Destination: Thailand

Glowing Bodies in Moon/Black Light

Tue, 8 May 2012 | By teamofgiants | Views [804]

So, I did my best not to notice the name of our destination for as long as I could. I really didn't realize exactly where we were until we started talking to Susann, a German friend we made onthe ferry ride from Surat Thani. She asked if we planned ... Read more >

Tags: beaches, big buddha, chaweng beach, full moon party, ko samui, moped, resort, spa, speed boat, temples

Whale Sharks and Wrecks

Mon, 7 May 2012 | By kendrac_1 | Views [1256]

In just over a month I will be heading home, after a much longer trip than originally anticipated. This time I will be coming home. Although I'm still enjoying my time on the island, it is not a place I can see staying much longer. If you are not ... Read more >

Photos: Chiang Mai

Sat, 5 May 2012 | By teamofgiants | Photo Gallery

Beginning of a love affair with mopeds

Sat, 5 May 2012 | By teamofgiants | Views [899]

After a 12 hour train ride from Bangkok we arrived at Chiang Mai at 8am.   The train ride was semi-comfortable, but I am not sure why they call it “special express” since I am pretty sure it made every step possible.   Although it was not ... Read more >

Tags: chiang mai, doi suthep, mopeds, temples

Photos: Koh Tao

Fri, 4 May 2012 | By kendrac_1 | Photo Gallery

Face masks and Endless Markets

Thu, 3 May 2012 | By teamofgiants | Views [764]

Today we took a Tuk Tuk to Siam Square and strolled around MBK, an unecessarily large shopping mall. We went because A) its free, B) its air-conditioned, and C) malls always make for great people watching. MBK has seven floors, each with three "... Read more >

Tags: bangkok, markets, museum, siam square

Photos: Bangkok

Wed, 2 May 2012 | By teamofgiants | Photo Gallery

Arriving in Bangkok

Tue, 1 May 2012 | By teamofgiants | Views [1125] | Comments [2] | Video

So, we arrived in Bangkok at midnight after being on a plane for over 16 hours total. When we walked out of the airport the heat and humidity hit us like a brick wall. This is something I am relatively accustomed to, since Florida has very similar ... Read more >

Tags: bangkok, khao san road, thailand

Photos: Backpacking

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 | By thisgirlwillgoplaces | Photo Gallery

Photos: mai thai pix

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 | By thearchetypalwanderer | Photo Gallery

Photos: Thailand 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By purplejjang | Photo Gallery

My Scholarship entry - Understanding a Culture through Food ("Jiminy Cricket")

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By mitzi | Views [445] | Scholarship Entry

Prior to flying to the Land of Smiles, my brother and I made a deal that we were going to be brave. We agreed that we weren’t going to leave Thailand before tasting at least one of its exotic dishes – fried insects. So it was with excitement that we ... Read more >

Tags: bangkok, exotic food, fried crickets, fried insects, thai food, travel writing scholarship 2012

My Scholarship entry - Understanding a Culture through Food ("Death by Curry")

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By micah | Views [390] | Scholarship Entry

Tired, hungry and all out of bahts from exploring the indomitable Chao Phraya and its mystifying temples the whole day, I headed back with no choice but to charge dinner via hotel room service with all the money changers already closed for the night.... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012

Day 6 - The Wedding & Day 7 - Back to Phuket

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 | By sissyb | Views [576] | Comments [1]

Lucky for us we didn't have to wake up too early yesterday morning. I woke up a bit earlier than Kristy and headed down to the magnificent library to catch up on a little blogging. I have to back date everything to make it easier for you guys to read.... Read more >

Tags: wedding

My Scholarship entry - A local encounter that changed my life

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 | By carriekc33 | Views [367] | Scholarship Entry

We arrived at Rayavadee in Krabi Thailand 2 days before the yoga retreat. The reasons were simple. I had yet to explore the exotic land of Thailand and my yoga was more than a few years rusty. Having the extra time would give my body a chance to adjust ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012