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Up the River Without a Paddle at the Bangkok Floating Markets
Written by Bangkok Expert: Natt, Thailand, February 2012
I was at the floating markets the other day, and saw two couples pay 5,000B between them for a one hour boat ride around the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. I was saddened. Editor’s Note: This ...
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3 Popular Sports in Thailand
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
As is well known, rock climbing, cliff jumping, swimming, snorkeling,
spelunking, trekking, kayaking, scuba diving and countless other
sporting activities are all popular in different parts of ...
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4 Best Campgrounds in Thailand
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, November 2011
Natural beauty and affordability combine to make tent camping in Thailand
a popular recreation with native schoolchildren, families, and
international backpackers alike. With more than 70 ...
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Bus Travel in Thailand
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2013
For a country in Southeast Asia, Thailand has some of the best infrastructure around when it comes to public transportation. One of the most popular ways to get around the country, bus travel is a ...
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Celebrating the Thai New Year with Songkran
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, April 2012
The Songkran Festival that coincides annually with the Thai New Year is, among other things, a no holds barred water fight that has left many an unsuspecting tourist scrambling to find a towel. ...
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Craziness on Koh Phangan – The Full Moon Party
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Famous with the backpacker set since the mid-1980s, the monthly Full Moon Party held on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand
is the stuff of legend. Begun by an impromptu group of less than 50 ...
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Diving in the Andaman Sea
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, January 2013
For some of the best diving in the region, head on over to Phuket to explore the pristine waters of the Andaman Sea. Located in the Indian Ocean, the mighty Andaman extends all the way from Myanmar ...
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Great spot to pick up knock -off items!
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
Buy your pucci(gucci) wallets and other knock-offs in the markets located in phuket on the main beach. Must see for all your travel gifts fro fsmily and friends back home.
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Riding an Elephant in Thailand
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2012
Though many foreigners traveling in Thailand
have misgivings about the ethics of riding elephants or attending
elephant shows, it’s important to note that Thais have been living and
working in ...
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Sangkhlaburi
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, October 2011
Situated off the beaten path in a corner of Kanchanaburi Province near
Myanmar, the sights in and around Sangkhlaburi are under-appreciated as
Thai destinations go. One reason for this may be the ...
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Sporting Events in Thailand
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, December 2011
Serious sportsman the world over probably don’t need to be told about the following international events taking place in Thailand , but travelers to the area would be remiss if they vacationed in ...
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The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar in Thailand
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2012
Chiang Mai may not have the same reputation for shopping as other major cities in Thailand, such as Bangkok ,
but the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is nothing to scoff at. Sharpen up on
your ...
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Bangkok: Bikes, Boats and Tuk Tuks
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2012
Transportation in the bustling capital of Thailand
is serious business. As a tourist, particularly if you’re on a budget,
your options can be limited. Luckily, some of the cheapest and most ...
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Bangkok Moon Festival
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, September 2012
Known elsewhere around the world as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mooncake Festival, Lantern Festival or Zhongqiu Festival, the Bangkok
Moon Festival is a celebration enjoyed by all; offering an ...
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Bang Krajao Park
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2013
Bangkok as a sprawling and busy metropolis is jam-packed with culture and sights to see, but it is not so well-known to people that there is a spacious place to spend some time relaxing in a natural ...
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Photo by: Carolyn G, USA
Doing what: Elephant Trek, Rafting and Hilltribe Village Tour from Chiang Mai
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