Travel and Leisure

Exotic destinations are plentiful in Asia, and where you have a keen sense of history, and wish to observe a glimpse of the glorious and mystique eras of the past, nothing can be more exciting and informative than the notable ruins of the Ayutthaya kingdom of Thailand. Thailand, the great land of smiles holds more than great food and sunshine, and perhaps this destination called Ayutthaya is the best kept secret about Thailand. We are not talking about the beautiful beaches that normally describe Thailand, or the night spots of bawdy entertaintment that hogs the beach scene, not even the exotic meals where you can eat various insects and bugs including crickets, worms and roaches! We are talking about the notable ruins of the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Thailand. When I first heard of the Ayutthaya kingdom, this question just struck me: " Aren't these almost similar to the Angkor Wat of Kampuchea?" Be prepared to be surprised! Having visited the famous Angkor Wat, the Ayutthaya ...

The number-one rule in packing for a trip is to pack lightly because we often forget how frequently we'll have to lift or carry our luggage during our travels. Consider how, you'll be dragging your luggage into the trunk of your car and out again, through the airport, off of the luggage carousel, through another airport, back into the trunk of your rental car and out again until finally you get to the hotel where hopefully they'll have a porter. On top of having to lug your bags around, your airline will have strict rules on the size, weight and the number of bags you can travel with--for both carry-on and checked baggage. Make sure you check your airline's website for current information on restrictions and don't assume that what you took last time will be allowed this time--especially if you are travelling on a different airline. Luggage size and weight restrictions can vary by airline or travel destination. *MONEY-SAVING TRAVEL TIP* Packing lightly for your trave...