- Chatuchek Market
I'm not sure how to describe it. The Chatuchek weekend market is like...I have nothing to compare it to. Imagine this, a maze of alleys and stalls where you can buy anything from clothes, to art, to crickets Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Nov 9, 2009
- Floating away bad luck, inviting good luck
We said kap kun kap (thank you) and farewell to our Thai family and boarded the bus for Sukhothai, one of the old capital cities of Thailand. We are staying at a nice little guest house run b Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Nov 9, 2009
- My apologies in advance
It is not our preference to dump a whole bunch of blog entries at one time, but we don't always have great internet access. My apologies in advance for the onslaught of blog entries ahead. I've tried to Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Nov 9, 2009
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival
One of the things I’m enjoying most about Thailand is the chaos. Take for example the traffic, it seems to be out of control - cars don’t stop at traffic lights, mopeds ride on the wrong side and weave around Posted by monkeyboy1 in Monkey boy's travels | Nov 8, 2009
- 07.11
Rohkem kui nädalapäevad tagasi kolisime uude kohta, mis siiani on olnud killuke unistuste paradiisi. Avaralt terrassilt, elutoast ja magamistoast on otsevaade merele, samas ei ole ümbruses massiliselt turiste, kui välja arvata need, kes samas kohas peatuv Posted by PankuPanku in Elu Tais | Nov 7, 2009
- A quiet weekend
Saturday afternoon, and I am worried on the lesson planning front. Whatever happened to my procrastinator instincts? The worries are fueled by the fact that I have no real idea as to my responsibilities (Examinations? Grading? When does the Posted by decuirrl in a long-winded carte postale | Nov 7, 2009
- The death railway
We have just arrived back from a few nights in Kanchanaburi, a city a couple of hours west of Bangkok. We arrived around lunchtime and checked into a guesthouse on the bank of the River Kwai and apart from Posted by bumblebum in Our BIG trip | Nov 6, 2009
- Right at home on Koh Lanta
I can see that the Laos updates got a little bit out of control, length-wise anyway, so I will try to be a bit more brief this time.
I last wrote about our stay in Vang Vieng, Laos. We wrapped up Posted by The Rymans in Rymans At Large | Nov 6, 2009
- 30.10
Kolmapäeva õhtul oma ringreisilt naastes avastasin, et tuba on täiesti puutumata. Kuigi olin enne ärasõitu omanikega kokku leppinud, et vahepeal vahetatakse voodipesu ja käterätid. Alguses tuba rentides sai tehtud kokkulepe, et koristamine ning pesuvahetu Posted by PankuPanku in Elu Tais | Oct 30, 2009
- Last night, I handed my pride over to some ants
So my friends, last night was quite the evening. After neither of my classes showed, the Chinese teacher Chen Jun and Maew, a Thai teacher, decided to hold an impromptu Chinese lesson in the office. So, I used Posted by decuirrl in a long-winded carte postale | Nov 5, 2009
- Mini Siam
05:00
Left Hotel. We took a taxi from our hotel (300 meters from Huay Kwang MRT) to Eastern Bus Station (near Ekkamai E7 BTS) and paid around Baht 90-100.
05:20
At the Eastern Bus Station, Posted by jaslil in jaslil | Nov 5, 2009
- A few photos of where I live...
These are all photos of my current living situation. I haven't been able to upload the bathroom ones yet, but they are worth checking back for, I promise.
As you can see, the pink heart covered bed spread is definitely Posted by decuirrl in a long-winded carte postale | Nov 5, 2009
- ליטפתי נמר!!
איזו הרגשה מדהימה - ליטפתי נמר![img=ht Posted by pashmin in Thailand for begginers | Nov 5, 2009
- Bkk first
arrived to BKK
sun, rain and lots of tempels!
looking forward to do major shopping Posted by pashmin in Thailand for begginers | Nov 5, 2009
- Ko Phi Phi, Ko Lanta and Railay
We fly into Phuket in Southern Thailand and spend one night in Phuket Town. Here, we meet an Argentinian called Mariano at the airport, who becomes the first of many lone travellers to join us on our island hop. From Posted by EllenM in Going Global | Nov 4, 2009
- It's real now.
So, be forewarned, this is actually two entries smushed into one. And it gets a litle rambly toward the end. This is what happens when you have no idea what you are supposed to be doing at any Posted by decuirrl in a long-winded carte postale | Nov 4, 2009
- Thai Living in Kamphaeng Phet
Once we left Chiang Mai, we went to stay with Thor, Jackie and their 3 kids Ben, Emily and Jay. Thor is friends with our friend Andy. For those of you who don't think you know Andy, you Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Nov 3, 2009
- A 4 Year Old's Take on Buddhism
Being kind, peaceful, vegetarian people ourselves, we are trying to teach our kids (mostly Taro) to be a little more Buddhist in nature. We went to visit a Wat (Buddhist Temple) were Dave and Taro sat for an impressive Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Nov 3, 2009
- Chiang Mai - Part 2 - Taste From Heaven
Perhaps it was because we went from eating nasi goreng (fried rice) in Bali for breakfast, lunch and supper, I'm not sure. But the food here is nothing short of spectacular. Even after 2 weeks in Thailand, I Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Nov 3, 2009
- Backpacking - luxury style
We arrived in Bangkok after a long day’s journey via ferry and bus from Koh Phangnan. We decided to get a Tuk Tuk to my friend’s house on the other side of town which was a slightly hair-raising experience Posted by bumblebum in Our BIG trip | Nov 3, 2009
- 28.10
Pühapäeval võtsime ette väikse ringreisi Phuketi ümbruskonnas. Olin seda plaaninud juba mitu nädalat, kuid kõigepealt tuli kallale haigus ja siis pühad, mille ajal oli ka Phuketil piisavalt põnev olla. Nii et sõitmiseni jõudsime alles nüüd. Pakkisin hommi Posted by PankuPanku in Elu Tais | Oct 28, 2009
- Chiang Mai ja Pai
28. lokakuuta, Chiang Mai
Eli saavuimme Chiang Maihin ja pelastimme kulkukoiran - paiva oli henkisesti raskas, joten tyydyimme vain lepaamaan hotellimme lahistolla ja hiukan tutkimaan lahikortteleita. Illalla piipahdimme Night Bazaar -markkinoil Posted by elke-sami in Asia here we come!! | Nov 1, 2009
- Goodbye Bangkok
Down to about twelve hours in Bangkok, and it is a much odder feeling than I expected. I've got everything packed but some last minute bits and pieces and my toothbrush. I've yet to have an internet connection Posted by decuirrl in a long-winded carte postale | Nov 1, 2009
- Noord Thailand: Chiang Mai en Pai
28/10/09
Het vraagt wat tijd voor mij om het trieste verhaal van de straathond te verteren, dus die dag doen we niet veel meer. We relaxen wat in ons hostel en 's avonds gaan we naar de night market die enorm Posted by elke-sami in Asia here we come!! | Nov 1, 2009
- Chiang Mai - Part 1
Is this the runway?
We are sitting in the front seat and top deck of a brilliant red velvet double de Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Oct 31, 2009