The ancient city of Sukhothai in Thailand was once the capital of the Thai Empire and was founded in 1238. Located 430 kilometers north of Bangkok, the ancient city is a popular stop over for travelers who shuttle back and forth between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. You can either get off the train at Phitsanulok [...]
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Cute boy to the rescue in Chiang Mai
While on a Karen Hill tribe trek near Chiang Mai, Thailand we were brought into a house to see how they lived. It was kind of strange to have eight foreigners crammed in this little house while they were cooking, but they did not seem perturbed. We took a few obligatory photographs and moved on. [...]
Smiling lady bar outside Chiang Mai
When you are riding a several ton animal through the backcountry of Chiang Mai, Thailand it is great when you come across a bar. Not only did this bar have cold singhas in the red cooler, but the lady also had bananas for my transportation. When you are riding on top of a giant beast [...]
5 Lesser Known Asia adventures
Everyone knows about Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, and other Asia adventures, but today’s Guest Post by Sofia von Porat from AsWeTravel provides information on five lesser known destinations. Traveling in South and Southeast Asia is a chaotic, crazy and awesome experience, and it’s so different from the West that just visiting the local morning market [...]
Sunset over Bangkok skyline and traffic
They say death and taxes are the only sure things in life. In Bangkok, Thailand you can also add sunsets and traffic. The sun seems to shine just about everyday, so you are sure to see a sunset just about every day. Traffic congestion in this Asian capital is legendary. Patience is a virtue whenever [...]
Adventure travel bars are never hard to find
You would think when you are in the backwoods of Thailand in hills outside Chiang Mai, it might be hard to find a an adventure travel bar. While on an adventure travel tour in a Karen Village, over an hour away from any city of any size it would be hard to find ice to [...]
Crazy Khaosan Road in Bangkok
One place where travelers either love or hate is Khaosan Road in Bangkok, Thailand. I can understand the animosity and the love. On one hand it is loud, packed with tourists, and not the real Thailand; conversely, it is a melting pot of tourists from all over the world. Personally, I loved the energy and [...]
Elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand says feed me
When you are riding on the back of a couple ton elephant, and it wants a snack, you do not fool around. You do not throw it and have him chase after it, you dont’ switch it from hand-to-hand, no you just offer. On an adventure out in the country close to Chiang Mai, Thailand, [...]
Giddy up elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand
When I tell people I have traveled to Thailand, one question I often get is if I rode an elephant. The answer is “yes.” I did the obligatory elephant ride slash bamboo raft trip in Chiang Mai. Riding an elephant was interesting, but it is something I probably will never do again unless I am [...]
Cruising down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
The Chao Phraya River Cruise is a great way to spend a couple of hours in Bangkok, Thailand. Most of these boats stop at the Wat Arun Temple, which is one of the most scenic temples in Bangkok. Highlights also include seeing cool other boats along the way, buying a singha from a floating bar, [...]
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