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Karma or Concidence in Bangkok
This narrative starts one lazy morning on the balcony of my room on Buddha Hill in Pattaya, I had recently learned that, due to an oversight in planning I had neglected to take into account the rainy season in northern Australia. This meant that some outback roads would be impassable and it w
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Smiling Hilltribe Faces in Muang Na, Thailand
Thailand was always on my “must see” list, but I figured it would be a while before I got to see it. The 20 or so hour flight definitely had me scared, so other destinations became my top priority. But it was always in the back of my mind. “Wouldn’t it be great if I coul
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Doi Inthanon National Park – “The Roof of Thailand”
When you get off the beaten track you will find a rare vacation site that tempts you with its natural wonders – Doi Inthanon National Park in Northern Thailand, is a good example, as it is a rare gem of scenic beauty with the wonders of nature and of man. Doi Inthanon (2,565m – 8,415 ft.)
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A Memorable Journey to the Beach – Ko Samet, Thailand
Since the locals know their country better than I do, they’re a great resource for information.
With that in mind, I arrived at the Eastern Bus Terminal en route to Ko Samet for my designated beach day during my nine day backpacking jaunt through Southeast Asia. It was a sunny Friday morn
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10 Reasons to Visit Thailand Now
Winter is on its way in the northern hemisphere, and if you’re plotting a tropical escape make certain Thailand is on your short list. This country has it all, from luxury retreats to palm-thatch huts; from mountaintops to world-class scuba diving.
Following is our list of top ten reasons
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Losing Your Innocence Abroad: A Night in Bangkok’s Red Light District
By the time my beer-buzzed mind had registered the fact that we were parked at the southern end of Patpong, Bangkok‘s infamous nightlife district, it was already too late. Dripping sweat and reeking of chilies and lemongrass, my friend Mike and I stepped cautiously from the small three-wh
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Eat Your Way Around Bangkok
While Bangkok doesn’t necessarily have a signature dish, it’s the place to take in a little bit of everything, from globally-known Thai dishes to exotic fruits. You can wander Bangkok’s streets and sample not just food from all over Thailand, but from all over Asia. Familiarize yourself with so
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One Day in Bangkok: Three Itineraries for Under $10
If you’re traveling on a budget, Southeast Asia is a great place to do it in. Once you get here, it’s easy to keep costs very low, and have an amazing time on just a few bucks. Take your pick from these three itineraries for a great day in Bangkok, for less than $10 – and easily around $5.
Budd
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Best BootsnAll Travel Photos: February 2011
Here at BootsnAll we like to think of ourselves as feeding your travel dreams on a daily basis. We love helping people get from the dream stage to the “I just bought a ticket and I’m actually going somewhere” stage – it’s an intoxicating thing, after all, to buy a
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Culture Connection: How to Wai Like a Thai
To the casual visitor, Thailand is a tropical dream – all coconut shakes, pad thai and palm trees. The service is generally good, people seem friendly and English is widely spoken. Thailand for many is just enough Asia to be exotic while still being familiar enough to be safe and fun.
Dig
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Finding My Voice as a Teacher in Thailand
I wanted to test myself on my travels – to push my limits and face some fears. I don’t like heights and I jumped off the 30 foot deck of a boat in the Halong Bay of Vietnam. I ate bugs that made my stomach churn in Bangkok. I held a snake that made my skin crawl in the Mekong Delta. I learned t
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When Elephants Attack – Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
Khao Yai National Park – Thailand’s oldest and with an excellent reputation worldwide – was used in part for filming of the movie The Beach. I arrive with high expectations and opt to stay at a guesthouse out-of-town and near the entrance to the National Park.
The guesthouse h
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7 Sustainable Ways to Dive Into Thai Culture
Book a custom trip to Thailand through Global Basecamps, and you are in for a unique cultural immersion. We have done the research, and found the boutique, luxury, off the beaten path lodges you are looking for, and our partnerships ensure us the rates you need! Lisu Lodge, near Chiang Mai, i
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Cast Away on the Similan Islands in Thailand
I hate the word “undiscovered”. As in “(insert location here) is the next undiscovered paradise!”
It makes me feel like I’m not part of the “in” crowd. The travel elite. (Cue awkward flashback to high school with my bulky JC Penney sweaters and no-name sneakers.)
I mean, how does one go about “
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Visiting Thailand – Indie Style
Visiting Thailand presents an array of diverse, fascinating options, from lush jungle sojourns to immersion into Buddhism and other venerable aspects of Thai culture. However, most tourists only see the surface aspects of Thailand: go-go girls, beach resorts, shopping malls. It takes persistenc
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5 Unmissable Thai Dishes
You’ve not tried Thai food in its best and most unadulterated form until you’ve been to Thailand. But with so much bland fare put on for the tourist crowds, it can be difficult to know if you are eating the real deal. Here are five dishes you absolutely must try on a trip to the Land of Smiles,
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Songkran with the Locals
Our journey begins as it does every time I take visitors to see the infamous market that straddles a railway track in Mae Klong, a city some eighty kilometers southwest of Bangkok. We cross Bangkok on the Skytrain before switching to motorbike taxis, my two European friends recoiling in horror
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New Airport For Bangkok
The long awaited new Bangkok international airport is scheduled to open on September 28th 2006. Situated to the east of Bangkok, the new Suvarnabhumi (pronounced Su-wan-na-poom) airport will replace the old airport at Don Muang and will be the hub for both international and domestic flights.
At the
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Visas
If you meet certain criteria, most foreign visitors (including UK, US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa) do not need to apply for a visa in advance. On arrival, Thai immigration will automatically stamp your passport granting you a 30 day stay in Thailand. If you know in adva
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