Thailand: Amphawa Floating Market in Samut Songkhram

By Mithun Divakaran
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Jan 12, 2017
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Thailand, Travel

Date: 03 April 2015

After seeing the oddity that was the Maeklong Railway Market, the next stop on our tour was Amphawa Floating market. I had been to the more popular Damnoen Saduak floating market back in 2010 but I heard that Amphawa was the floating market that more Thais visit.

It’s also a lot bigger.

After we got out of our tour van, we were told by the guide that we could roam freely for up to an hour or so. We would then meet back to go for a boat ride to see fireflies.

Amphawa floating market fruit vendor — At first glance it didn’t appear as too touristy as Damnoen Saduak

Aamphawapanich eatery Thailand — But you realize soon enough that there is no shortage of cafes, eateries and stores largely catering to tourists. There’s a good number of Thai visitors too.

Amphawa floating market stalls Thailand — You also had shopping centres like this one which sold knick-knacks, souvenirs…

Dunk Thai girl Amphawa market — … and games like ‘dunk tank a girl’

Boat ride Amphawa floating market — We could pay extra to have a boat take us around the river. I don’t remember how much it was cost per person but it wasn’t too high.

Amphawa floating market canal Thailand — The boat cruises along very slowly through these canals

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Off-roading in the TATA Hexa — the ‘Hexa Experience’ in Bengaluru

By Mithun Divakaran
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Dec 29, 2016
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Indiblogger

Date: 23rd December 2016

I was chosen to attend the Hexa Experience via Indiblogger last week. The showcase was taking place at White Orchid, a venue inside Manyata Embassy Business Park.

White Orchid venue Manyata Bangalore — There was quite a crowd. Pretty impressive for a new car launch.

If you want official photos and information about the newly launched TATA Hexa, check out the Hexa website. I don’t think I need to re-type the specifications. Continue reading “Off-roading in the TATA Hexa — the ‘Hexa Experience’ in Bengaluru” »

#BergerXP Indiblogger Meet at Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru

By Mithun Divakaran
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Dec 12, 2016
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Indiblogger

Date: 10 December 2016

Probably the last Indiblogger Meet in Bangalore for 2016. This meet was held at the Lalit Ashok, a 5-star hotel near the Bangalore Turf Club, on a Saturday afternoon.

Lalit Ashok hotel Banaglore Karnataka — I first went to check out the hotel

Lalit Ashok hotel lobby Bangalore — I haven’t been to the Lalit Ashok in a long time

Swimming pool Lalit Ashok Bangalore — They should hold an Indiblogger Meet by the poolside one day 🙂

This Indiblogger Meet was sponsored by Berger Paint India, particularly to promote their Express Painting service. Continue reading “#BergerXP Indiblogger Meet at Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru” »