Category: Thailand

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A Blunder in Bangkok

  So, we ended up staying in Bangkok a bit longer than expected. We made a big error in our travel planning, and it cost us an extra $300 per couple and our three days in Hanoi. But, having no...

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Elephants and a Small Slice of Pai

  From Chiang Mai, we were whisked away in a van headed for the mountains to the north.  The first leg of our journey into the mountains would take us to the Elephant Nature Park, where we would be spending...

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The Chiang Mai Way

  We took a bus from the jungles of Khao Sok to Surat Thani airport.  We were ready to explore the north of Thailand.  Our first stop was the well-known backpackers haven of Chiang Mai.  From other travelers, we had...

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Our First Island: Phuket

  We departed Bangkok and headed for the famous island of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand. After the chaos and crowds of the city, we were ready to relax on the beach and unwind for a couple days. We...

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Beginning in Bangkok

  The first stop in our three-week trek through Thailand was the capital city of Bangkok.  I must admit, I ventured to Bangkok with a bit of a preconceived notion about the place.  All the movies I had seen portrayed...