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Of course, I’ll start with the hotel; the hotel area is not very large, but beautiful.
We lived on the 13th floor, the bed was normal, the room was spacious with a balcony.
The plumbing is old, but everything worked. In general, the room is normal.
Our trip included breakfast, during all this time we only went to breakfast once, the food was terrible, it even seemed to me that there were insects in it, we didn’t go again.
The hotel itself is beautiful and big, the Chinese came to us all the time to look at the tower, there was a restaurant at the top, but everything there was expensive and we didn’t go.
The beach was its own, compared to other hotels like Jamtien, the beach here was very good, much better than the city one, I attach a photo. But of course, if you compare it with the Dominican beach, you can’t compare it, in the Dominican Republic it’s 100% times better, well, it’s the Caribbean.
There was also a water park almost on site, but it paid for it, but the water park was cool, worth going.
You leave the hotel and there are many many cafes, we were in all of them, the prices are very low, we liked eating at the Ogonyok cafe every day, everything is very tasty and huge portions, especially Tom Yan soup, and rice with seafood, very tasty. Drinking local Chang beer is also good, we recommend it.
Of course, the whole area smells like sewage throughout Pattaya.
We were almost not in the hotel at all, we rested for 14 days, and in 14 days we tried to travel around a lot interesting places Wherever we have been, in Thailand there are surprisingly very beautiful excursions and all very interesting, we really enjoyed it everywhere.
Excursions we took:
1. The crocodile farm is very interesting, we fed the crocodiles, saw shows and other animals, even tried a crocodile.
2. The excursion to Bangkok was amazing and very interesting, the city is huge, we went to the aquarium and to a restaurant to eat where they filmed the movie Bachelor Party, everything was very tasty.
3. River Kwai 2 days, a simply unreal journey with waterfalls, river rafting, Thai massage and a crazy atmosphere of love.
4. Be sure to visit the Khao KEO Zoo, my husband and I were delighted, we touched everyone and fed all the animals that were there, this is the coolest zoo I’ve ever been to.
5. Nong Nooch Park is a very beautiful place.
6. We also went to the Tiffany show, go to the 69 show once and it’s worth visiting, believe me.
7. There was a white imp on the island of Samet, the purest water I advise.
And of course the most famous street is WALKING STREET, a must visit.
We have been and traveled to many other places, what can I say, if you are going on vacation to Thailand, the hotel is not particularly important, it is so amazing country, that you will never be in a hotel, but in general I recommend our hotel for sleep and relaxation, definitely not for food, but food in a hotel is not needed in Pattaya, everything is very cheap and tasty.
If anyone is interested, write about excursions.
Updated: 2017-1-24
Oleg Lazhechnikov
65This is my second week driving a car to Samui, and I just can’t figure out what’s wrong. I like it and don’t dislike it, although it seems like the car should be a more comfortable means of transportation. In general, some conclusions can already be drawn. I'm sharing :)
To begin with, I want to say that I have enough driving experience, after all, I have been driving for 13 years: I had to work on a car at one time, and I traveled to Europe, and rode around Russia. What I mean is that I feel pretty confident behind the wheel, despite the right-hand drive and left-hand traffic.
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In fact, my conclusion is this regarding movement within the resorts: if you go somewhere to a specific place, then driving a car is quite convenient. But, if you’re just going to look around, look for some store or something interesting along the way, then this is some kind of hard labor. The road is narrow, it’s difficult to stop, because the traffic is following you, often you just fly past, because it’s somehow unethical to drive very slowly. I tried to drive a car just without the purpose of looking around, I saw so many interesting things, because it’s not always convenient to turn around...
But if you’re driving along the highway, on the contrary, it’s a car and only a car. I had a great car ride in the north of Thailand, making circles around Chiang Mai, and had a great time getting from Bangkok to Krabi, Phuket and back. Moreover, while also visiting all sorts of National parks resorts along the way. Once I even slept in the car, got tired and stopped to take a nap for several hours, very comfortable.
When choosing between a bike or a car, people are most often guided by price. But I would still think about driving safety. I know that thousands of people ride a bike, but those are less so to me. Who decides this for themselves, it all depends on personal preferences, budget, fears and experience. So, in fact, these two factors are the determining ones for most people, the choice is yours.
P.S. I would advise you not to rent one; I myself like the feeling of riding a bike, but with a child or for long trips, I personally always choose a car.
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Three in Thailand, not counting dogs
As I write this preface, the book is not yet finished. But, as soon as the text is ready, in this place the author’s confidential and not devoid of self-irony appeal to the readers will appear. In which I will inform you that the book is supposedly the first, and, they say, don’t judge strictly. And I will say “thank you” to everyone who needs to say “thank you.” And I assure everyone else that the work has nothing to do with real people and enterprises. And I am happy to note that the book is intended for a wide readership. And finally, I will express the hope that my humble creation will appeal to everyone: both those who laugh out loud while rewatching “The Hangover in Vegas” and those who chuckle quietly while re-reading “Three Men in a Boat.” And I’ll add that it’s to the author last work I dedicate my book. Thank you for my happy childhood, dear Jerome K. Jerome!
Anton Lirnik, autumn 2013
Chapter first,
in which the reader will get acquainted with the main characters of this story, experience the true joy of meeting old friends, and at the same time feel all the destructive effects of such meetings on the fragile human body
Vasily Ivanovich, that’s enough, don’t play around! - My heels continued to tickle relentlessly, I tried my best not to laugh. But then a claw pierced his leg. It was too much. I threw a slipper at Vaska, and the cat darted under the table offendedly. Rising from the sofa, I stretched sweetly. The gray Moscow morning was slowly creeping in through the window.
It’s still good that I didn’t get drunk yesterday. New Year's corporate parties- an insidious thing. First, everyone makes a toast in honor of the director. An hour later they begin to dance to Serduchka. Then they play twister dashingly, stepping on ties and hems of dresses with their hands. Then the speeches become shorter and shorter, the glasses become fuller, and the ladies become prettier every minute. In the morning you find yourself in the supply manager’s closet with the chief accountant’s bra in your pocket. This time I held back, drank little - took care of my liver. I won't lie, it was a bit boring. In addition, the pretty office manager Nina, offended by my restraint, went to hiccup on the deputy director’s shoulder. But for the time being, there is a considerable collection of incriminating evidence lurking in the mobile phone.
The metropolis was buzzing outside the window, Muscovites were hobbling to work. And I have already started New Year holidays. Our director is a great expert human souls. I let everyone go out for a walk already on December 24th. So after lunch I was going to fly to my native Yekaterinburg. After taking a shower and a cup of coffee, I grabbed a crop of washed socks from the radiator and began to get ready. The doorbell rang.
Artyom, what is better to feed Vasya: liver or kidneys? - asked neighbor Klavdia Stepanovna. The former ballerina walked into my bachelor pad with well-practiced grace.
Every once in a while, just don’t spoil it too much. Last time he got so fat on your diet that he jumped on my chest and almost broke my ribs. - The old lady chuckled slyly.
So are you flying home? When will you be back?
I don’t know yet,” I answered, packing things into my bag, “with my friends you can’t tell.”
I do remember. How did they sing when they arrived that winter?
- “Misha received a slap in the face from Seryozha!”
Yeah. Seryozha - which one is the little one? Good boy, so polite. - The elderly neighbor, due to her naivety, mistook Seryozha’s state of being high for politeness.
Well, let's sit down on the path!
With mournful faces, we sat down on chairs, I took the cat in my arms.
Vasily Ivanovich, you remain in charge. Claudia Stepanovna don’t be rude, don’t have cats, take care of yourself and your country!
Two hours later I was already entering the airport building. In my ranking of transport hubs, the airport certainly ranks first. The airport is not at all comparable to the echoing railway stations and barn-type bus stations that smell of beggars and pasties. Everything about it is solemn: the passengers, the planes, the stacks of gray troughs in front of the frame, and the hair of the flight attendants, forever tied back with something at the back of their heads. I boarded the plane and sat down in my rightful seat 16D. Like all passengers, my face took on a majestic expression. This happens to everyone who is involved in the process, but is not involved in its implementation. The chair next to me was still empty. I was hoping that he would be occupied by " mysterious stranger" Of course, such fantasies are somewhat stupid for a thirty-two-year-old, albeit unmarried, man.
Excuse me, is this seat 16E? - The stranger, squinting slightly, looked at the numbers on the panels. Under the fur coat was a short, tight-fitting dress just above the knees. There is a light scarf around the neck. The image of the fellow traveler was complemented by pearlescent lipstick on slightly swollen lips and the alluring smell of perfume. My inner hussar grinned and mentally twirled his mustache.
Please sit down, let me pack your bag!
Thanks bro, I'll pack my bag! - the second neighbor materialized from behind the girl. He was three hundred grams short of Gerard Depardieu's build. However, he has already accepted two hundred of them. It’s good that Yekaterinburg is only a couple of hours away. The girl slipped to the window, and the big man hardly squeezed himself into the chair between us. I felt the first attack of aerophobia.
Lenus, give me a flask. Well, shall we take a sip? - the second phrase was intended for me.
Thank you, I'm flying to my parents. I don’t want to upset my mother with fumes.
Mom is sacred! For the parents! - said the big guy and took a deep sip of the flask.
* * *Smooth landing. While I applauded along with the other passengers, my neighbor snored enthusiastically out the window. His secretary (she was too flexible for a wife) was waging another pig-bird war on the phone. At Koltsovo airport, everyone immediately rushed to the baggage grinders. My suitcase crawled out first, and with a feeling of deep moral satisfaction I went out into the waiting room. Where I immediately saw a red-haired boy with a sign “YOLKIN” in his upper limbs. Grinning taxi drivers crowded around him.
Hey, isn't it me you're meeting?
Artyom Yolkin?
He is.
God bless. Otherwise, these hamadryas have been teasing me with “Palkin” for five minutes.
I understand, I didn’t hear that at school.
My name is Igor, Mikhail Matveevich told me to meet you,” Igor simultaneously spoke to me and looked at the piece of paper he was squeezing in his hand.
Is this the text of your welcome speech?
No, Mikhail Matveevich described you, just in case.
Let me see,” snatching the piece of paper from the crumpled Igor’s hands, I began to read my orientation. “Brunette, medium height, small belly, brown eyes. Elegant, as he thinks, stubble.” I raised my brown eyes to Igor.
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