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A dramatically active volcano lies next to this scenic little town and gardens where you can swim in hot, mineral-rich water that bubbles up from deep within the earth.
A spectacular caldera and a pair of hauntingly beautiful crater lakes that are entangled with local myths and legends. Ethereal and mystical, the area makes for some of the best hiking on the islands.
This wild headland only reared out of the sea split-seconds ago in geological time, though it first emerged in 1957. An enthralling museum is found within the lighthouse, which is still half-buried under volcanic ash.
This local landmark sits on Ponta Delgada waterfront. It has great views over the harbour and some of the finest dining on the island at Balcony restaurant
This is a maritime-themed four-star hotel is by the Horta marina. It has legendary status in Faial’s seafaring history and was once an overnight stop for passengers on the Star Clipper flying boat between Lisbon and New York.
This is a four-star stay set in luxuriant gardens by the sea and in full view of the Monte Brasil fortress. It is only a short walk to the historic centre of Angra do Heroísmo
Here are 6 reasons why everyone needs to go to London at least once:
1. The famous sights
Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the list goes on and on. There’s nothing quite like the experience of hopping on a red double-decker bus and seeing some of the most recognisable sights in the world from its top deck.
2. The shopping
Whether you’ve got money burning a hole in your pocket or you just want to have a nose past some windows, there is no better place to experience the best shopping in the world than London. Get overwhelmed by the number of people on Oxford Street, stunned by the prices in Knightsbridge and charmed by the boutiques around Carnaby Street.
3. The nightlife
Londoners may work hard, but they also play hard too. There’s everything any night owl could possibly want in the capital, from classic pubs, to chic clubs, quirky dive bars, theatres packed with Hollywood stars taking their turn on the boards. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you book tickets for some kind of show one evening, whether it be a West End musical, a stand up comedy show, or a great live concert. The biggest stars and the best shows always make a stop in our nation’s capital, so you’re sure to find something that will blow you away.
4. The history
The story of London is ever so long and dramatic. So much of our culture as a country developed in this city and you’ll discover more than you can possibly remember if you visit some of its museums and historical attractions. Terrify yourself with the gruesome past of the London Dungeons or bask in the splendour of royalty at Hampton Court Palace.
5. The unexpected bits
The best bits of a trip to London will be the bits you won’t expect. There are some things you’d never know until you experience them in person, like how peaceful the green spaces in such a bustling city can be, or how distinctive different neighbourhoods can feel. The one-of-a-kind memories can only come from travelling to the city, putting on some comfortable walking shoes, and going out to explore.
6. The people
London, and in fact Britain in general, may not have a great reputation for being full of friendly, welcoming people, but actually, the city is the wonder that it is because of the great diversity of fascinating people that live there. Everywhere you look you’ll see people doing incredible things, whether it’s building businesses or performing circus acts in the street. Everyone has a story to tell, and on a visit to London it’s worth talking to as many people as possible to hear some of the amazing stories, as well as creating one of your very own.
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Thailand’s currency is the baht, and at the time of writing the exchange rate for ease of calculations is approximately 35 baht to the US dollar. I didn’t take any baht with me to Thailand as I had pre-booked and paid for transport from the airport and our hotel, Trang hotel, takes card payment for meals. The local street vendors seem to take dollars for everything and the ubiquitous 7-eleven stores will take dollars and give change in baht. I did take plenty of US dollars in cash and was able to change it at one of the many currency exchange booths and banks in Bangkok, there are also plenty of ATMs there. Bahts are useful when paying for entrance fees to temples and boat trips.
The local currency in Cambodia is the riel, but here dollars are accepted everywhere and there is no need to change currency or get riel from an ATM. Change may be given in dollars with smaller amounts in riel. Most restaurants and shops do not take card payments. At the time of writing the approximate exchange rate was 4000 riel to one dollar.
In Vietnam it is easy to be a millionaire in Vietnamese dong as there are over 24,000 dong to the dollar. Fortunately most notes are in multiples of 1000 and even a 50,000 dong note is only worth just over 2 dollars. Some restaurants and bars leave the zeros off their prices so that 50,000 dong would be 50. Here again the dollar is widely accepted and change may be given in dollars and dong, there are plenty of currency booths and ATMs available. Card payments are more widely accepted here than in Cambodia.
