PACKING FOR APRIL IN PARIS

Thetraveljunkie.org – We were wandering Paris when we travelled to business trip. We could still wear suits and shirts. In this occasion our hotel was in the Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, really central and well-connected to move from show to show. Bowie is wearing a new travel companion, this backpack from Esprit‘s new collection!

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LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE

Thetraveljunkie.org – It’s not even a secret that I love Samsung Galaxy s7 Edge. A 12-Dual Pixel Megapixel Sensor, optical image stabilization and an f/1.7 lens make the rear camera one of the best on any smartphone. The Galaxy S7’s low-light performance is especially good and a marked improvement, the high level of detail, good balance of what light is available and lack of blur all make for beautiful night-time shots. This is why I believe that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the one to have, which for me, is super useful. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is getting rave reviews for its camera performance, especially in low-light. The Galaxy S7 Edge come with a 12 Mega Pixel OIS camera with Dual Pixel technology, which mean the camera can focus as quickly and as accurately as you would with your own eyes and takes smartphone photography to an all-new level.

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THE TRAVEL JUNKIE IN CENTARA HOTEL HAT YAI, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – After a few days exploring Trang and enjoying the magical tropical islands, we knew that our next destination would perfect for us to relax in. We arrived in Hat Yai in the afternoon and after about 2 hours drive we arrived at our hotel: the Centara Hotel Hat Yai.

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YEEMEEN FOOD GARDEN IN HAT YAI, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – The Yeemeen Food Garden was one of our great discoveries in Hat Yai, Thailand. It’s a really garden restaurant with a charming atmosphere. We struggled to find it and we did have to ask around. We found this place by chance, looking where to eat good halal food on instagram and we ended up eating everything. The soup was delicious and the rest… we can’t remember what it was. You have to order your food by looking at photos.

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HAT YAI MUNICIPAL PARK, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.orgHat Yai City Municipal really does have something for everyone and The best time of the day to venture off is the afternoon and we suggest you wear comfortable stuff. We arrived at the Municipal Park which allowed us to relax and enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility, which is great after such a long time away from home. Located in Songkhla covering the area of 1 square kms. Highlights within the Park; Hat Yai Science and Astronomy Center (Astronomical Observatory), The monument of King Rama V, Brahman Shrine, God Statues, Statue of Guan-yin, Phra Buddha Mongkol Maharaj, Hat Yai Cable Car.

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HAT YAI WONDERS LAND 4DX, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – The world 4DX, the first in Asia beyond the imagination along with colorful lighting, feeling the sound and smell by the magic glasses bringing you to the world of imagination that never see in Asia. We feel very lucky to travel thanks to our job and, days like yesterday are a gift.

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HAT YAI’S MAGIC EYE 3D MUSEUM, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – One of the thing that Hat Yai is good for is magic 3D, hence why we decided to visit the Magic Eye 3D Museum. You can enjoy viewing and taking photos as your imagination. Meet varieties of trickery art such as 3D painting and interactive-media. If Bangkok is the city that never sleeps, we could say that Hat Yai is the city that never bores.

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SONGKHLA TOWARDS WORLD HERITAGE SITE, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – Songkhla is both one of Thailand‘s most important port cities and a coastal province known for its ethnic diversity, unique traditions, dialect, and folk entertainment. The best things to do is to get lost in the Songkhla Towards World Heritage Site area, walking around at sunset. The historic town of Songkhla is worth visiting for its charming traditional architectural style. The town consists of three major roads: Nakorn Noak Road, Nakorn Nai Road, and lastly Nang Ngam Road (also known as Kao Hong Road) which is the location of the Chinese Kuan Uu shrine. You can also visit an old rice mill Hub Ho Hin and Sino-Portuguese townhouses.

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HOW TO EAT LIKE A LOCAL IN SONGKHLA, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – During our last visit to Samila Beach, Thailand, we went to lunch at Nakham Thai seafood restaurant. We came across a totally semi-outdoor space with vintage decor, filled with lots of light and very welcoming. The menu all about Thai, it’s full of delicious things. If you are ever in Songkhla, don’t miss this spot, the foods are to die for!

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MAROC DE’ NEST HOME IN HAT YAI, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – On today’s post we visit Maroc De’ Nest Home at Songkhla, Hat Yai. The atmosphere is super chilled out and the decoration invites you to relax completely. The wifi connection is fab, and this is not to be overlooked specially when traveling! And the food is perfect.

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SONGKHLA GOLDEN MERMAID, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – During our stay in the Thailand we stopped over at Hat Yai, southern Thailand, to visit one of the world’s most amazing statues, Songkhla Golden Mermaid. The Statue had been the symbol of Songkhla for over 50 years. Sculpted in 1966, this blackened bronze statuette was the work of master Jitr Buabut who was honoured as a national artist and awarded a visual arts award in 2002. Master Prakit (Jitr) Buabut passed away in 2010 at the age of 100. He was an important creator, inheritor and developer who played a very important role in distributing impressionist sculptures and paintings.

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CHANG PUAK ELEPHANT CAMP IN HAT YAI, THAILAND

Thetraveljunkie.org – If you are into Thai film and happen to be in Hat Yai there’s one place you shouldn’t miss: the Chang Puak Camp. Located at 86, Moo 1, in Thoong Yai sub-district, Hat Yai district, Song Khla covering the area of 50 fields. The popular activities are elephant trekking and ATV car riding. Elephant trekking around the park is like being transported to another world. We can’t wait to go back!

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