Thailand Archive

  • Chiang Mai | Thailand: Monk Chat2November 13, 2009

    Chiang Mai | Thailand: Monk Chat

    As noted earlier, Thailand is covered extensively with temples and they can literally be found on nearly every street corner. Having initially experienced temples in Thailand, we were interested to see what temples were like in Chiang Mai, the former capital of Thailand. Temples in Chiang Mai at least by appearance provide a greater historic quality, [...]

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  • Chiang Mai | Thailand: Schoolyard Takraw0November 12, 2009

    Chiang Mai | Thailand: Schoolyard Takraw

    Growing up, I pretty much played soccer year round, and it was my best sport, although I played basketball, baseball and a little football as well. Manali and I were walking today down the street passed a little schoolyard, and in a brilliant yet quick recollection, watching these kids we saw wish I could go [...]

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  • Chiang Mai | Thailand :: Baan Chang Elephant Park3November 11, 2009

    Chiang Mai | Thailand :: Baan Chang Elephant Park

    Heading to Chiang Mai, we knew from research and conversation that one of the most interesting things to do there was have an up close experience with elephants. That was the general plan upon arriving in Chiang Mai, but now we dug a little deeper and found three basic offerings for elephant experiences. Rescue parks [...]

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  • Chiang Mai | Thailand :: Gongkuew Hostel Review2November 10, 2009

    Chiang Mai | Thailand :: Gongkuew Hostel Review

    About a 30 minute walk/15 min bicycle ride from the pubs and restaurants, located in the north west corner of the old city, Gongkeuw Guesthouse was a vast change from bustling Bangkok. Staying in a brick bungalow with only the sounds of frogs and crickets, we relaxed and lulled into 5 nights of wonderful slumber [...]

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  • Tom Yum Kung | Thai Hot and Sour Soup Recipe2November 9, 2009

    Tom Yum Kung | Thai Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

    This is one of our favorite Thai dishes that we made at the cooking school in Chiang Mai – it’s found in high end restaurants as well as on the street side.  Even though it’s so hot and humid in Thailand, you will see people eating hot and spicy foods! Apparently, if you are eating [...]

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  • Chiang Mai | Thailand :: Siam Rice Cooking School Review3November 8, 2009

    Chiang Mai | Thailand :: Siam Rice Cooking School Review

    An extremely popular activity for Chiang Mai, a Thai cooking class was high on my list of things to do here. We actively read reviews on trip advisor, spoke to fellow travelers and researched to find Siam Rice cooking School a great fit for us. Nancy and Pot picked us up from our guesthouse and [...]

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  • Bangkok | Thailand: Bangkok Temples1November 7, 2009

    Bangkok | Thailand: Bangkok Temples

    Temples in Thailand are like Starbucks in America, easily found on every street corner. Some are simple and plain, some are neglected and degrading, while others are fantastic and extravagant. If you have the time and inclination, you also have many opportunities to observe Buddhist culture and religion up close and personal. Buddhist meditation sessions can [...]

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  • Bangkok | Thailand: Floating Market2November 6, 2009

    Bangkok | Thailand: Floating Market

    As you walk around Bangkok, and particularly backpacker centric areas like Khaosan Road, you see beautiful idyllic pictures of the nearby floating market. Romantic ideas of little old ladies in boats selling bananas float into your mind, and you become fascinated with a place that remains genuinely traditional. We made our way to the floating [...]

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