Shuttle Bus 555
Free: All time Shuttle Bus 555 operates seven days a week around Central Sydney. The service runs every 10 minutes from Central Station to Circular Quay and back in a loop, via Elizabeth and George Street. It takes about 30-40 mintues to do the whole loop. Avoid riding it between 11:30 – 2pm as traffic...
Sydney Government House
Free: All time Constructed in the romantic Gothic revival style, the Sydney’s Government House is located alongside the Royal Botanic Gardens. The grounds are open to the public daily, but the interior tours are only available on the weekend. The building is not merely a museum; it is an actual formal seat of government for...
Khao San Road
Free: All time Khao San Road is a small road that had, in the last 20 years, developed into a world famous backpacker haven. What was a former Bangkok’s rice market now offers cheap accommodation and backpacker items ranging from clothings to second-hand books to fake ID’s. The area is internationally known as a party...
Muay Thai at MBK Center
Free: Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm Muay Thai is a Thai martial art form that was popularized in the sixteenth century and became internationally known in the twentieth century. Even if you aren’t a fan of this combat sport, it’s worth checking it out simply because it’s free on every Wednesday evening at MBK Center. If...
Meditate at Wat Mahathat
Free: Daily 7am, 1pm and 6pm For those interested in learning and experiencing Buddhist meditation yet is not a devotee of the religion can pay a visit to Wat Mahathat. This temple houses the International Buddhist Meditation Center which offers informal daily meditation classes led by English speaking monks. The session runs three times a...
Royal Botanic Garden
Free: All time Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens sit on what was then the first farmland on the Australian continent. The farm failed and the endeavor to build the area into a botanic garden started in the early 19th century. The area is home to a colony of over 22,000 Grey-headed Flying Foxes (megabats native to...
“I’m Free” City Tour
Free: Daily 10:30am and 2:30pm During the 3-hour walking tour, your guide will lead you to an exploration of Sydney from its early days of convict colony right up to its present major developments. The landmarks that you will get too see include Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rock’s District, Circular Quay, and...
Lumphini Park
Free: All time Lumphini Park is the first public park of Bangkok, a heritage of King Rama VI given to his people. It appeals to people of all ages due to the various activities and amenities found there: tai chi practice, boat rowing, group aerobic, outdoor playground, etc. Address: Rama IV Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok...
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Free: All time Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the world’s largest weekend market, covering over 35 acres and consisting of more than 15,000 stalls. The estimated 200,000 visitors per day scour for deals on everything from Thai handicrafts to live animals. As for you foodies, Chatuchak is also the place to sample all sort...
Butterfly Garden & Insectarium
Free: All time Bangkok’s Butterfly Garden & Insectarium is located just around the corner from the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. It’s a perfect sanctuary for those wanting a little bit of zen after the hustle and bustle of Chatuchak. Inside the dome of the insectarium, one can expect to find shay ferns, wild flowers, a...
Louvre Museum
Free: First Sundays of each month; Bastille Day (July 14th); Friday nights 6pm – 9:45pm for guest under 25 years old Located at central Paris, Louvre Museum is one of the world’s largest museum. Originally built as a fortress in the 12th century (now visible in the basement of the museum), the building now houses...
City Night Rollerblade Tour
Free: Fridays 10pm Pari Roller offers weekly Friday Night Fever Rollerblading Tour of the city starting at 10pm at Place Raoul Dautry (in front of the Tour Montparnasse). The route for the three hour ride changes each week but often time goes pass Seine’s quays and also up Champs Elysées. For those with the stamina...
