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Ngamwongwan shopping..Telefon er nå i boks!

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 | By stefanly | Views [583] | Comments [1]

Idag tok jeg turen til det lokale shoppingsenteret situert omlag tre kilometer fra "Mai nam villa".. Foruten et utrolig utvalg av mat, kles& elprodukter mm til meget pene priser, hadde de oxo et tjuetalls butikker for mobilprodukter...Siden ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

bicycle in the city

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 | By stephhef | Views [682]

It sounded like a gun shot, but I knew instantly as people where shouting and staring, that I was the source of the noise. My rear bicycle tire had seized up, and I could see someone pointing at me. I knew before looking that the tire ... Read more >

Tags: non-tag

The Eagle has landed!!

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 | By stefanly | Views [572] | Comments [2]

AAAH, Jeg er i bangkok igjen, og – fy flate – dette har jeg ventet på!! Det oppleves faktisk som jeg har kommet hjem. Dryge fire måneder er gått siden jeg sist hadde bena i det som trolig er en av verdens beste storbyer, og jeg kan nesten ikke ... Read more >

Tags: philosophy of travel

Plastic Fishtanks of Food

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [602] | Comments [1]

No plastic containers for "takeout," just plastic bags that hold your curries, rices, soups, and noodles. They look like little fishtanks, reminiscent of the cheap goldfish you can buy at a carnival. After a week of going full force eating ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Two Gallons of Water

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [473] | Comments [4]

I'm pretty sure that is how much I consumed today when I returned from school. Four very large water bottles now sit empty in my room and I've only peed once. It's defintely hotter today than it has been. I'm not uncomfortable, but I do change my clothing ... Read more >

Tags: People

Thai Massage

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [460]

Chiang Mai is a professional student's paradise. There is probably a teacher willing to give you a lesson for anything you want to know here. Thai massage has made a home in this city, and I think there are more than seven schools that have programs-... Read more >

Tags: Work

Bikes and Maggots

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [397] | Comments [1]

Having a bike changes everything. At home biking and cooking are so much a part of what brings me joy that not having those things for even a couple of days started to takes its toll. I made sure that I got to the bike shop before it closed last night ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Just a quick note

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 | By tara_and_mike | Views [161]

Hi Thought I had better drop a line to let everyone back home know I was finally offered that job with the animal feed company. I don`t know much more than that yet, I am waiting for the contact to be sent out and I should find out soon about the ... Read more >

arrived in Chiang Mai

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 | By 3yc | Views [424] | Comments [1]

Lisa, Kate, and I have arrived in Chiang Mai. So far all we have done is shop. There is an enormous night bazaar here that we checked out last night and are going back to tonight. Today we went a silver factory, an umbrella painting factory, and a ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping

Orientation

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [357]

My taxi driver from Chiang Mai airport informed me that second to Bangkok it is the largest city in Thailand. It's not New York in size, but I'm definitely in a city. Crossing the street is a fun frogger like challenge. Where there are cross walks, ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

36 Hours Later

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [391] | Comments [2]

I arrived safely. Thanks to a sweet guardian angel my plane trip was so smooth. Drugs and neck pillows are amazing. I started Saturday morning and my flight was 17 hours direct. I slept for 13 hours and ate very well in between the long naps on Thai ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Kata Beach

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By 3yc | Views [388] | Comments [1]

We've spent several days in Phuket laying on the beach. The beach is gorgeous but the ripcurrent is intense. We rent beach chairs/umbrellas for $3 a day from Robo, a small Thai man who has a crush on Kate. Whenever she is not at the beach, Robo asks ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine