Cooking Up the Best Experience in Chiang Mai
The charcoal speckled pestle was slippery in my hand, making it somewhat difficult to grip tightly and grind the chili leaves I had plucked from a plant …
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Deciding Not to Cross the Border Between Thailand and Cambodia
Planning my travels through Thailand and Cambodia were fairly straightforward and stress-free, except for one thing. I was nervous to cross the border between Thailand and Cambodia, on my way …
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Getting a Thai Massage by Ex-Prisoners
Massages in Thailand, and for that matter Southeast Asia, are good and cheap! I should know! Some people become experts in Thai street food. I …
Why You Should Not Ride Elephants
When you type the search terms “why you should not ride elephants” into a Google search, over 2,000,000 results are returned. I’m adding to that …
13 Photos to Transport You to Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples are best seen in person, of course! The ruins are expertly designed temples with passageways leading in all directions. …
Tips to Help You Ace An Angkor Wat Visit
Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, with its stunning temple ruins dating back between the 9th and 15th centuries, is considered a bucket list travel destination for travelers all …
A Cheat Sheet for Bangkok First-Timers
Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, is consistently at or near the top of lists with the most popular cities in the world. If Thailand is a great introduction to Southeast …
How I Booked Patagonia and Thailand for $78.60!
Have you booked award travel with miles and points? Then you know the thrill after you book that itinerary you’ve been dreaming of…all with points …