Destination: Thailand

Rough Times

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 | By tnj4884 | Views [593]

Ugh ugh ugh...it has been a long day (and a half). My last night in Ton Sai was nice, a fireshow and a couple of beers on the beach. Then some relaxing in the sun and at 2:00, we caught a longboat to AoNang. The min-bus picked us up at 3:00 as promised.... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Gallery: Crazy Horse Crag in Chiang Mai

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 | By baba | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Chiang Mai

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 | By baba | Photo Gallery

Bangkok--Take 2!

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By alexbg | Views [1175]

After 2 days of our beach romp and relaxation we headed back to Bangkok to go exploring. We arrived at the bus station and were met by a guide we had hired. He took us to the Grand Palace--one of the most famous spots in Bangkok, and this is equivalent ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Recovery in Ton Sai

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By flower-lily | Views [820]

After three (or was it four nights? I left my planner in Chiang Mai...) on Siboya, our new friend, Ash, still had not return from his visa run to Malaysia. Therefore we never met the family of monkeys while kayaking through the mangroves. We never actually ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Climbing with the Froggies in Ton Sai

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By tnj4884 | Views [1505]

I know that I haven't written in a while, but I have been busy busy busy having the time of my life. A lot has happened (more than I care to write and definately more than you care to read) so I will try and some it up in a few stories. As usual the ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Driving in Thailand

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By memz | Views [561]

Thanks for joining us as we continue our journey of enlightment through Thailand.  Today's topic, "Driving in Thailand".  (Buddee, after text consultation with Fred, he did not recommend a moped, I am not a confident driver, the roads, if something goes ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Day 7

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By memz | Views [401]

Today I will try wheatgrass.

Tags: Food & eating

Gallery: Asia

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 | By jarry35 | Photo Gallery

Bangkok - Thailand

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By greenalligator | Views [817] | Comments [1]

From Narita Airport (Tokyo) I flew into Bangkok. Immediately the air was warmer and thicker. After paying way too much for my taxi I arrived at my guesthouse Sukumvit On Nut Guesthouse. Situated down an alleyway crawling with mangy dogs and grubby children ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Ko Lanta

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By heidischeifley | Views [811] | Comments [4]

The strangest thing happened on the boat from Railay to Ko Lanta – I’m pretty sure I entered a black hole and fell into a time warp where the world stopped moving and all that has existed for 2 weeks are beautiful sunsets and lazy beach days. ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Sawasdee Ka/Krup!

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By alexbg | Photo Gallery

Pattaya

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By alexbg | Views [10400] | Comments [1]

So the four of us gals caught an open air taxi (a pick up truck converted into a taxi with benches) to our lovely All Seasons hotel (by far my favorite hotel we stayed in while in Thailand). It was only 2 blocks from the beach, and had a great pool and ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Bangkok

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By alexbg | Views [1287]

What a breath of fresh air...after 3 months of living dirty and dusty it was a nice change to have civilized traffic patterns, and not see men peeing on the side of every wall. I had forgotten what a welcome sight a 7/11 could be...hehe, they have them ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Ko Phi Phi Islands & Food Poisoning

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By flower-lily | Views [957]

Our second day on Si Bo Ya - an island that doesn't exist in my guidebook or on my map of Thailand - we chartered a long tail boat for a day of snorkeling to the world famous Phi Phi Islands. Unfortunately, the night prior, I was up...or should I ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine