全国から選んだ玄そばを週替わりで粉を変えて打つ極の蕎麦を提供している中島の「蕎麦家 おおもり」さん。店主である大森正人さんが丹精込めて作られる手挽きの打ち立て蕎麦と奥様の三枝子さんが丹念に揚げられるサクサク食感であっさり...
...新規オープン「ベトナムキッチンkitchen」本場ベトナム料理の平米粉麺のフォーでランチ
初生の金指街道沿いに飲食店が軒を連ねるテナントの中に、2015年2月1日(日)に新規オープンされたばかりのベトナム料理専門店「ベトナムキッチンkitchen」さん。日本に来て10年になるベトナムの北部ハノイ出身のウェ...
...Bangkok, Thailand: A city full of exotic charm where history and modernity blend together.
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is rapidly developing as a "hub of Southeast Asia." The greatest attraction for travelers to Bangkok is its numerous historical temples. The three major temples—Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and Wat Phra Kaew—are must-sees among Bangkok's temples...
...Enjoy a comfortable time at the Lewis Turban CIP Lounge at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Having arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok's main air gateway, and with a return flight scheduled for 10:55 PM with Japan Airlines, I wanted to complete the check-in process quickly and relax in the lounge...
...I enjoyed the sunset over Wat Arun from the Chao Phraya River before heading to the Peninsula Bangkok.
To return to our hotel, The Peninsula Bangkok, we headed to the Phra Arthit pier (also known as Banglampo), pier No. 13 of the Chao Phraya Express boat terminal...
...Refresh yourself with a foot massage and reflexology at "Shewa Spa".
Shewa Spa is located at the corner of Susie Walking Street and Rambuttree Road, a passageway I used to get from Khao San Road to Rambuttree Road. This spa is one of the many spas on Rambuttree Road...
...Rambuttley Road, often called "the back of Khao San," is a popular street where you can enjoy a peaceful time.
Known as a hub for backpackers from around the world, the Khaosan area, home to the bustling Khaosan Road, is home to a quiet, exotic neighborhood known as "Backstreet Khaosan" if you venture one street north...
..."Tom Yum Goong" - An open-air restaurant famous for Tom Yum Goong, a representative Thai dish.
When it comes to Thai food, "Tom Yum Goong" is a must-try. It's even said to be one of the world's three greatest soups, and if you visit Thailand, you'll definitely want to try authentic Tom Yum Goong at least once. If you enter Khao San Road from "Wat Chanasongkhlam (temple)," you'll find "TA..." about 50 meters ahead.
...Khao San Road: A downtown area of Bangkok where backpackers from all over the world gather.
Khaosan Road is a street long known as a gathering place for backpackers from all over the world. The name "Khaosan" means "white rice" in Thai, and it originates from the fact that there were many rice wholesalers in the area in the past. The street is approximately 20...
...Enjoy a comfortable drive in a "tuk-tuk," a modified three-wheeled vehicle with a roof.
The tuk-tuk, a modified three-wheeled vehicle with a roof and only three wheels, is an iconic symbol of Bangkok, Thailand. Tuk-tuk fares are negotiated in advance after you tell the driver your destination, so it's important to know the approximate fare range to avoid being overcharged...
...Visit Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest temple, and admire the majestic reclining Buddha.
Wat Pho (official name: Wat Phra Chetu Pong Ratcha Wa Laram), the oldest temple in Bangkok, is said to have been founded during the Ayutthaya period. Also known as the Temple of Nirvana, it depicts the figure of a Buddha just before entering Nirvana...
...Take the "Chao Phraya Express Boat" to explore the temples on the river.
This is the third and final day of my stay at The Peninsula Bangkok. Despite the tight 2-night, 4-day schedule, I was blessed with good weather and was able to balance sightseeing perfectly, which was fantastic...
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