There are at least two types of mobile disabled people: those who are always in a wheelchair due to illness or accident and those who stumble, misstep, or otherwise injure their feet, ankles, legs or hips at home or on vacation. The first category may be able to take a wheelchair with them on holiday to Thailand, the second group has a much more difficult time, because they are not used to such injuries. Bert Haanstra has recently thrown himself into this market in Pattaya. …
This summer, approximately 11,5 million Dutch people will go on summer vacation for one week or more. That number is the same as last year. About 3,3 million holidaymakers spend their holidays in their own country. Almost 8,2 million compatriots opt for a foreign holiday destination. France is the undisputed leader as a summer holiday destination in Europe for Dutch holidaymakers. But also affordable, sunny destinations such as Turkey and Spain are popular this summer. Thailand popular with the Dutch About 730.000 Dutch people will have an intercontinental …
Thailandblog is on vacation!
The time has come, the suitcase is packed and I leave for the 'Land of Smiles'. For all loyal visitors, therefore, a few housekeeping announcements: From 2 to 24 May, the editors are on vacation. Hans Bos will be in the Netherlands for a few days from May 12 and will therefore be absent. During our absence, mainly “old” postings will be reposted. These are articles that are not subject to current events. So if…
The countdown has really begun now
The Easter days in the Netherlands are special this year. It could be the middle of summer. Yesterday I went jogging and for a moment I thought I was walking abroad. The thermometer got stuck at 27 degrees and that is exceptional for the end of April. The weather in the Netherlands seems to be quite upset. Snow in November and almost tropical in April. Can it get any crazier? Vacation The countdown has really begun. Next Sunday I will leave from…
Roller Holiday in Hua Hin?
Freely translated: rolling holiday. What should you consider (especially in Thailand)? We are of course talking about a wheelchair holiday! Sometimes I think if I were in a wheelchair, would I still be able to go on holiday to a distant country? In Europe that would not be a problem at all, the facilities there are sufficient for our wheelchair fellow human beings. But when I look at a distant country and especially Thailand, that is …
Tour Thailand
Have you never been to Thailand? Then a tour of Thailand is an ideal way to discover this beautiful country! Anyone who has been to Thailand sooner or later wants to return to this beautiful country and for good reason. In Thailand you will find beautiful nature, a rich cultural history and very friendly people. Reasons enough to visit this land of smiles yourself. For a first acquaintance with this country…
First flight to Thailand
In the article “First holiday in Thailand” I gave a number of tips and information that can be useful in preparing for a holiday in Thailand. I also pointed out the numerous websites where information can be obtained about Thailand itself and how to act in specific situations. But the flight itself, is there nothing to say about that? Well, sure and true. My first flight is a long time ago. No not …
Holiday to Thailand: romantic and good for your sex life
The website Vakantie.nl conducted a survey among 3.000 respondents into the effect of a holiday on a relationship. Almost a quarter of holidaymakers feel more like having sex during the holidays. In addition, the chance of a marriage proposal is 1 in 7, almost half have difficulty seeing their partner less after the holiday and we finally spend a lot of time together. Going on holiday together is therefore a good…
The hunt for the Thailand holidaymaker is on
It starts every year around Christmas, the hunt for the Dutch holidaymaker. The holiday factories TUI and Thomas Cook have purchased the necessary airtime and while it is freezing outside that it is creaking, we are already being treated with holiday commercials on TV. Gentlemen and ladies at the edge of the pool should stimulate the holiday need. The travel agencies are allowed to fill up and websites can become overloaded. The holiday money has to roll. The 2011 summer holidays are screaming at us from the glossy…
Thailand at the 2011 Holiday Fair
Just a little while and then the new holiday season will start again. Traditionally, this happens with the Vakantiebeurs in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. From 12 to 16 January 2011, the Jaarbeurs will be the platform for anyone who wants to orient themselves before the summer holidays. This year's theme is 'unforgettable destinations'. The holiday offer of more than 150 countries can be found in nine halls. Whether you like a sun, sea, beach holiday, a sporty trip or ...
Hun Peter goes Thailand
Yes, yes the time has come. After a period of hard work, Khun Peter is going to enjoy a wonderful short holiday in Thailand. For the visitors of Thailandblog, this will mean that there will be fewer postings in the next two weeks. To provide you with some reading material, I will repost some previously published stories. Maybe I'll write something from Thailand again, but vacation is vacation so... The next two...