Travel Guide:thailand

  • NewsLaura Begley Bloom

    Drumroll ... The Best Beach Destinations in the World

    We love a beautiful beach, so we took note when we heard about the just-launched Global Beachfront Awards, dreamed up by The Beachfront Club. Here, a look at the top beach destinations in the world.

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    5 Must-See Streets for Shopping in Bangkok

    To help you find costume jewelry, vintage heels, custom denim, or the perfect pair of Ray Bans at a steal of a price, we rounded up five of the must-visit streets in Thailand’s capital. At Siam Paragon, you’ll find plenty of places, such as Prada and Armani, willing to take your hard-earned cash.

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    Master Scuba Trainer Reveals the Most Dangerous Dives in the World

    As dreams of living like the Little Mermaid have faded over the years, the urge to explore the world under the sea has not. Scuba diving is the best way to see sea life, shipwrecks, and some of the most unique scenery. While there are diving expeditions for all levels, master scuba diver trainer Wilson Hambrick lets us in on the top 10 most dangerous (but awesome) diving spots in the world.

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    #RealTravel: I Went to Bangkok on Sabbatical and Fell in Love

    Yahoo Travel profiles readers who came back from a trip with the best souvenir ever — true love. Want to share your own story? Tweet us with #YahooTravelLove.

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    WATCH: The World Cup Winner? These Elephants Tried to Guess!

    Back in 2010, Germany’s Paul the Octopus — the spot-on tentacled creature who could predict World Cup results — met his untimely death. Since then, a number of psychic animals have been competing for the throne of World Cup oracle, from the Arabian camel Shaheen to Bob the two-toed sloth at the Toronto Zoo. Here at Yahoo Travel, our money is on Denla, a baby elephant at Chiang Rai’s Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in northern Thailand, where travelers can get up close and person