass trying to use it there.
Additional advice: You might want to visit and the at once. This time you will only use one free visit for 2 very impressive sites.
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17/07/2020

The church of Santa Maria della Concezione is located near Palazzo Barberini in Rome. It is a mesmerizing experience visiting it because it has numerous works of art such as Conception by Gioacchino Bombelli. There is also a museum inside the covent, Museum of the Capuchin Friars Minor of the Roman Provence, in which Capuchin’s works of art, documents and liturgical object. Also, in the basement there is the ancient Capuchin cemetery, which is also known as the Crypt. It has five chapels where lays the bodies of about 4000 friars. The skulls and bones are used in order to decorate the Crypt, and according to tradition, it has holy land transported from Palestine and Jerusalem.
Give it a try and visit it when you are in Rome.

16/07/2020

can also be a culinary enriching experience. Everybody knows pasta, or pizza which the Italians are so famous for. But, as you may well know, other countries took the basic from the Italians and adapted it to their own preferences and local tastes.
you should absolutely try the local pizza, pasta and gelato. But where should you go to actually feel the full intense atmosphere that Rome has to offer? No matter the budget, we highly recommend you eat at least once in the Roman workers class neighborhood, .
It’s close to the and on the one side, and it goes all the way down to the opposite side of the Tiber river from and .
When stepping inside, it feels like a different world. You forget all about the large boulevards and traffic areas and simply enjoy the traditional Italian neighborhood with its close buildings and romantic narrow streets, that will take you back hundreds of years. You can find many small ristoranti that welcome you in, with their customary family warmth and serve you or exactly as the locals eat it. Careful not to get there too early, as they are set on the local eating schedule and open somewhere between 6 and 7 PM local time.
Buon appetito!

15/07/2020

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When visiting Roma, everybody tends to visit the famous Colosseum, Foro Romano, Fontana di Trevi, The Vatican, or the Pantheon. But what not everyone knows is that Rome has a hidden treasure. Well, not that hidden, but less known. Galleria Borghese holds some of the most impressive sculptures and paintings in the world.
The museum is located in the beautiful setting of Villa Borghese and it preserves sculptures, reliefs and ancient mosaics, and paintings and sculptures from the XV to XVIII century.
Meet Pauline Bonaparte, Napoleon's sister, one of the most controversial characters of the XVIII century, in a n**e made by the famous Antonio Canova.
See some of the most impressive scenes caught in sculptures by like David with all his tensed muscles while shooting the sling against Goliath, the transition from flash to branches in Apollo and Daphne, or see how Pluto's fingers grasp Proserpina's body while she struggles to escape in The R**e of Proserpina. was only 23 when he finished it.
Find also masterpieces by other extremely famous artists, like , , , or .
Visit their page at Galleria Borghese - Roma

14/07/2020

The American Palace Hotel is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Rome’s business district: EUR. The hotel is well located close to public transportation and only 50 meters away from the Laurentina subway station. The American Palace Hotel is a place of comfort, with a high quality and variety of services with decent prices.
Check out the gallery and more details on our instagram page at

14/07/2020

The St. Regis Rome Hotel was founded in 1894 is located in one of the city's most architecturally impressive buildings. This hotel never fails to impress even the most pretentious travelers, and considering the fact that the hotel belongs to the Marriott Hotel group, luxury is a must.
Check out the gallery and more details on our instagram page at

13/07/2020

When visiting Rome everybody knows they should not miss the mighty Colloseum, the Foro Romano, Vatican City and other popular spots. However, there are plenty of less-known sites you have to visit and many things you absolutely shouldn’t miss. Or else…
Don’t forget to throw a coin into the Fontana di Trevi, so that you will return to Rome again. It might be myth, but it seems to work. For us it did.. 4 times :)
Follow us on instagram at this week as we will tell you the most important things to do, where to sleep, our top choices for places to eat and other information which may come to your aid when in Rome.

12/07/2020

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