If you get stuck with an idea where to start your trip down memory lane on hard-earned holiday, PlearnWan has much to recommend it.
Undoubtedly, quite a lot of people scratch their heads over what "PlearnWan" means. As the name suggests, it is the witty wordplay of "Play and Learn", which fuse into "Plearn", and "Wan", which is Thai word equivalent to "Yesterday". The mishmash comes with the accent on the enjoyment in turning back the clock to old-world charm.
Located in the middle of Hua Hin downtown, the 2-rai land plot in Soi 38 on Phetkasem road becomes a blast from the past where time stands still and your memory of Hua Hin in the glorious past evokes, from the traditional way of life to vintage goodies.
Reminiscent of golden olden days of the famed resort town, Plearnwan is the lively vintage village where you can enjoy life in the slow lane. The oldambience complex boasts scores of shophouses, souvenir shops and food stalls selling an assortment of time worn culinary delights, from famous traditional coffee to delectable desserts and ice cream. The retro dressmaker's shop and herb-infused spirits stall are rare elsewhere but common sight here.
Mostly made of wood, retro-styled shophouses inevitably make you feel as if you were sent back to the year 1956. Not surprisingly, Plearnwan is not only a wonderland where the old-charm world comes to life, but it also rekindles the nostalgic memories of your early days.
Currently, Plearnwan is partially open to tourists in Hua Hin. The highlight is the outdoor screening which stirs up long-forgotten nostalgia for temple fair washed away by a new wave of posh movie theaters. The screening is held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5pm to midnight. If you want to share the rekindled memories of classic romance with someone faraway, head to a postcard shop and send a lovely postcard to tell her or him how wonderful Plearnwan is.
Eco-friendly speaking, Plearnwan wins praise for its efforts to reduce carbon footprint. Take discarded milk cartons, they undergo recycling metamorphosis into practical furnishings scattered here and there. It is not an overstatement to say that Plearnwan is held up as a model recreational sanctuary where the creativity goes hand in hand with green mind.
If you plan to spend time in Hua Hin on holiday, do not forget to put Plearnwan on your itinerary for a nostalgic trip back to the good old days.
