Destination: Thailand

Just about to Leave Pai

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 | By out2explor | Views [426]

I've been in Pai now for almost 3 weeks but know that its time to get on with my journey. It has been a wonderful experience. I've met many new friends some of those whom I will hopeful see again as I travel through Laos. There is not much news from ... Read more >

You Know You're in Thailand When...

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 | By rachellevagy | Views [725] | Comments [1]

Incoming calls and text messages are free (my new digits: +66 084 756 7401) You walk into the bathroom or "toilet" and have no clue what to do Everything is same, same, but different Going to the market means never walking through a door ... Read more >

Red, White and Blue...Really?

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 | By rachellevagy | Views [688]

As stated in my previous entry, it is very rare to come across Americans while traveling. I must have some form of Ameri-dar (american radar) because everybody I have encountered these past few days have been from the states. Granted, I've met up with ... Read more >

Hello from Pai!

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By landon_marie | Views [445] | Comments [1]

We are in a place called Pai now. Got here yesterday afternoon and it is verrrry nice. It's a small town meant to not be too exciting here but it is in the middle of the mountains so there are plenty of day trips and trekking offered for close ... Read more >

Gallery: Pai, Thailand

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By landon_marie | Photo Gallery

Chiang Mai

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By david_s | Views [765] | Comments [1]

we rode a ghetto bus up to chiang mai i can't quite recall how long it was, maybe 12 hours? we arrived and there were pick up trucks waiting for us like vultures, wanting to take us to their guesthouses. of course we read our lonely planet guide and ... Read more >

Gallery: Bankok-Ko Phangan

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By paul_byrom | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Bankok

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By paul_byrom | Photo Gallery

Bankok-Ko Phangan

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By paul_byrom | Views [975] | Comments [1]

Slightly aware that I may have focussed on the less desirable aspects of my Bankok experience, I feel as though I should mention that although it is a hugely overcrowded city, the people there were so friendly and welcoming that despite the different ... Read more >

OH my Buddha!

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By theblackgirls | Views [705]

Never Try Never Know! We're back in Chiang Mai after our Hill Tribe Trek, which turned out to be a blast. Our trip started out early yesterday morning with a trip to the local market to get the groceries for the next few days. Then we drove to an elephant ... Read more >

Snapshots of Thailand, thus far.

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 | By allwelcome | Views [7372] | Comments [2]

Hat Yai, Hat Noppharat Thara   and Koh Lanta   Road Safety Its typical to see utes packed to the brim full of people. These people were travelling from Koh Lanta back to the mainland. Massage So far we’ve only had ... Read more >

To the Greatest Traveling Companion...my scarf

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 | By rachellevagy | Views [1028] | Comments [2]

Yes, that may be a little odd considering my scarf hardly responds to my quirky comments, but it has been at my side through a majority of my travels here in Thailand. It's the best dollar I've ever spent. My bandana's life began at some textile factory ... Read more >

Bangkok_day three

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 | By gracepace | Views [576]

beating the peak heat in this small internet cafe right around the corner from the guesthouse. next to me is a small boy with beautiful dark eyes enthusiastically playing a video game where Bush is streetfighting Kim Jong Il. i am falling in love every ... Read more >

Scuba Diving in Koh Tao

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 | By a_hayes11 | Views [820]

Well I am actually back in Bangkok again for the 4th time during this trip!  What happened was that my tattoo wasn't finished and they wanted to let it heal before they did all the white that was going in it.  They told me to come back after a week.  ... Read more >

Tags: call me scuba steve

Krabi

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 | By gunnakiddi | Views [684] | Comments [2]

Kiddi and I are not traveling on our own? We are in total 8 now.... I've been sworn into secrecy about some of the characters but I can tell you about... Palina (the lonley planet guide) Astfridur, or Asta for short ... Read more >