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Floating Downriver – Thailand
Floating Downriver
Thailand
October 24
I started my three-day trek to Chiang Mai. We stopped for mosquito repellent, pens and chicken feet, which are eaten in the same manner as crawfish. I had to break the feet in two and then eat the meat. As soon as we got off the truck it started to rain an
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Green Fried Grasshoppers – Nepal and Thailand
Green Fried Grasshoppers
Nepal and Thailand
October 17
I walked up to the temple, Swayambhunath, in the western part of Katmandu. This is the holiest place on earth for Newari Buddhists and relates to their theory of creation. On the way up I met a kid who asked me where I was from. I told him
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Don’t Forget your Flashlight – Thailand
Don’t Forget your Flashlight
Thailand
Everyone talks about how their hill trek experience
through northern Thailand was phenomenal. The
villagers were so kind, their lifestyle so simple and
pure, and the landscape was stunning, they claim. Yes,
yes, these are true, but for me, it was one
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Pai-radise – Pai, Thailand
Pai-radise
Pai, Thailand
Pai, Mae Hong Son Province. The people are going about their everyday lives – at the markets selling, buying…yelling at Brit farang for tapping a bucket. It is filled with live frogs, crammed to the hilt, while their former family members lie nearby, three t
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Thailand Travel Facts
The Basics
Country: Thailand
Where is it?: Thailand is in southeastern Asia, southeast of Burma.
Why do people go here?: Thailand is usually a starter country for people traveling in Southeast Asia. It’s has good infrastracture, good food, good people and tons of amazing beaches and cul
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Chiang Mai Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Chiang Mai
Where is it located?: Chiang Mai is in northern Thaikand on the Ping River.
Why do people go there?: Northern Thailand is characterized largely by forested mountains and many colorful hill tribe people; trekking and river rafting add to this. Chiang Mai
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Bangkok Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Bangkok
Where is it located?: Bangkok is in southern Thailand on the Chao Phraya River.
Why do people go there: Travelers either usually hate Bangkok – it’s big, dirty, polluted, or they love Bangkok – it’s a visual feast of Western & Asian influenc
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A Massage with a Happy Ending – Thailand
I had been learning all about Thai massage techniques, with varying degrees of success. Fancy a laugh at my expense? Step right this way…
I decided to try out a massage. Now I'd heard about massage parlours in Thailand before I'd left, and made a few mental notes about them. On t
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Introduction – Bangkok, Thailand
Introduction
Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand is the perfect vacation destination if you’re young and broke but still want it all. If you don’t mind sleeping in cramped seats on a cross-country bus or staying at a guesthouse that has more charm than luxury, your wallet will thank you for
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Getting There – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting There
Bangkok, Thailand
Although getting to Thailand involves hours crammed in an airplane, booking tickets shouldn’t be a pain. Check online for cheap fares, either through BnA or airline consolidators. We flew Philippine Airlines roundtrip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok Inter
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Getting a Room – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting a Room
Bangkok, Thailand
Looking for a place to lay your backpack? Bangkok has numerous options for the budget traveler. You can use BnA’s hostel finder to help before you go, but always ask to see the room before committing to buy if you’re just walking into a new place. Do
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Getting Settled – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting Settled
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok has many Western conveniences (and convenience stores), so finding what you need in the city shouldn’t be too hard. Invest in a Thai phrase book if you’re afraid pointing won’t be enough to get what you want.
Money:
ATMs can be found o
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Getting a Meal – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting a Meal
Bangkok, Thailand
Thai cuisine in Bangkok offers more choices than the usual pad thai or spring rolls, although those staples are found everywhere. The Thais like their food super spicy, so if you can’t handle the heat, learn to ask for less. “Mai chawp phet” (s
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Getting Around – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting Around
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok can seem like a maze, but getting to know the public transportation options (and carrying a good map) will help you reach any destination. Also, take note: Vehicles in Thailand drive on the left side of the road.
Self-Portrait in a Tuk-Tuk
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Getting a (Night)life – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting a (Night)life
Bangkok, Thailand
Khao San Road at nightphoto by Justin Holt
Nightlife across Bangkok has something for everyone, whether you want to sip a few Singha beers at a pub on Khao San Road, dance at a trendy club along Sukhumvit Road or see something seedy in Patpon
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Getting Away – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting Away
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the starting place for many trips, and there are just as many travel agencies throughout the city that want to help you. If you’d rather have the security of knowing how you’ll get there and where you’ll stay, try a package deal. If yo
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Getting Acquainted – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting Acquainted
Bangkok, Thailand
Getting to know all that Bangkok has to offer would take months, but if you’ve got limited time, think about stopping by these popular attractions:
Craving architecture and history? Bangkok boasts an amazing array of wats, or temples. Look at the airpo
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Getting a (Night)life – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Getting a (Night)life – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar: This maze of vendor stalls along Chang Klan Road is Chiang Mai’s main attraction. Shoppers flock here from 6 p.m.-midnight to browse through six blocks of the best merchandise that Thailand ha
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Introduction – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Introduction – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Sick of the southern islands? Burned out on Bangkok? Thailand travelers, rejoice – Chiang Mai will give you a change of pace along with a change of scenery. Located 720 km north of Bangkok, this province offers striking mounta
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Getting There – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Getting There – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Traveling from Bangkok via train takes more than 12 hours, so it’s best to do it while you’re sleeping. We took an overnight sleeper car from Bangkok, leaving at 6 p.m. and arriving at 8 a.m. the next morning. We booked
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