Damnoen Saduak is the most famous of Thailand’s extraordinary floating markets. Though these days it is somewhat commercialised and mainly full of tourists, it’ll give you an idea of the authentic Bangkok shopping experience in the days before the canals were paved over to make way for modern developments.
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Over the last two decades the capital of Thailand has grown into the epitome of a modern Asian city. Commerce is fast and furious, the streets choked with traffic and fumes and sky-scrapers have sprung up all over the metropolis.
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Characterised as the prime example of a primate city, Bangkok is Thailand’s capital and one of Southeast Asia’s most frantic, sprawling urban centres. Increasingly popular amongst tourists, the city is known for it’s fast pace, rich history and distinct identity, based largely around its thriving street culture.
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On Australia Day check out our coverage of Australian history and all things Australia: https://www.pilotguides.com/page/3/?s=Australia+day
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One of the oldest and holiest cities in the world, Jerusalem is hugely significant to all three of the Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – and this sometimes serves as a source of conflict. Its extensive history and religious significance means that there are no shortage of important sites.
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