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Life & Travel

Top 5 Things to do
in Bangkok This Winter
Text and Photos: Brett Worth

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here’s no denying that
Bangkok is a summer city.
With many of the city’s attractions benefitting from
the luxury of year round
air-conditioning, there is little reason to venture away from the cool
breeze and into the midday heat.
But the cooler months bring with them
a chance to explore a side of Bangkok
and its surroundings that are often
overlooked during the blazing summer
heat. This is the time of year that you,
your family, and your visitors can head
out and try things that would normally
make you sweat just by thinking about
them. Here are five fun and unusual
things to do in and around Bangkok this winter.

Cafes with
a Furry Twist

been to most of them—which is ideal
if you want to play or cuddle with the felines. If, on the other hand, you are looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing
to enjoy a cup of coffee or catch
up on a good book, then check out Cataholic Cat Cafe which has a different
pace entirely. Here the cats spend most
of their time doing what they do best:
sleeping!

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Test Your
Mettle at
Rock Domain
Climbing Gym

The people of Bangkok are no strangers
to sports. With its wide variety of groups
and clubs, Bangkok has something
to suit everyone. But what if you are
looking for something new and exciting that the whole family can enjoy?
For this you will want to head down
to the Rock Domain Climbing Gym,
a place where you will put your mind
and body to the test while you make
your way to the top of the different
climbing routes. Whether you are a rookie at the ropes or a confident climber,
Rock Domain Climbing Gym will

provide you with hours of adventure and fun that is suitable for both
adults and children. And don't worry
if it's your first time—their trusty team
will be on hand to show you the ropes
(literally)!
You are probably wondering why this
is on the list of things to do in the winter,
right? Well, we might have neglected
to mention that the Rock Domain
Climbing gym is open plan
and is not air-conditioned!

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Discover
the Hidden
Side of
Bangkok on a Bike
Tour

Bangkok is steeped in rich history,
culture, and tradition; but when
you are surrounded by the latest and greatest shopping malls,
it can be easy to forget. Take advantage of the cooler weather and book
yourself and some willing companions
on a Bangkok bicycle tour. Not only
will you have a great time exploring
the city by bike, but you will also discover parts of Bangkok—and its his-

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Unwind at
Bangkok Cafes
with a Furry
Twist

Forget the Starbucks pumpkin spice this
year and go for something altogether
more fun and friendly at one of Bangkok’s several cat cafes. If you are feeling
the temperature change in Bangkok and are looking for something
to snuggle up to, then the Caturday
Cat Cafe should be your first port
of call. The cats here are the liveliest
out of all of the cat cafes we have
been to in Bangkok—and we have
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Rock Domain
Climbing Gym

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