Destination: Thailand

Day 94: Khao Sok to Ko Tao

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [2105]

Thursday 7th February I checked out of the hut and took a mini-bus from Khao Sok to the port town of Surat Thani, and from there I would get the boat to Ko Tao, where I was headed with the intention of doing my 'Open Water' diving certificate.... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

BANGKOK

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 | By chitlin5 | Views [705]

Hi family and friends!! i know the site we set up has been quite patchy at best. i guess we have found that an online journal or any semblance of a journal for that matter is not quite our cup of tea. we apologize. i think it is still probably the best ... Read more >

Tags: Markets

Gallery: Thailand

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By anna | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Chiang Mai (1)

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By sarahandphil | Photo Gallery

Chiang Mai to Laos

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By jeffbrad | Views [7109]

Tue 29th Jan - It rained heavily last night, which was a relief. The first rain i've seen in over 4 months. Something about warmth and rain is very refreshing. I like the feel of Sukhothai and could spend more time here, but I have to move out into ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Chiang Mai part 1 - old friends, fried rice and fireworks

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By sarahandphil | Views [1154] | Comments [3]

Hi everyone,   Well our schedule-sticking ability seems to be slipping away along with our memories of work, responsibilities, time… and we ended up spending a couple more days than we’d intended in Bangkok. This was partly because we liked it ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Day 93: Khao Sok National Park

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [2948]

Wednesday 6th February The bus from Takua Pa left for Khao Sok at 10.00, arriving an hour later. I checked into the Khao Sok 'Jungle Huts' – a decent hut with a shower/toilet for 200B – and set off towards the national park entrance. I bought a ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

one of those planes in the sky which usually torture me will soon have me on it

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By eks | Views [763]

this is a holding post to see if the new journal is working. thailand will be 14 Feb to 25 Feb with Annabel the swedish pornstar and her, clearly-open minded, aussie folks. there will be elephant rides. that is all.

Tags: The Planning Phase

Finally out of the 'kok

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 | By jstern01 | Views [452] | Comments [1]

After about a week of Bangkok, I started feeling as though I was slowly losing my grip on anything that makes sense in the world.  I was forced to stay 3 extra days because of visa issues and TET (Chinese new year).  Jumped on a train to Lopburi which ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: Thailand

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 | By roaming_reas | Photo Gallery

Thailand - the King and Beaches rule here

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 | By roaming_reas | Views [2018] | Comments [4]

At first, Chiang Rai gives us a somewhat sleezy view of Thailand and causes us to wonder if sex is bigger than scenery as a draw for tourists here.  And in Chiang Mai the women are in every nook and cranny plying for business, but, we actually begin ... Read more >

Tags: relaxation

Day 92: Nik Nak returns!

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [2428]

Tuesday 5th February I was out of the hotel by 07.30, got some breakfast in one of the roadside cafes, not sure what to ask for, but I said 'yes' when the lady behind the counter pointed at some eggs! I was given an omelette and some red ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Sorry For the Delay

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 | By jstern01 | Views [531] | Comments [5]

So, where to begin.  It's been a little shorter than a week in Bangkok, but feels more like a month.  Time seems to pass by a lot slower here; could be because I've only been able to sleep in 3 hour stretches (jet lag??) While trying to conquer the ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Gallery: 1st and 2nd Tattoo's Yahoo!!

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 | By paulscott | Photo Gallery

Day 91: Ko Phi Phi to Phang-Nga

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [2071]

Monday 4th February I checked out of the guesthouse, grabbed some breakfast (the usual: eggs, chicken ham, toast) and then took a walk up to the viewpoint on the hill above the main part of Phi Phi. The view was stunning, worth the trek ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road