Destination: Thailand

Is there method to the madness?

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 | By homeless_harry | Views [1346] | Comments [2]

So what was I doing there? I knew many were thinking that, even those I shared some rough possibilities with before leaving. The ineptitude I had thus far demonstrated could possibly be put down to the total lack of planning, which was an integral part ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

And I had the time of my life!!!

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 | By meegs1986 | Views [496]

Look on the right for a link to some pics from my trip to Thailand. I lost a memory card somewhere between Bangkok and home so some parts are missing.

Tags: Adventures

Disaster strikes.

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 | By homeless_harry | Views [5035] | Comments [1]

If it was memorable experiences I was after, I certainly had my fair share already. Again my better judgment let me down and part of my knee and elbow is left on the road somewhere as a result. The Ko Pha-Ngan tattoo is one of the cheapest, easiest ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Bangkok = Crazy

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [948] | Comments [3]

The title for this post says it all. We've just transitioned from all these smaller little Thai towns to the equivalent of New York City. Whew. So far, tiring but enjoyable. We pulled into Bangkok after a relatively uneventful trip. However, things ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

First Time in Bangkok

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 | By fancyfree | Views [607]

Bangkok – 19 to 22 December 2006   We had booked an 11:00 AM flight from Singapore to Bangkok on Thai Asian Airways, a local discount carrier, on the internet and printed out the emailed vouchers at our hotel in Singapore.   There was no ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Photos: three months into trip

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 | By thedukeoearl | Photo Gallery

Tags: alone, asia, bangkok, buddha, buddhism, ko tao, monastery, retreat, surat thani, train

Back in Bangkok

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [734] | Comments [3]

Well, we have made it back to Bangkok. The journey today was relatively uneventful, except for the toilet on the bus. I guess we should be glad they even had one, since it was a 7+ hour ride...and it sure beat the shit-soaked one on the ferry ride, but ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

PHOTOS!

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [985] | Comments [9]

We spent some time at the internet place tonight uploading a few of the pictures we have taken during our adventures so far. Enjoy! Island beach (near Ao Nang in Southern Thailand) Longtail boat (Southern Thailand) Monkey loves ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Welcome to paradise! Sort of.

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 | By homeless_harry | Views [4563]

All the ingredients were there on Ko Pha-Ngan for the perfect beach holiday, white sands, warm turquoise waters, cheap bungalows, a handful of travelers. Unfortunately, Melbourne's uniform gray skies followed me across the globe. Apparently, the monsoon ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Flowers

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 | By homeless_harry | Photo Gallery

Sukhothai

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [561] | Comments [2]

We arrived in Sukhothai this afternoon. It was an interesting bus ride and we can't help but wonder why anyone who has ever driven a motor vehicle or riden in one in this country isn't dead. We were travelling at break-neck speeds on curvey mountain ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Markets in Chiang Mai

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [970] | Comments [4]

Today (Dec. 18) is our last day in Chiang Mai. Tommorrow, we're off to Sukkothai to visit some temple ruins; it's about a five hour bus ride south. After about a day there, we're planning on riding the train back to Bangkok to finish off our trip. Before ... Read more >

Tags: Markets

Gallery: SouthEast Asia

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 | By rdlilone | Photo Gallery

Ko Samet and beyond

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 | By rdlilone | Views [1229]

Ahhh, Ko Samet, white beaches, aqua blue water, palm trees softly blowing in the breeze.  The water has to be in the mid 70 degree range.  Nights are filled with music, fire throwers and candlight dinners in the sand by the ocean.  The last time I ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Wats in Chiang Mai

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 | By madrone | Views [1222] | Comments [4]

Well. We've been so busy doing things in and around Chiang Mai that we have not had any time to post to our journal. So, here is a brief snapshot of one thing we've been doing a lot of. We've been visiting lots of wats. That's kind of a joke because ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing