Explore the heaving metropolis of Bangkok
Young Thais are drawn by the big city lifestyle
Young Thais are drawn by the big city lifestyle
Experience the country's varied offerings
One of Europe’s most dynamic metropolises
Crowds are thinning for the famous spectacle
Check in as married, check out as single
Bean paste sweets, themed restaurants and more
Several delicate artworks made from books
Scheme changes could increase fees and taxes
A mix of diverse cultures and stark contrasts
Ride around the inner city for free
When the weather warms up, upstate New York’s Lake Placid puts away its ski boots and slows down just enough to smell the freshly cut flowers that adorn balconies, gates and windows throughout the idyllic Adirondack Mountain town. It is Lake Placid’s welcoming locals, though, who really make tourists feel at home. "I feel so lucky to be able to live in Lake Placid because it is so beautiful," said Kristen Sayers, a resident who describes herself as very hometown proud. "It's nice to be able to live where people come to visit." (Suemedha Sood)
When the weather warms up, upstate New York’s Lake Placid puts away its ski boots and slows down just enough to smell the freshly cut flowers that adorn balconies, gates and windows throughout the idyllic Adirondack Mountain town. It is Lake Placid’s welcoming locals, though, who really make tourists feel at home. "I feel so lucky to be able to live in Lake Placid because it is so beautiful," said Kristen Sayers, a resident who describes herself as very hometown proud. "It's nice to be able to live where people come to visit." (Suemedha Sood)
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