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Australian travel blogger and aviation enthusiast based in Sydney, living a relaxed retired life filled with daily flat whites. Passionate about exploring The World's hidden gems TripAtrek travel blog is on a mission: To share these gems with you.

By Posted on Posted in Bangkok, Feature article, Sports, Thailand
Electric atmosphere watching Australian Test cricket in a Bangkok sports bar – big screens, cheering crowd, and ice-cold beers for every Ashes session!

Watching Australia Test Match Cricket in Bangkok: Everything You Need to Know Thailand has a decent cricket-watching scene in Bangkok, especially among expats and tourists, with TrueVisions (cable/satellite) broadcasting major series like the Ashes on channels like True Sport. Due …

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By Posted on Posted in Sports
High-energy atmosphere watching UFC in a Bali sports bar – massive screens, cheering crowd, and ice-cold beers for the ultimate fight night!

Bali has a decent expat sports bar scene, especially in tourist areas like Seminyak, Kuta, and Canggu, where UFC events (PPVs and Fight Nights) are shown live – though due to the time difference (Bali GMT+8 is 13 hours ahead …

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By Posted on Posted in Bali, Indonesia, Sports
Electric atmosphere watching NFL in a Bali sports bar – huge screens, cheering crowd, and ice-cold beers make it the ultimate game day spot!

Watching NFL in Bali: Everything You Need to Know Bali has a growing expat and tourist sports bar scene, but NFL coverage is limited due to time differences (Bali GMT+8 is 13 hours ahead of US ET, so Sunday games …

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By Posted on Posted in Ao Nang, Food, Halal, Thailand
Discover Ao Nang's best halal restaurants – from beachfront Thai seafood at May&Zin to authentic Indian curries at Moti Mahal and Mediterranean flavors at Efe.

Ao Nang, a bustling beach town in Krabi Province, Thailand, boasts a vibrant halal food scene influenced by the local Muslim community and international tourists, offering a mix of authentic Thai seafood, Indian curries, and Middle Eastern flavors with fresh, …

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By Posted on Posted in Food, Koh Tao, Thai islands, Thailand
Koh Tao's vibrant food scene – from beachfront fine dining and fresh seafood to cozy cafes and Thai eateries in Sairee Beach.

Koh Tao, a small diving paradise in the Gulf of Thailand, punches above its weight with a vibrant and diverse food scene that blends fresh seafood and authentic Thai flavors with international influences from long-term expats. There are some excellent …

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By Posted on Posted in Food, Singapore
Indulge in a lavish Christmas lunch in Singapore – traditional roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, fresh seafood, and holiday desserts at top hotels!

Traditional Christmas Lunch or Dinner in Singapore Singapore’s Christmas dining scene is festive and diverse, with luxury hotels and restaurants offering international buffets featuring roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, seafood, and holiday desserts like Yule logs and mince pies; meals typically …

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By Posted on Posted in Bali, Bali Restaurants, Food, Indonesia
Enjoy a magical Christmas meal in Bali – traditional roast turkey, ham, and desserts served with breathtaking beach and ocean views!

Traditional Christmas Lunch or Dinner in Bali, Indonesia Bali’s Christmas scene is vibrant and tourist-oriented, with luxury resorts and restaurants offering Western-style festive meals (e.g., roast turkey, ham, desserts) blended with local Indonesian flavors; celebrations peak on Christmas Eve (24 …

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By Posted on Posted in Bangkok, Bangkok Restaurants, Food, Thailand
Enjoy a magical Christmas meal at Above Eleven rooftop bar – traditional roasts, festive decorations, and breathtaking Bangkok skyline views!

Traditional Christmas Lunch or Dinner in Bangkok Bangkok’s pubs, bars and luxury hotels offer elaborate traditional Christmas meals on Christmas Eve (24 Dec) and Christmas Day (25 Dec) 2025, featuring international buffets with roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, premium seafood, roasts, …

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By Posted on Posted in Pattaya, Sports
Packed Pattaya sports bar during an NFL game – massive screens, cheering crowd, cold beers, and the ultimate American football atmosphere!

Pattaya has a lively expat scene with several sports bars that reliably show NFL games live, especially during playoffs and the Super Bowl. Due to the 11–12 hour time difference (Pattaya is ahead of US ET), Sunday games often start …

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