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Introduction
76km (47 miles) N of Bangkok Ayutthaya is one of Thailand's travel highlights. Many travelers take the day tour from Bangkok, which allows about 3 hours at the sites (the majority of these lie inside the Historical Park), but for folks wit... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Orientation Ayutthaya's old city is surrounded by a canal fed by three rivers -- Chao Phraya, Lopburi, and Pasak -- and thus is often referred to as the "island." The main ferry pier is located on the east side of the island, just opposite... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Train Trains depart 17 times daily from Bangkok's Hua Lampong Railway Station (tel. 1690) from 5:20am to 11:20pm (trip time: 1 1/2 hr.; 20B/71¢/30p third class). Look for second class trains with A/C from 40B (US$1.15/60p), which is a pro... Continue reading »
Ayutthaya Travel Experiences
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temples and ruins oh my!!
Day 5 & 6Goodbye lady boys....HELLO temples. There is nothing quiet like attempting to sneak past your she/him stalker in the early... Continue reading »
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The best day of my life...
I don't even know where to start. How could words do justice? I'll try, but whatever I write, imagine it times ten. Okay, here goes...Kan... Continue reading »
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Kanchanaburi
April 2, 2006We took a nice, scenic train ride from Bangkok to the cute, little town of Kanchanaburi just three hours away. Kanchan... Continue reading »
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This is what I've been hoping for
Day one. We arrived at 10.30 am and went straight to our lodgings (see review for info on amazing hostel). After a little rest, we had a... Continue reading »
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Banging on Bongos
Because I was tired and Nadia was late getting back from the beach, we did not hang out for my birthday. She has a sweet place in the swa... Continue reading »
