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Kata Beach : Phuket, Thailand

The Kata Beach is locate to the south of Karon Beach just few minutes to go. This place has the interesting travel from visitors with its white sands and clear waters. Very popular with families, Kata beach is an all round with palm-lined beach in Kata bay and also has great restaurants but not raucous nightlife and varied accommondation options-all close to the kata beach. The beach is close during May to October due to flock to catch kata's waves and it become normal on November to April, welcome to sunseekers to Kata beach.

Kata beach is split into two focal area, one is Kata Center which is at the northern end close to karon beach and Kata South which have several resorts. Visitor will find an abundance of shops for souvenir and outlets, local min-marts and name-brand fashion stores. If you travel to Phuket, please consider Kata Beach as you travel plan.

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Bread and Bakery in Seoul

1. Paris Baguette - Chain Bakery. Everywhere in Seoul




Review of Paris Baguette's Summer Donuts by FatManSeoul
Picture courtesy PierrickBlon

2. Tous Les Jours - Chain Bakery. Everywhere in Seoul


Picture by VancityAllie
Review of Tous Les Jours's donuts by FatManSeoul

3. Crown Bakery - Chain Bakery. Everywhere in Seoul

4. Dunkin Donuts - Everywhere in Seoul

A review of Annalog on their cupcakes.

5. Jongno Bakery - Insadong

6. Salam Bakery (with Halal sign) - Itaewon , near mosque

7. Ops Bakery - Haeundae, Busan (round the corner from the Riviera Hotel)

8. Life is just a cup of cake - Itaewon
Reviewed by Wendy Gould
Tel : 02-794-2908 or 010-4617-2908

9. Sticky fingers bakery (vegan) - a review by The vegan Korean
Located in the Hyundai Department Store basement food hall.

10. Anna Bini - Gangnam

11. Lord Stow Bakery for Portuguese tarts in Apgujeong

12. Kim Young Mo
Doggok station exit 4, next to Coffee Bean (orange line)
lots of tasty samples
Expensive compared to the rest

13. Tartine Cafe and Bakery (All about pies) - Itaewon

14. Richemont in Hongik - Review by Seoul Man in Tokyo



Richemont by daniellajaeger




Richemont Bakery Delight by Hongdae Hongdae . Clockwise from left - Cream Cheese cake, Almond cake, CHOUX and pecan pie.

It's a couple of minutes walk from Hongik University subway station on line 2. Take exit 6

15. Paris Croissant - one at the Gwanghwamun end of the Cheonggyecheon opposite the huge snail-like sculpture.

16. Grande Dame of Bakeries ~ 태극당 - Reviewed by FatManSeoul

Take line 3 to Dongguk University Station (동국대), exit 2. The bakery will be on your left. There’s a second, newer location outside exit 1 of Seongshin Women’s University Station (성신여대) on line 4.

17. Napoleon bakery - Near Hangsung University subway station

18. lynn's cupcakes
Lynn's Cupcakes in Hannam-dong is located right across the street from UN Village. It's pink facade is hard to miss.
Business Hours:
10 - 8 pm
(010) 2893-6687
(02) 792-0804
*Also a shop in itaewon

19. Deux Cremes Tart
In Sinsa-dong, somewhere along Karosogil. The tarts are so yummy. They're almost worth their exorbitant 8,000 won price tag

20. Shinsegae Cupcakes
Myeondong Shinsegae Department Store
The cupcakes are made by One, a company that claims to make "Contemporary American Style cupcakes." (In case this impresses anyone, I should note that One is affiliated with the Chosun Hotel). A box (4300 won per cupcake). For 300 won extra, the cupcakes are wrapped in an adorable little brown box, tied with a pink bow. The alternative is a white box (no charge).

21. Butterfinger Pancakes in Apgujeong.

Review by KissMyKimchi

22. HoHo Myoll
Cafe from back of an old Volkswagen van - Sangsu (Hongdae-ish area)

23. Passion 5
Luxurious dessert place - Hannam-dong

25. Bread Talk

Picture courtesy of Taekwonwierdo

In Myeongdong, down from Krispy Kreme. Juicy pictures at SeoulEats.

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10 Reasons to Holiday in Dubai

Dubai has recently gained a lot of attention as a tourist hotspot. As one of the wealthiest Emirates in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a modern desert city that mixes the traditional with the contemporary. There are many reasons to visit Dubai such as those listed below.

1. Dubai is an excellent destination for shopping, especially since most items here are duty free. The shops, boutiques and malls located around the city offer visitors to the city a large variety of goods to choose from. They are also known for providing excellent bargains and regular sales.

2. Dubai is popular for its upscale hotels, modern infrastructure and high-end shopping districts. Dubai is also relatively close to continental Europe and a flight to the city would only take about 5 hours.

3. The climate in Dubai is ideal for tourists looking for a warm vacation. Many people go to Dubai to take a break from the cold weather in their home countries.

4. In recent years, Dubai has enjoyed a renaissance in architecture. The new buildings that have been erected in the city are masterpieces of modern construction and architecture. Dubai is home to some of the most beautiful modern buildings in the world including the Burj Dubai.

5. Dubai is a lively cosmopolitan city with exciting nightlife. Many visitors come to this region for business purposes. Dubai plays host to several exhibitions and major business events that take place in the city throughout the year. Also, there are many upscale nightclubs and bars in the city ideal for an evening of relaxation after a hard day’s work.

6. Dubai’s local residents are very warm and friendly and visitors to the city are likely to be treated with Arab hospitality. It is traditional for the people of the area to treat guests with respect and many will go out of their way to help tourists.

7. Dubai is well known for being a venue for major sports tournaments like the Dubai Tennis Open and the Desert Golf Classic. There are a number of world-class racetracks in the city and there are other sports that are popular here as well, such as diving, sailing, water skiing, 4x4 racing and even some exotic sports like camel racing and falconry.

8. Dubai has many world-class beaches and resorts and there are many stretches of beautiful beaches in the region like the Jumeirah beach.

9. Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world and crime is almost non-existent in the city.

10. Dubai is home to some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts in the world like the Al Maha resort and the Burj Al Arab hotel. These establishments are famous the world over for being some of the most luxurious and extravagant places in the world.

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10 Reasons to Holiday in Dubai

Dubai has recently gained a lot of attention as a tourist hotspot. As one of the wealthiest Emirates in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a modern desert city that mixes the traditional with the contemporary. There are many reasons to visit Dubai such as those listed below.

1. Dubai is an excellent destination for shopping, especially since most items here are duty free. The shops, boutiques and malls located around the city offer visitors to the city a large variety of goods to choose from. They are also known for providing excellent bargains and regular sales.

2. Dubai is popular for its upscale hotels, modern infrastructure and high-end shopping districts. Dubai is also relatively close to continental Europe and a flight to the city would only take about 5 hours.

3. The climate in Dubai is ideal for tourists looking for a warm vacation. Many people go to Dubai to take a break from the cold weather in their home countries.

4. In recent years, Dubai has enjoyed a renaissance in architecture. The new buildings that have been erected in the city are masterpieces of modern construction and architecture. Dubai is home to some of the most beautiful modern buildings in the world including the Burj Dubai.

5. Dubai is a lively cosmopolitan city with exciting nightlife. Many visitors come to this region for business purposes. Dubai plays host to several exhibitions and major business events that take place in the city throughout the year. Also, there are many upscale nightclubs and bars in the city ideal for an evening of relaxation after a hard day’s work.

6. Dubai’s local residents are very warm and friendly and visitors to the city are likely to be treated with Arab hospitality. It is traditional for the people of the area to treat guests with respect and many will go out of their way to help tourists.

7. Dubai is well known for being a venue for major sports tournaments like the Dubai Tennis Open and the Desert Golf Classic. There are a number of world-class racetracks in the city and there are other sports that are popular here as well, such as diving, sailing, water skiing, 4x4 racing and even some exotic sports like camel racing and falconry.

8. Dubai has many world-class beaches and resorts and there are many stretches of beautiful beaches in the region like the Jumeirah beach.

9. Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world and crime is almost non-existent in the city.

10. Dubai is home to some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts in the world like the Al Maha resort and the Burj Al Arab hotel. These establishments are famous the world over for being some of the most luxurious and extravagant places in the world.

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