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The Kingdom of Thailand draws more visitors than any other country in southeast Asia with its irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms. Few countries are so well endowed.
From the stupa-studded mountains of Mae Hong Son and the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea, to the pulse-pounding dance clubs of Bangkok and the tranquil villages moored along the Mekong River, Thailand offers something for every type of traveller.
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Wed, 14 Mar 2018 | By maxinejourney | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 24 Jan 2018 | By nicci | Views [81]
Responsible travel helps to reduce our impact on the environment, preserving it for future generations to love and experience. This is why everyone should consider ecotourism such as green hotels and travel options to make sure we all do ... Read more >
Tags: ecotourism, travel
Wed, 27 Dec 2017 | By blondietraveller | Views [72]
Although there’s a lot to expect from travelling, good and bad, predicted and unpredicted. No one really tells you that your going to get depression. Yes a serious mental condition that shouldn’t be used lightly, and a condition I had never ... Read more >
Tags: depression, south-east asia, travel
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 | By roaming_reas | Photo Gallery
Serenity survives in southern Thailand, hidden amidst the myriad of tourists flocking mostly from northern Europe. Longboats ply the popular spots with Yanmar outboards thumping and growling between beachfronts and islands. Tourism is a double-edged sword, ...
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Fri, 10 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [109]
It’s that time. The time you dread; the end of vacation time. But at the same time, you look forward to the comforts of home. Time to head back to reality.
Wow….Freaking wow. 20 years of marriage celebrated with my beautiful ... Read more >
Tags: thailand
Thu, 9 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [101]
Today was our last full day in Thailand. Time to pack in as much Bangkok as we possibly could until around midnight. That meant “Bangkok by day; Bangkok by night.”
Our hotel, the Grand Sathorn, is located not too far from ... Read more >
Tags: bangkok, thailand
Thu, 9 Nov 2017 | By roaming_reas | Photo Gallery
Well, you'd think after a few days back in Bangkok and we'd be fleeing from the pungent sewer gases puffing through the sidewalk grates and the traffic churning through the alleys to avoid ubiquitous street congestion, but sizzling pork skewers on every ...
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Wed, 8 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [103]
Phitsanulok, you came and went in a hurry. We had such a great time visiting with my wife’s family, seeing the local sights, and of course…. EATING! This morning we grabbed a light breakfast at the hotel and set to packing up our ... Read more >
Tags: bangkok, phitsanulok, thailand
Tue, 7 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [96]
Today was a day that was about getting together with my wife’s family at her father’s house and showing our friends what Thai life is like in a farming community.
My youngest sister-in-law drove us out to the village where my wife’... Read more >
Tags: phitsanulok, thailand, village
Mon, 6 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [100]
Today was a day to first explore history with some of the family and then spend time with even more family.
Phitsanulok is rich with history. While many casual readers of Thai tourism books become familiar with the Kingdoms of Sukothai, Ayutthaya, ... Read more >
Tags: chinnarat, naresuan, phitsanulok, thailand, thailand, wat yai
Sun, 5 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [100]
Today was another day of transition. We were packing up in Chiang Mai and heading about 5 hours south to Phitsanulok – my wife’s home changwat (or province). In the morning, our crew enjoyed breakfast at our hotel, the Loghome Boutique.... Read more >
Tags: chiang mai, phitsanulok, thailand
Sat, 4 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [90]
Today was a great all-around day. We had arranged our own private “song teow” (two rows) truck to take us on a private tour up the mountain today. Sounds expensive, but it isn’t. The funny thing is that a driver will charge 300-400 ... Read more >
Tags: chiang mai, doi suthep, night market, thailand, wat sri suphan
Fri, 3 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [126] | Comments [1]
Today is the full moon of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. That means it is Loi Krathong here in Thailand. One of the largest holidays, Loi Krathong – as the name suggests in Thai – is when you “float a basket.” That ... Read more >
Tags: chiang mai, hill tribes, loi krathong, thailand
Thu, 2 Nov 2017 | By gatornav | Views [103] | Comments [2]
To look into an elephant’s eyes is to gaze through the window to its soul. Beautiful. Majestic. Powerful. Gentle. I can’t think of another animal that I can bond with faster than an elephant and I’m not sure why. ... Read more >
Tags: chiang mai, elephants, thailand, woodys
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