Destination: Thailand

Melissa gets wasted for the first time...film at eleven

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [393]

When I got back to my bungalow after the hike, I scrubbed myself, my shirt, everything. The stains were going to be stubborn to come out and I had these little prickly stems attached to the sleeve that would require a concentrated effort to remove. ... Read more >

Railay Beach! Home of the Death Trek?

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 | By kaitieandcaroline | Views [2192]

So we went to Railay for a few days after Koh Lanta for yet another gorgeous beach! We took a ferry, just like all our other island hopping adventures. After sitting on the ferry for a while, we looked out the window and commented on this beautiful beach ... Read more >

The Tuesday Morning market and a "scary trail"

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [819] | Comments [1]

I had heard that the hill tribe women bring in crafts to sell at the Tuesday Morning Market and I was excited to go have a look. I had postponed all of my purchasing until I got to Chiang Dao and today I was disappointed. There was very little in terms ... Read more >

Koh Lanta ...Paradise! Oh Yea!

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 | By kaitieandcaroline | Views [514]

 So we decided Koh Phi Phi was a tad too much for us, so left after only a few nights. We heard great things about this island called Koh Lanta (which we originally thought sounded super boring in our Lonely Planet book) and decided we had some time ... Read more >

Through the hedge to Malee's bungalows

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [484]

I did enjoy my walk into Chiang Dao proper this morning. I went early enough so that it was still cool and late enough for the dogs to be settled down. They get so crazy when someone is out walking in the morning. A couple of pooches approached me, ... Read more >

Photos: Bangkok

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 | By leizza | Photo Gallery

Photos: Andamen Sea

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 | By leizza | Photo Gallery

Nesting down for the night

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [406]

The bus dropped me in exactly the right spot in Chiang Dao, but most of the guesthouses are located about six kilometers outside of town. I was at the turn off looking at signs that advertised my options: Chiang Dao Nest, Malee’s Nature Lovers Bungalows, ... Read more >

Shoulder to shoulder with the hoi polloi

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [373]

Today I took the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao and I witnessed a game that people in Thailand like to play. I am not sure about the name of this game, but “Fill the Bus + 1” seems to be a good working title. We were shoulder to shoulder in that ... Read more >

I’ll take 3 beaded necklaces, 2 pottery mugs and a squirrel…

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By amyleahpotter | Views [558]

Is that a squirrel?   I gazed at the rows and rows of cages in front me and tried to identify the critters on little leashes.   It has been 6 hours since we first entered the unfamiliar world, of Chatuchak Market, commonly referred to as JJ market ... Read more >

Tags: markets, thailand

She'll be comin' round the mountain....

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [416] | Comments [1]

The guidebook made it sound so easy, just get on a mountain bike and pedal up to the top of Doi Suthep, the sacred mountain that sits to the northwest of Chiang Mai, and visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Simple…. Why doesn’t everyone do it? So I pedaled ... Read more >

My new adventure alone

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 | By parisephone | Views [610] | Comments [1]

So my Chev Lev (Stacey) went back to Canada.  No we didnt fight or anything she just got sick of having bed bugs biting her, shitty accommo, and hauling a 30pnd bag on her back lol.  First reaction eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaomg how am I going to ... Read more >

You need to leave my monestary immediately...

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | By amyleahpotter | Views [503]

I gazed into the horrified eyes of the monk and wondered, when will this nightmare end?   It started out so peaceful, calming – enjoy a serene breakfast on a Thai monastery in the northwest corner of the country.   How incredible does that sound? ... Read more >

Tags: monk, thailand, vomit

Nice place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [470]

So what if Chiang Mai has become touristy. I’m having a good time anyway. I like the size and layout of Chiang Mai. I like that there is a university here and a national park right outside of town. I like the place where I am staying overnight. I could ... Read more >

How do you spell "chotchskies" anyway?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 | By melissa_k | Views [949]

I didn’t take it personally that the monk in the cubby next to mine hid himself until we were in the station at Chiang Mai. Apparently they are not supposed to come into contact at all with women and as clumsy as I am I probably would have ended up ... Read more >