Destination: Thailand

A night with drag queens, a hash expert and two sex obsessed North Americans

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 | By celinexiaolin | Views [784]

It was not as exciting as it sounds, but I bet it got your attention. Overall it was a quiet evening with drinks and some fascinating revelations. I always find it very surprising how fellow travellers have the capacity to reveal themselves to total strangers.... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Banana Pancakes, Burgers & Beer

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1300]

Thailand is truly not like we remember it to be years ago.  When we were here 10 plus years ago, children and adults waved and shouted "sa wat dii," and were all smiles.  I recall the outskirts of Bangkok where locals were still surprised and ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Departure

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 | By gostelow | Views [548]

After nearly a year of saving and a little planing, and never quite thinking we'd actually leave, our tickets are now firmly booked and the time has slowly crept up for Natalie and I to hop on a plane to Thailand to start the first chapter of our travels ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Rain

Thu, 31 May 2007 | By celinexiaolin | Views [628]

There is a magic in the Asian rain. The magic of the exotic for those who do not have to live through it for months on end. It starts punctually every day and still manages to take you by surprise. It's a triumphant rain, a downpour that asserts itself.... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Darrin's New Career Calling

Thu, 31 May 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1431]

We're using this trip to open our minds to new career possibilities.  Being away from the traditional office grind environment has allowed us the chance to listen to our creative sides and explore old and new passions.  Darrin has always been super creative ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Cooking in Chag Mai

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By celinexiaolin | Views [928] | Comments [3]

Although I have spent a day and some in Bangkok already, I guess my trip really starts here, in Northern Thailand. Quite an apt gateway for a quest. This is were all nomads converged in the past and will undoubtedly do so in the future. Caravans of Yunnanese ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Chiang Mai

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By jamie_candice | Views [940] | Comments [6]

Well we are in Chiang Mai and it is B-E-AUTIFUL! Compared to the rest of Thailand this is the best. It is surrounded by glorious mountains and gorgeous scenery. We got flights with Air Asia from Phuket to Bangkok, then from Bangkok to Chiang Mai for ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Day 2

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By allybongard | Views [467]

Up around 8am.  Packed our bags ready to go, had some breakfast and scotty took us to train station. Said goodbye to scotty and onto the train.  Arrived at train station, grabbed some food from 7/11 and caught skybus back to aiport. Checked in for ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: Day 4

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By allybongard | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Bangkok and Myanmar

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Back to Thailand

Tue, 29 May 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [997]

We are back in Thailand, and have made our way up to Chiang Mai, on a cheap Air Asia flight. It's about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with 90 percent humidity, and we're seeking refuge in an air conditioned guest house finishing up our web content to share ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Koh Tao

Tue, 29 May 2007 | By postcard_scott | Views [1040]

Dear World Nomads, So like 30 years ago, some asshole tourist (I aint naming an nationalities) brought his dog with him to Koh Tao. Then, for shits and giggles, let it mate with tigers, wild boar, and no less than twelve different breeds of poisonous ... Read more >

Tags: Postcards

Cheowlan

Tue, 29 May 2007 | By postcard_scott | Views [1034]

Dear World Nomads, So I live in Colorado. And my first time trekking ever is in a jungle in Thailand. Pretty sick. The first day I  went out with a guide and a couple from Germany. The second, I went out on my own. I hiked 4km to a water fall. It was ... Read more >

Tags: Postcards

Bangkok

Tue, 29 May 2007 | By postcard_scott | Views [1030]

Dear World Nomads, Bumped into a street vender the other day. He had all the secrets of the universe written on a palm of his left hand in blue ink. He said he was a great teacher. He pointed to his name, “Willie”. But said I could call him Spiderman.... Read more >

Tags: Postcards

Phuket

Tue, 29 May 2007 | By postcard_scott | Views [2352]

Dear World Nomads, Hi from Phuket. Staying in Phuket town. Love the buildings. At night, I venture over to Patong. What a crazy place. I know the difference between: bar, beer-bar, go-go bar, karaoke bar, night club and disco. My life is all the more ... Read more >

Tags: Postcards