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Chiang Mai’s Holy Hill – Doi Suthep Posted by sasha on Aug 4, 2011
Located just 15 km from the city center of Chiang Mai is the mountain known as Doi Suthep (ดอยสุเทพ). Towering over the city at 1,676 m (5,499 ft), this mountain houses the sacred temple Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), which is a must-see for anyone visiting Chiang Mai. It is said that this temple was founded in…
Trekking Through the Thai Jungle – Part Two Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2011
After our night in a tiny village, we headed back out on our hike through the beautiful Thai jungle in Chiang Mai. Throughout the morning, our incredible tour guide Book continued to regale us with tales of his life, mixed in with plenty of jokes and useful tidbits of information about the jungle and everything…
Chiang Mai – The City Posted by sasha on Jun 27, 2011
After an amazing day trip to Ayutthaya, we headed back to the capital to catch an overnight train bound for Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่), the capital city of the province after which it is named. Rich with history and culture, this city is located on the Ping River (แม่ น้ำปิง), a major tributary of the Chao…
Ayutthaya – The Ancient Capital (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jun 22, 2011
After our amazing riverside lunch, we jumped back in the tuk-tuk and headed out to take in a few more temples. First, we headed to Wat Phra Si Sanphet (วัดพระศรีสรรเพชญ์). Originally built in 1448 as the king’s private chapel, this temple features three chedis that contain the ashes of three former Ayutthaya kings. The image…
Bright Lights, Big City… Bangkok! (Day Two) Posted by sasha on May 30, 2011
For our second day in Bangkok, we headed out to do some temple hopping. Arriving outside of the Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง), we were informed that a special ceremony was going on and that the grounds would not be open to tourists for another couple of hours. Thankfully, we didn’t have to come up with alternate…
Island Hopping – Part Five – Khao Sok National Park Posted by sasha on Apr 25, 2011
After five days on Thailand’s beautiful Gulf Coast, we headed back to the mainland on the speed boat from Koh Pha-Ngan to Surat Thani. Once again, we opted for the VIP seats upstairs for an additional 100 baht each. Well worth the extra couple of dollars to avoid getting sea sick, if you ask me…
Island Hopping – Part Four – Ang Thong Marine Park Posted by sasha on Apr 13, 2011
As I mentioned in the short video about Koh Tao, traveling around Thailand is a piece of cake, with an abundance of travel agencies all over the country. When island hopping on the Gulf Coast, there are plenty of options for interesting day trips in case you get bored with the beach bum lifestyle. For…