Bangkok’s international airport is a major hub in Southeast Asia and most may find themselves in Bangkok for a 1 day lay over. During the day there’s temple hopping and souvenir shopping. But most are interested in is what happens at night, when the lights of go go bars flicker on. But if you’re short on time and your flight leaves at 7am here’s what to do.

If you have large and heavy luggage you should consider storing it at Suvarnabhumi Airport. They’ll store each luggage item for B100. Believe me you don’t want to carry so much luggage around in Bangkok’s often crowded red light districts. To save money take the airport express bus located on the 2nd floor arrival hall near entrance 8. There is a ticket office for the bus which only cost B150. The bus you should be getting on is number AE1. The stop to get off on is next to the Montien Hotel, which is directly across Patpong red light district. The bus ride should take about 1 to 2 hours. Taking a public taxi will cost nearly B350 including tolls and airport surcharge.

There are 3 red light districts in Bangkok:

1. Patpong
2. Nana
3. Sukhumvit

Keep in mind most go go bars in the red light districts open at 7pm but the best time to go is around 9pm. The official closing time is 1am to 2am. You should visit Patpong first because Nana and Sukhumvit are really close to each other. To get around the red light districts it’s best to use the BTS Sky Train. The fares are cheap and the maps are in English so it’s easy to use.

Patpong’s go go bars are condensed around 2 lanes that run parallel to each other called Patpong 1 and Patpong 2. There’s also a popular night market on Patpong 1 if you need a quick souvenir run, but you’ll have to bargain hard. In a nutshell the best go go bars on Patpong 1 is named King’s Castle 1 and King’s Castle 2. You definitely should not miss Club Electric Blue on Patpong 2. Staying an hour in Patpong should suffice. It’s best to head to the Sky Train since services end officially at 12am though you may be denied entrance by 11:30pm.

Next is on to Nana or Sukhumvit red light districts. Take the BTS Sky Train at Sala Daeng station, just a few minutes walk from Patpong. Get off at Nana station. The ride should take about 20 minutes. At Nana Station take exit #2 towards Sukhumvit Soi 4, the closest exit to Nana red light district. Follow the crowd and you’ll find Nana Entertainment Plaza, a 3 story building full of go go bars and beer bars. Some of the best go go bars here is Rainbows on the second floor and Angel Witch on the 3rd floor.

By now you shouldn’t have much time left and if you want to make it to Soi Cowboy fast you have to take a taxi since the Sky Train is closed by now. A taxi ride to Soi Cowboy should cost about B40 and take about 5 minutes. You can walk to Soi Cowboy and if you hurry you can get there in 20 minutes.

Soi Cowboy is the smallest red light district and you can stroll through it in 10 minutes. Even though by now the cops are rolling in checking to make sure the business close down in time there’s still plenty to see and do.

Now that the go go bars are closed and it’s only 2am, what’s there to do next?

You can hit up the after hours bars and clubs nearby. Go to any taxi and say to them “Lucky” or “Spicy Club”. These after hours bars and clubs pay commissions to taxi drivers so they love going there and should have no problem with the directions. Both clubs close around 4am to 5am.

To get back to the airport your best option is to take a public taxi. Since it’s so early in the morning traffic should be really light so the driver shouldn’t have to take the highway and the total fare should be around B250 for a 1 hour ride back to the airport.

James P. Hunt is an avid traveler and writer for an underground blog with information about Bangkok’s red light districts.

He is also a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com, the largest resource of no joiner fee hotels in Bangkok.

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After arriving at the Zacatecas airport we took about a 45 min. bus ride to the city of Zacatecas. I had never been there or heard of this city before, but was told I would like it a lot, and I did. In fact, it was my favorite trip this year. The city is fairly small, with a population around 1.5 million, but you can see most the attractions in a day. One of the things I liked the most were the narrow winding streets and alleys of cobblestone. It’s a look I really like a lot. The energy there is very peaceful and laid   back, much like many of the smaller cities in Mexico and something you find more as you get closer to coastal cities.

Our concert was on the 1st night there, and after the show we had one day free to wonder about the city. This was such a treat for me because many times I visit a new place, I fly in for the concert, then leave the next day, with very little time for sight-seeing.

We started our day off taking the cable car or Teleferico to the top of the mountain overlooking the city. The city is known for its silver and copper mining, and the area surrounding the city is pretty desolate. After that we walked down the mountain on a road which led us directly to the city center. There we spent the day wondering through the streets and alley ways, visiting art galleries, and hanging in the centro park.

The churches and architecture are really something to see here, as it is in much of Mexico. But here they were exceptionally beautiful. The city has policies about keeping everything historical looking. So, although you will find a Starbucks, on the outside you will not find the typical commercialized logos. Another point that I like very much.

We continued our journey on foot, because everything here is very close, until we ended up at the Quinta Real. Although I did not stay at this hotel, it is the premier hotel in the city. The hotel is a converted bull fighting ring, completely remodeled into a gorgeous hotel, and I mean gorgeous. As we walked through the hotel there was lots of beautiful art and details that really make it a worthwhile visit or stay while there.

Zacatecas is at the top of my list for trips this year. I really had a great time and if you are in Mexico, spend a couple days there, it will be worth it. If you liked my article and would like to see pictures of Zacatecas or want other Mexico Tidbits, please visit my Travel Blog: http://www.travelmexicowithme.com

Happy Travels!

Craig De Borba is a Musician, avid lover of Mexico, and writer on “TravelMexicoWithMe.com: A Travel Blog” at which he discusses all things travel, including; tips, travel deals, recipes, and Much more. Visit him today at: http://www.travelmexicowithme.com

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