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When I was there, I shared the bath with two local families (from toddler to grandmother). They were all happily and noisily washing each other, feasting on the sumptuous food they had brought along and later dancing and singing to the beat of the upturned plastic wash bowls. Once they had realised that I was not interested in being left in peace I was made to participate in their merry-making. The bath also has a nice rest area, where one can recline on comfortable seats and order coffee/tea or a water pipe. A thoroughly wonderful experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19386 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19238
I dropped in on a friend's recommendation after having injured myself biking. Their sports therapist soon had me fixed up and on my way.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19238 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19076 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19076 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18983 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18983 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18981 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18981 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18567
Accommodation is in a beautifully restored French farmhouse that exudes tranquillity and relaxation. The meals are delicious and superbly prepared using local produce. This is a great opportunity to relax, re-energise and unwind. I can't wait to return!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18567 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17551
I love to visit APt when I am feeling in the need for a little pick-me-up, it's like a weekend break in a spa!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17551 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16194 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16194 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15694
We found a great Spanish-in-English site selling these baby-sized pop-up tent shade things. Great for his nap too. They sent it to us the next day and didn't charge shipping. Was only about 25 euros too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15694 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15403
I gave blood at Jayavarma VII hospital. The blood bank room was clean, my vein was wiped with alcohol before the needle was put in, and the phlebotomist took an extra sample of my blood to put in a test tube for analysis. I had to complete a questionnaire on my health, medications, sexual partners etc.

If you like music, Jayavarma VII also holds fundraising concerts each Saturday evening from around 7:15 pm.

AHC has an online shop with some beautiful cards and prints of Angkor.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15403 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14502
Eating small meals and drinking little alcohol will help too - I learned the latter the hard way.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14502 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11095
For fair skinned girls it would be advisable to take a sun brolly. We found it near impossible to get one in Bangkok but the heat makes it hard to cope with if you don't have one.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11095 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10966
They also sell local Tibetan-made handicraft, like books of recycled paper and so on.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10966 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10747
Easily reached by taxi from Graz airport (fly direct from Stansted), this place is a wonderland - a cross between Gaudi and Mondrian, hidden in the hills. All food organic, outdoor and indoor baths, massage, reflexology etc and all for 120 euro per night.

Acres and acres of land on which you can take a hike, horse riding, yoga, etc. Bliss, bliss, bliss!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10747 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10549 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10549 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10482 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10482 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9745 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9745 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9741
While you're there, try the boiled noodles with chicken bits (mi sama ayam).

Is it safe to eat? My family lived there for 7 years and never got sick from eating at places like that - just look for the places popular with the locals and you can't go wrong.

By the way - the local buses (angkot) are safe. You just need to know the fare (it's the same for any bus no matter how far you go) and, as ever, don't have your wallet/camera vulnerable. I had only one theft attempt in 200+ rides.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9741