Bangkok is every foodie’s delight. And traveller’s too. How would you feel if you get the best of both combinations? In any big city you could get an assortment of restaurant options and deciding which one to pick can become perplexing. Food places vie to get attention of people and something that can give a unique dining experience is definitely on a traveller’s bucket list.

So, when you are in Bangkok and want to get a truly exceptional experience, head over to Chocolate Ville. This eastern Bangkok outdoor eatery presents a quaint experience, a charming pleasure you would want to soak in. Chocolate Ville is a must visit place if you are visiting Bangkok.

Visiting this themed-park was one of the best highlights of our visit to Thailand. This is an experience I could never forget,

How Chocolate Ville is Different from Other Restaurants?

Chocolate Ville is a theme park and restaurant. Not just a restaurant but it is a community in itself. This location is a large sprawling area with a ‘Dining in the park’ concept that you will definitely enjoy, reflecting a European village theme of sorts.

What Is Chocolate Ville Made Up Of?

Opened in 2011, with lots of work, Chocolate Ville is an ample park location having buildings, shops, and restaurants. Assessing thoroughly we observed  that the park is built in detail, having been given thought-about pertaining to every little aspect of the infrastructure and display. Being at Chocolate Ville, an European-Style restaurant park, will feel like physically present somewhere in a traditional European village setting. The walkway is floral-covered, with a winding pond meandering through the area.

There are many restaurants here, with each one having the same menu, filled with delicious food options. Whether you want to sit inside or outside, both options are available for you. And the courteous staff is very good at their job, making sure each thing is done and handled perfectly. And there is no worrying about the hot weather, as fans are present at every dining table, and there sufficient cooling facilitation.

Foods, Delectable & Sumptuous, to try at Chocolate Ville

From Thai foods to western, the options are aplenty. Do not think that having same menu limits you to the options. The menu is large and there is assortment of choices for you to fit your appetite completely.

While we wanted to try out different, we ordered multiple items in small quantities, and the best delicacy that we would recommend to you is trying out German Ham Hock, a tender and juicy inside, and crunchy outside. And everything is budget-friendly, so trying out the food delights won’t burn your pocket.

And not just food, there is so much when it comes to drink options. The extensive drink menu includes fresh juices, sodas, and much more you can choose from. For wine lovers, sipping a glass of wine handling it while sitting on the outside catching a glimpse of the lake quietly was an experience I haven’t had before, anywhere. There are hundreds of wine options to choose from – so, sip on!

Decorum at Chocolate Ville – A Truly Instagrammable Place

If you feel awed by the cookie-cutter clapboard building, then this place is for you. Having a traditional setting you will feel the quaintness around the Ville, with a picturesque background. The combination of the pond, outdoor seating area all amidst in a European setting is just pleasing and amusing. The entire infrastructure feels like it has been carved out from the fiction books, or you can even sense that it is the ideal backdrop to a TV show or a movie.

What to Do at Chocolate Ville, Bangkok – So Much to do You Will Feel Wanting to Have More Time

Pose with the carousel horse, take-in the sight of gazebos, play around with the red-telephone booth and do much more that will take right to a European atmosphere. And if you want to behold the entire extensive restaurant or have a bird’s eye-view of the area, just head up to the light-house. A magnificent experience, I must say. Even the best pictures we took include most from the top of the lighthouse. A truly selfie-taking place that had me stunned and amazed.

Chocolate Ville Opening Hours – A must visit place in Bangkok

Chocolate Ville is open from 4 P.M. up to midnight. And as we were suggested, reach early and get to enjoy the lovely view during the sunset. Stroll around, enjoy the view, take photos, indulge in wine tasting and then take dinner. Arriving early will help you relish both the afternoon and night scenery.

And yes one important thing – The entry is completely Free. Yes, no entry charges.

How You Can Get to Chocolate Ville

This place is hugely famous in Bangkok, so reaching here won’t be a fuss for you. The best way to reach here is through a taxi. While we had a local friend with us, bargaining with the drivers got easy to handle. They usually inflate the price and quote as much as double than the metred prices, so make sure to barter with them. It will take you usually an hour to reach Chocolate Ville from downtown Bangkok (keeping mild traffic in consideration).

Some Tips to Help You Out

Below appended are few tips, some of which we knew and followed, while some we assessed having been there:

• To walk around the park comfy, dress up in sports or walking shoes.
• The weather is usually hot and humid, so wear comfortable outfit suitable for the summer season.
• It is recommended to postpone your visit here if it’s a rainy day.
• As we have mentioned earlier too, ensure to reach early and stay up to the closing time to get full pleasure and fun.

While the locals know this place and recommend, many foreigners usually don’t know about this place before reaching Bangkok or if their travelling agent doesn’t recommend. So, it would help you if you include this in your itinerary beforehand, otherwise you can miss out on a gem of a place. Having an amazing landscape and stunning infrastructure that takes you right to the traditional European setting, you will feel like you are not in Thailand but in a totally unique and new place.

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If you truly love nature, the best place to explore it in the lap of nature in Thailand. The land is sure to leave a magical spell on you as it invites you with it’s high mountains and slow moving waters, with it’s caves and forests. Thailand is a home of natural wonders that are a delight for the onlookers. The nature and wildlife in Thailand is sure to engrave some everlasting memories in the mind and heart of the onlookers.

Let’s begin our countdown for the places where you can experience Thailand’s breath-taking nature and wildlife

Emerald Lake

Remember the blue lagoon catching your attention in Leonardo Di Caprio’s Hollywood movie, ‘The Beach’, it’s the emerald lake located in the Mu Koh Ang Thong National Park. The locals call it ‘Talay Nai, while the tourist know it as ‘Inner Sea’. It is easily accessible by a motar boat and is located in the Gulf of Thailand within the Koh Samui Archipelago of Islands.  Besides the green foliage and the limestone walls that represent a picture perfect view of this minty blue lagoon, the local monkeys in their natural surrounding playing around are a delight to look at.

Phi Phi Island

Amidst the large island of Pohuket and the Sraits of Malacca coast, south west of the Krabi, in the clear water, stands an island like a fortress, the Phi Phi islands. It is one of the most visited natural site in Thailand and for some the only reason to come to Thailand. While some call it the partly lovers destination, it is lao famous for it’s serene and calm waters. People come here for diving and snorkelling and to see the magnificent coral reefs. Peace spreads in the wings of nature in the Phi Phi Islands.

Erawan Falls

At a distance of 200 km northwest of Bangkok in the Tenasserim Hills in Kanchanaburi Province is the Erawan Fall. This seven-tier fall is a delight for visitors in Thailand and a blessing for adventure lover. Each tier of the fall is unique in it’s way. While the first tier is easy to access, a skilled explorer can only reach the seventh tier. But remember, the best view comes from the hardest climb. Undoubtedly it is the most beautiful fall of Thailand. You can take a enjoy the waterfall or go for some wildlife spotting in the lake.

Khao Yai National Park

Three hours drive from Bangkok is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khao Yai, which is Thailand’s third largest national park and is known for its diverse pool of bio diversity. The park was established in 1962 and is spread in area of 2,000 square kilometres. To visit the park one can rent a car or bike. Visitors from around the globe come for hiking in Khao Yai National Park. To experience the rich flora and fauna one can plan staying inside for a night stay. The park is known for its lush green landscape, bushy forests, pristine waterfall and more than 200 species of birds and animals. Take a quite walk with mother nature and nurture your mind, body and soul.

Tham Lot

If archaeology is your power capsule Thailand’s one of the longest cave system Tham Lot awaits you for being explored on foot or by a guided tour accompanied by a local village on his boat, who shall take you through the thousand years old remains. Tham Lot is located in the Mae Hong Son Province which is on the border of Myanmar and Thailand. These caves stretch to upto 1666 metres and have limestone stalactites and stalagmites which go upto 65 feet tall, all along the underground pathway, besides being home to bats and swifts.

There is natural beauty is every nook and corner of Thailand. It is truly a blessed country with innumerable unexplored natural sights. Whatever be your mood, a traveller, a nomad, a gypsy or a wanderer, you shall find your home in these natural sights in the Land of Smiles. Get mesmerised by these wonderful natural sights in Thailand and discover yourself.

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When you move abroad, one of the biggest challenges we face is the language burden. And for people who have travelled a bit, or are a passionate traveller they understand that language barrier is not just limited to basic language skills. There are certain phrases that you can come across and may find themselves jumbled juggling them to find the right answer.

Sometimes, when we travel abroad, we do want to feel invited and are not able to connect with the locals as efficiently as possible. When I travelled Europe last year, there was a sense of disconnection I could feel coz I wasn’t able to greet them, have a bonhomie in local pubs or with the shop owners, which somewhat made me felt isolated. That was the point when I bookmarked learning phrases beforehand whenever I travel to another country, something that helped me exceedingly well in my summer trip to Thailand this year.

Here, I have compiled a list of some must-learn Thai phrases that you must learn before you pack your bags to leave:

For Addressing People

You can’t just point up to someone; but being educated in general terms for addressing people are what is going to get people comfortable with you:

• Chán – Female
• Pŏm – Male
• Kun – You
• Kao – He/She/They
• Nong – Junior (Male/Female)
• Pee – Senior (Male/Female)

For Greeting People

Greeting when you meet a new person, or expressing your gratitude to someone, and so are some instances when connecting in their local phrases is something really takes your connection to the next level. So, here goes some must-know Thai phrases for greeting:

• Sawatdii – Hello
• Sabaaidii – I’m fine
• Kun chuu arai? – What is your name?
• Pŏm / Chán chuu __ – My name is __
• Sabaaidii – How are you?
• Khop kun – Thank you
• Mai bpenrai – No problem
• Khot hort – Sorry
• Lah gorn – Goodbye
• Chai / Mai Chai— Yes / No
• Kor Tot – Excuse me

For Asking / Communicating Directions

When in a new place, there are always times when you are lost for directions, and you are gonna need some local help to look for the ways around the town. There is possibility that you may meet a local who may not be fluent in English, and so you will need the following phrases ready to ask:

• Leo Sai / Leo Kwaa – Turn Left / Turn Right
• Yut / Bai – Stop / Go
• Hai Chah Long – Slow Down
• Haawng Naam Yuu Thee Nai? – Where Is The Bathroom?

At the Market

Being fluent in some key phrases can help you negotiate and find the item at good bargain:

• A Nee Tao Rai? – How Much Is This?
• Ao annii – I want this one
• Phaeng Mark Pai – Too Expensive

At a Restaurant

Trying local cuisine is a must-do for every traveller. But finding a delicious food item, talk about the cuisines with a restaurant staff and get personalised service can get comfortable when you are proficient in following phrases:

• Hiu – I’m Hungry
• Nam – Water
• Mai Sai Nam Tam – No Sugar
• Chawp Pet Noi – I Like It A Little Bit Spicy
• Aroi – Delicious

So, these are some key phrases which came a lot handy for me, and I’m sure, these are going to be for you too.

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