Destination: Thailand

Here’s a tip: never pat a monkey

Thu, 8 May 2008 | By true-claims-stories | Views [14504] | Comments [1]

Here's a tip: never pat a monkey, even if it's on a leash: they can be vicious. I was out wandering with a friend on Haad Rin Beach, Koh Phangan Island, when we ran into a local walking his pet monkey. My friend bent over and patted the monkey and the ... Read more >

Tags: claim, hospitals & health, medical, monkey, rabies, thailand, true claim stories, world nomads

Bad karma for Thai Camera thief

Wed, 7 May 2008 | By true-claims-stories | Views [5157] | Comments [1]

All I can hope is that bad karma will follow whoever stole my camera. Grrr. I was shopping on Khao San Road late one evening when I realised my camera had been stolen from my zipped-up bag. The street was really crowded, as usual, with tourists and ... Read more >

Tags: bad karma, camera, claim, khao san road, luggage, thailand, true claim stories, world nomads

bangkok in brief

Tue, 6 May 2008 | By courtneyjane411 | Views [598]

hi! although it seems so long ago now since i was in bangkok, almost a month has passed, i still feel i should include at least a few words on it. afterall, it is an incredible city! coming from slow, relaxed bali, bangkok was quite overwhelming at ... Read more >

Gallery: Koh Phangan full moon and BKK nights

Tue, 6 May 2008 | By guenomade | Photo Gallery

Back at it in Bangkok

Tue, 6 May 2008 | By bkhk4fun | Views [1001] | Comments [1]

Amy:   Wow, it feels like a very long time has passed since I did my last update, I am not sure where to start.   I am finally healthy again after more then a month of stomach problems and colds.   That feels like a good start. By changing our ... Read more >

first day at the orphanage! Mae Sai

Mon, 5 May 2008 | By ashleynicholesmith | Views [1003] | Comments [4]

So today was the first day at the childlife mae sai orpahanage. www.childlifemaesai.org I cant even begin to describe it! We started off by jumping in the back of the truck and rode out to the project. As we rode through the muddy roads there were ... Read more >

Farewell Good'Pai'

Sat, 3 May 2008 | By smileynix | Views [589]

Well the weather has changed my plans today. Was really too wet to hire a bike so I've just been chilling out instead. Just uploaded the rest of my pics from yesterday, so this is my final instalment from Pai and for a couple of days at least. The ... Read more >

Tags: checking the taste!

First night in Bangkok

Sat, 3 May 2008 | By ashleynicholesmith | Views [501] | Comments [3]

I arrived in Bangkok with a bit of panic since I could not find my ride but after a bit of wandering I met up with Tong. She was very sweet and seemed to speak little English. the city was dark but I was surprised at how many people were still out. ... Read more >

Kanchanaburi: Peaceful at a Price

Fri, 2 May 2008 | By andynjen | Views [838] | Comments [1]

This is who's with Jen and I: Jen's father, Berk; Jen's mother, Doris; and our friend from Texas, Amy, who was a teacher with us in Japan. We arrived in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, three days ago much to my relief. As Jen says, I had the "Bangkok Blues.... Read more >

Tags: 2008 - second update, may 2

More Wildlife Wanderings in Pai

Fri, 2 May 2008 | By smileynix | Views [1235] | Comments [2]

Just thought I'd take the opportunity to do another update between the morning and afternoon session of Thai Cooking School! This morning I learned about different Thai ingredients and made a red cury paste, which I used for a really delicioua penang ... Read more >

Gallery: 200805 - Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Thu, 1 May 2008 | By andynjen | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Koh Chang

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 | By auaround | Photo Gallery

Check Out Incey Wincey!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 | By smileynix | Views [879]

Had an amazing day today - went trekking in the mountains/rainforest (and boy did we have some rain). The scenery was amazing. We had not long set out after lunch and had just past through the local village when our guide started chatting to a man, ... Read more >

Gallery: 200804 - Bangkok

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 | By andynjen | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Kanchanaburi

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 | By smileynix | Photo Gallery