Destination: Thailand

Krabi 12/08-12/10

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [576] | Comments [13]

We made it into Krabi at 8pm on Friday evening...an hour and a half past our scheduled arrival. The guesthouse we had reservations with was not there to pick us up as previously arranged and by the time we found transportation to a destination we had ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

We have arrived!

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [481] | Comments [2]

We got into Bangkok last night (12/07) at 11:45pm. The flight was long and we were very loopy upon arrival. We then waited in a long line to get a taxi to the place where we had reservations. Slept great in a room with no window but fantastic ambiance.... Read more >

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9/20

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [908]

September 20 - Wednesday It's interesting how the US has all of these legal standards/codes that must be met and maintain by businesses.  For example medical facilities, restaurants/food service areas and building and construction.  The buildings across ... Read more >

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9/24

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [1282]

September 24 - Sunday Karon Beach, Phuket Our last full day at the beach.  I'm at a coffee shop looking out over the Andaman Sea.  It looks like we'll be seeing some more of monsoon season today.  The horizon is dark with cloads, the horizon starts ... Read more >

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9/19

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [1181]

September 19 - Tuesday "Is today Tuesday?" - S "Hang on."  - J as he checks the day feature on his watch. "Yep.  Tuesday.  I can't believe it." - J We're losing track again.  We moved residences today after two nights ... Read more >

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Gallery: Overnight Train

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 | By deena_and_gary | Photo Gallery

Back in Bangkok

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 | By sven | Views [948]

Hello to all who should have a look at my travel site. This Year we are going back to Asia .We will start on Nov.6 and will saty for a few days in Bangkok to get our Visas for Indonesia where we will stay around 2 Months. I should write something in ... Read more >

Tags: OUR TOUR

Gallery: kanchanaburi 2

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 | By deena_and_gary | Photo Gallery

Kanchanburi Part 2

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 | By deena_and_gary | Views [957] | Comments [2]

We're still alive and kicking (each other! Hahaha) For all it's faults (a bit overly touristy, possible sewage contamination in the water, mangey dogs and the fact our room hasn't been cleaned) Kanchanaburi really is a charming and beautiful place. We've ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Kanchanaburi 1

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 | By deena_and_gary | Photo Gallery

Kanchanaburi Part 1

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 | By deena_and_gary | Views [870] | Comments [5]

The last thing I mentioned was our next hotel with the African mudhuts... WELL, we've learnt our first lesson - do not rely on internet bookings! When we called to confirm it was as if we've never existed. So the LOVELY lady at the Urban House helped ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Bangkok Night & Day

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 | By deena_and_gary | Views [1175] | Comments [7]

So we finally made it and although we're (severely) jet-lagged, we're loving it. Bangkok is such a colourful and fun place, even the drive on the highway from the airport was fascinating. The taxis here are a multitude of colours (I like the bright pink ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Bangkok October

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 | By deena_and_gary | Photo Gallery

19th October - Penang

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Views [1016] | Comments [1]

After roughing it in cheap hotels in the north of Thailand, we decided it wa time to live it up, blow the budget and stay somewhere flash in Ko Samui. Aoife had been honing her bargaining skills in the night bazaar in Chiang Mai and managed to ... Read more >

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Gallery: 23. Thailand

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Photo Gallery