Destination: Thailand

Sawadee pi mai!! Songkran in Chiang Mai

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 | By eoghancito | Views [4336] | Video

By the time we got back from the trek we were too tired. even for a massage, so we sold out and grabbed a pizza and watched a movie in bed. This was followed by a catch-up day – lots of internet and blogging for me while Claire did a few chores ... Read more >

Tags: culture, festival, massage, new year, temple

Northern Thailand

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 | By paulpiorun | Views [966]

With a full moon party looming in Koh Phangan it was a tough decision to head north up to Chiang Mai. But we decided that we'd return to the islands in june to make the full moon on the 23rd. Our coach up to Chiang Mai was great, smooth all the way (unlike ... Read more >

Tags: elephants, scooters, snakes, tigers, trekking, waterfalls

A (rather large) Fish Tank of Possibilities

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By christa_spencer | Views [836] | Comments [1]

I’ll start at the end of the beginning… Travis and I are certified scuba divers. We passed our written tests after the fourth day of diving in the Gulf of Thailand. Each day, we completed two dives at two different dive ... Read more >

Koh Tao

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 | By simon_hennig | Views [707] | Comments [1]

And with another week down, i am already nearing the end of my visit in Thailand!   It has passed all too quickly... Koh Tao has been amazing.   I feel so, so relaxed i don't want to leave.   I think i will definitely revisit after october, ... Read more >

days 11-14

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 | By mizzsunshine2 | Views [681]

Day 11 – Mon 11th July – we all slept well on Fei Mao – and woke up to a clearish day ready for our first adventure. We got briefed about the charts and where to anchor etc before setting sail to our first stop Ko Phanak. We came out under engine and ... Read more >

The Visa ate my homework

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By susanandsarahdoasia | Views [615]

***Laos: Tourist visas can be obtained upon arrival at certain entry points or before departure from the Lao Embassy.... I will look more into this Myanmar: They require $20 fee, 2 application forms, 3 photos, and itinerary. We need to get ahead of ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Market Days and Cooking Class

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 | By dinagosse | Views [551]

Eventful couple of days.  Yesterday we decided to hit one of the tourist destinations that neither of us had previously done:  the Floating Market.  We arranged with the tourist information desk at the hotel to help us arrange transport ... Read more >

Tags: cooking class, floating market, railway market

Oversleeping Leads To An Experience.

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 | By naddydaud | Views [537] | Scholarship Entry

There are a number of 'Firsts' during my trip to Krabi, Thailand. But nothing beats this, oversleeping. It's a normal occurrence when I'm back in my hometown, Singapore. But when I'm overseas, obviously not! On my last night in Ao Nang, I decided I should ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Beach bum!

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 | By mudchild_11 | Views [389] | Comments [1]

hey, well I havent really got much exciting stories as i have been  beach bound. Its a 1/2 trek through the woods to get to phi phi town but I have found I have done that most days for a chnage of scenery and food menu! I will be a size 10 by the end ... Read more >

Mad Max on the Chao Phraya

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [237] | Scholarship Entry

Without a doubt, it looked like a death trap. Bangkok’s water taxis are basically large buses on the river, and in typical Southeast Asian fashion, driven like one. With few seats and maybe even fewer life preservers, these floating long boats don’t ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Photos: Thailand

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 | By vantrad1 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Dec 12 2013

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 | By mitann | Photo Gallery

Photos: Train Ride to Chiang Mai and more!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 | By christa_spencer | Photo Gallery

Gallery: 2006Thailand

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 | By homeless_harry | Photo Gallery

My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 | By orion | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: #2010wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2010