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March 13, 2006
From Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai to Pai, we bussed and bussed and bussed. Just a short layover in the Chiang Mai bus station, and we boarded the silver ...
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Bangkok: Our "how many modes of transportation can we take in one day" challenge
(Jun 13 '06)
"What's my favourite thing in Bangkok so far? Pad thai...in air conditioning."
We woke up in time for the hotel's breakfast (or, more accurately, we
set an alarm so that we wouldn't miss the free ...
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Crossing borders: My experience in Thailand
(Nov 23 '06)
"What really impacted me is how I left feeling like I knew nothing about Thailand, more so than when I came, ironically. I realized that Thailand was a fascinating country with a rich history, and in my short weekend I didn't even start to scratch the surface."
The King and I. And Claire.
(Mar 01 '06)
The King and I. And Claire.
* Thailand is about the size of France
* Building a replacement for its airport due to open this summer. Supposed to be the largest in Asia.
* Bangkok the capital ...
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Farangs in Bangkok
(Feb 10 '07)
Our arrival in Bangkok went off without a hitch. We left for the Christchurch airport at five a.m., endured an eight hour layover in Auckland, and entertained ourselves with an endless supply of ...
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A strange feeling awaited me when I awoke early with anticipation but then soon realised I was in fact able to afford a sleep in on a long day of ...
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After a comfortable, short, flight and a quick visit to the information office Karen and I found ourselves, lonely planet in hand, gazing down a narrow street bristling with ...
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Thailand, Bangkok: Thailand's Congested Capital
(Feb 28 '07)
"Once we donned some super-trendy surgical trousers, we were ready to move speedily through to see everything"
Travel to Bangkok from Koh Tao, despite its long distance, was quite easily achieved in one ...
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The Train
We left Bangkok on Monday evening - the 9pm night train to Phitsanulok, to catch the 6am bus to Sukhothai (one of the old, destroyed capitals of Thailand, circa 1300). We ...
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Baths with water buffaloes and elephants
(Nov 07 '06)
Chiang Mai is in the north of Thailand, a mere 12 hour train ride from BKK. The train ride from BKK to CM was the first time on a train that served you breakfast, lunch and snacks! It really is ...
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