Destination: Thailand

Chiang Mai

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 | By harts | Views [1004] | Comments [3]

The train ride was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. It turned out that the seats reclined and were soft contrary to what the man who I bought the train ticket said. So that was a bonus, and seeing as I was exhausted from minimal sleep ... Read more >

Tags: chiang mai

Northern Thailand

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 | By paulpiorun | Views [967]

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

Check Out Incey Wincey!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 | By smileynix | Views [936]

Had an amazing day today - went trekking in the mountains/rainforest (and boy did we have some rain). The scenery was amazing. We had not long set out after lunch and had just past through the local village when our guide started chatting to a man, ... Read more >

Bangkok

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 | By colin_and_lou | Views [630]

Now in Bangkok been here for a couple of days , we got a bus from Siem reap Cambodia , well it was a large bus from Siem Reap to the thai / Cambodian border then all off the bus through customs Cambodian side the walk 800 mtrs to the Thai border and ... Read more >

Day 1: Bangkok, Backpacker observations and Tracy Takes a Tuk Tuk

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 | By tnj4884 | Views [554]

I ahd a rough sleep last night. it wasn't the sounds from outside, but rather to my neighbours coughing fit (I'm no doc, but I'm pretty sure he had TB). I am actually glad I chose to stay at Khoa San Road. There are a lot of backpackers, but that makes ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

‘A Little Monk Saved Us from Embarrassment.’

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 | By anna_spencer | Views [531]

My husband and I were on our honeymoon in Thailand. The food there is superb! The people are friendlier than back home in London! Anyway, one day we went to this temple… I can’t remember the name now… but both my husband and I walked in and we were ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Wrist Fracture

Tue, 5 Nov 2024 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [479]

Chiang Mai is truly one of my happy places; it's easily up there with Norfolk Island and Queenstown among places where I love and feel so happy and comfortable. After a tough slog in Southern Africa or gallivanting the Middle East, Chiang Mai, with its ... Read more >

Crossing Borders Part. 1- Thailand Railway Style

Wed, 3 Jun 2015 | By annafauzi | Views [352]

“Attention to passengers boarding train 21 Express Senandung Langkawi to Butterworth and Hat Yai, please proceed to Gate A for departure. This train departs at 0930pm. Thank You.” That was the announcement that set me on my feet, ready ... Read more >

Tags: budget travels, train travels

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - A slice of nirvana

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By | Views [188] | Scholarship Entry

The breeze is kind at 8am, though I know it won’t stay like this for long. For a moment, I can taste the last of the dewy air before the morning sun sucks it dry. I’m wearing baggy harem pants and a singlet, and carry a shawl around my neck. I wish ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Gallery: Phuket & Ko Phi Phi

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 | By eva_and_sian | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Thailand

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 | By a_hayes11 | Photo Gallery

Photos: ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย

Fri, 27 Nov 2015 | By finally | Photo Gallery

Tags: bangkok, bouddha couché, chitwan, couchsurfing, loy kathrong, thailand, visa, wat pho

Photos: indie

Sun, 11 Sep 2016 | By indietravelnet | Photo Gallery

Photos: Thailand

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 | By korinne4 | Photo Gallery

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 | By kannthailand | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: travel photography scholarship 2013