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Easy as Pai – Thailand, Asia
My motorbike screamed in protest as I made my way up yet another steep mountain. The sound was interrupted from time to time by a disheartening sputter as whatever petrol was left in my tank shifted so far to the rear that the engine couldn't reach it. I tried to take in the gorgeous jungle
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A Different Military Coup – Thailand, Asia
I was unprepared for the events of September 19 when Thailand was swept up by a military coup. After a month teaching conversational English at the Land Mine Museum in Cambodia, I decided it was time to return to Bangkok.
What happens during a coupGossip spread fast on the bus from Siam Reap.
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Diving with Sharks in the Similan Islands – Thailand, Asia
Our oceanic adventure began on May 24th when we caught a plane to Phuket in southern Thailand with a few fellow divers. Upon arriving we were taken to the local port where our live-aboard boat was waiting to whisk us away into the Andaman Sea. I hoped we would witness the wonders of unspoilt re
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Phuket’s Muay Thai Gym Puts the “P” in Patience – Thailand, Asia
Wanting more out of my vacation than the typical stop-and-go views of tourist traps from the plush seat of a bus, I decided to go for it; “it” being an athletic indulgence of sorts into the unfamiliar world of Muay Thai kickboxing. The odds I’d leave a muscularly-chiseled boxing champion were s
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Paradise – Thailand, Asia
If meal-sized portions of altered perspectives and richer morals are the glorious outcomes of our travels, then embarrassing stories are the salt that boosts the flavor. They are unavoidable, entertaining, will encourage you to laugh at yourself, and you'll enjoy a free, wonderful side of t
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Defying Fear, Embracing Self Reliance – Thailand, Asia
Today is the day. Today, I will become a man. Actually, that’s not true. I’m female. But the point is clear: Today is the day I will challenge my fear and self-reliance, to venture into the unknown without a plan. I must survive, throwing all inhibitions to the wind, foraging into the mysteriou
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Adventure on the Andaman and South China Seas – Asia
Stress level – tick upI tried to hide it from my wife, but my stress level spiked while we were eating noodle soup in the Singapore airport, waiting for our connecting flight to Thailand. I’d just noticed this little line in our itinerary: “If you want transportation to the resort, ple
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The Flaming Wok – Thailand, Asia
With a whine and a lurch, the truck stopped on the edge of a market in Chiang Mai. We all jumped off into the muddy street. Morning sunlight was coaxing ribbons of steam out of the damp pavement where Thais shuffled about with bundles of fruit, fish still flopping, rice noodles, shrimp past
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Mister Friendly – Thailand, Asia
At first I didn't know what to make of the pint-sized Jolly Green Giant with a gentlemanly manner and sunny smile, who seemed so eager to meet me, his right hand confidently cupping a stack of business cards. “Where are you from?” he gurgled pleasantly in token Thai-accented English, smi
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What to Expect in Bangkok – Thailand, Asia
Why am I in Thailand, or more specifically, Bangkok? I asked myself this question at least on an hourly basis. But we'll get to that in a moment. Let's start at the beginning. I did my research on Thailand, mostly on BootsnAll. I read all the articles, how not to get screwed, what to
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What to Expect in Bangkok, Part Two – Thailand, Asia
Bud light firmly in hand, I'm picking up where I left off. During my first week of on-foot wandering, I marveled at the pure numerical superiority of the homeless. Filthy and unkempt, they sprawled on doorways, street corners, streets, sidewalks and whatever little patches of grass exist
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Party in my Shoes – Myanmar, Thailand, Asia
My mid-twenties birthday found me in the middle of a jungle at the border of Burma and Thailand. I did have a celebratory party with native monkeys and various vermin – just a girl and a backpack trying to forget about passing birthdays. Gning and Gnung, my two Thai tour guides, warned
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Maesai, Thailand
MAESAI BACKGROUND
At the northernmost point of Thailand, near
the Burma borderline, opposite
Tachilek, the twin towns, are now
known throughout the gem world as a
source for rubies.
Burma, now called Myanmar, has been known to produce the world’s best
rubies and often times are funnele
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Ayutthaya Lives Up to Its Name – Thailand, Asia
Ayutthaya, name means “undefeatable” in Sanskrit, may not be as popular as Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket, but it’s one of the many places in Thailand that’s frequented by tourists who want to see its world-renowned ruins. More than 200 years ago, these ruins used to be the landmarks of the pow
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Pedro, the Ping, and a Pepper Tree – Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia
Ping River at Tak
The search for a perfect house is not likely to be easy when you can’t yet speak
the local language, beyond being able to order delicious crispy pork and basil
on rice with a fried egg on top, Pad kapow moo gai kai dow, kor
kaa. Add to that the barrier of local peo
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Teaching English in Thailand: A Survival Guide
After a full 7 months working in Bangkok, I’m still learning the ins and outs of Thai culture and teaching English. Every now and then I wish there had been someone around to tell me all the things I’ve learned through painful (and occasionally embarrassing) trial and error.
The m
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Thai Food in Thailand: A Guide for the Faint of Heart
Some tourists come to Bangkok solely to experience Thailand’s infamous, fiery food first hand. Others visit Thailand merely hopeful that they can successfully point to a dish that won’t make them ill or set their mouths ablaze. Almost every backpacker in Thailand has one food relate
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Thailand’s “Banana Pancake Trail” and 5 Insider Tips for Escaping It
Southeast Asia on a Shoestring makes passing mention of festivals and national holidays but backpackers rarely let such things dictate their plans. This is incredibly convenient for the rest of us, because Thailand boasts some of the world’s best festivals at times that don’t line up with the C
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Cheap Southeast Asia: How to Pretend You’re Rich in Bangkok
Bangkok is ‘fake it’ central. It’s a city where pretending you’re something you’re not has become a way of life. Everywhere you go, you’ll see fake designer purses, watches, shoes, suits; you name it, and Bangkok has it in all the colors.
So what better way to spend a day in Bangkok than to pr
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A Visitor in the Land of Smiles and Smells – Bangkok, Thailand
Peeling back several layers of the Thai culture was an inspiring experience. Thai are unified in their absolute support of the King whom is 82 years old and to their devout Buddhist beliefs. There are many temples and perhaps several million shrines of various sizes throughout the country. Thes
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