HOT Magazine July 15, 2015 | Page 47

next step is to probably go out shopping. As usual in the rest of Thailand, Ubon Ratchatani has a large variety memorabilia to offer for the traveler’s fond memories. Most special are the khit pillows, the hand-woven cotton, the basketry as well as the aforementioned silk products and brass and bronze metallurgic ornaments. These can be purchased in the many souvenir shops along the streets, be it from individual vendors or established businesses. Try to go to Ubon Ratchatani between December and February to find the most accommodating climate, this will make it easy to travel without worrying excessively about the heat. As per transportation times and methods, Ubon Ratchatani is around eight to eleven hours from Bangkok by land, buses leave Hua Lumpong station and prices are affordable. Equally if you feel adventurous, you can always take the train, much cheaper, much noisier and much more fun! But if you’re in a hurry to get there, try the direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport which currently fly there three times a day. As a whole, Ubon Ratchatani is a truly marvelous and exciting place to visit: rich with history, filled with exciting natural beauty and boasting wonderful cuisine and culture. July 15 - August 15 , 2015 47