Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Temples of Luang Prabang | All Days, All Ways

The temples featured here are all walking distance from my Hotel Senesouk. Wat Xieng Thong is considered to be the most historically significant of Luang Prabang's many temples. Set near the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers, with its sweeping .... It was founded by King Say Setthathirath (ruling from Chiang Mai) in 1548. The king also erected the imposing Lan Na style 'that', or stupa, that graces the ground in back of the sim. The present sim, or viharn, ...

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Habitat for Humanity of Oregon » Intrepid Volunteers Tackle Thailand

as I departed Oregon to volunteer with the Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Work Project in Chiang Mai, Thailand. While the process of getting there doesn't register in most people's minds as being “fun” or even “remotely tolerable,” the fact is ... Poverty in Southeast Asia is endemic, and the drive from the hotel to the worksite offered proof enough with the many corrugated tin shanties lining the sides of the road, some with gaping holes exposing the interior for the rest of ...

Monday, February 8, 2010

Sukhothai: O dia mais legal da viagem « Coisas de mãe

Queríamos muito conhecer, mas fica meio fora de mão, pois não é nem perto de Chiang Mai, nem de Bangkok. Nosso plano original era ir de trem de uma cidade para outra, mas o trem também não parava em Sukhothai. ...

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Lb'S Nipples - Ladyboy Forum - Pattaya Ladyboys

(Today, 05:12 PM) 15-18 Chiang Mai, 18-26 Pattaya, 26-30 Bangkok!! Wohoooo! jayhodge · Icon : (Today, 05:11 PM) nice, I just booked :). Matrix · Icon : (Today, 04:39 PM) 19th is the final day,when BR is closed off. ... Ladyboys Bars and GoGo's in Phuket, Public Forum (No Swearing or Bar Ladyboy chat allowed in this open area), |-- How to Register with us & use our friendly Ladyboy Forum, |---- Forum News & Annoucements, |-- Hotel Reviews, |---- Hotels in Bangkok & the ...

Saturday, February 6, 2010

I'm Outta Here: Thailand -- first thoughts

The key to much of what's good about this as a destination is that the American dollar buys a whole lot here: a great Thai meal will set you back about $1.50, a fine hotel room is about $10/night. ... There will be Internet in all the cities we'll hit - Loei, Nan, Chiang Mai, Pai, and a few others. We plan to ride about 6 hours a day with frequent stops. The boys tell me that few Europeans will be found where we're going -- much of it is well off the beaten path. ...

Friday, February 5, 2010

Owner of Lavender Lanna Hotel found dead « Shamelessmack in …

Since the middle of last year, the new Lavender Lanna Hotel in Chiang Mai has been trying to get as much publicity as possible to kickstart business. It is sad that it has now gotten publicity in the worst possible way: the owner, ...

Thursday, February 4, 2010

The Akha Hill Tribe in Chiang Rai Thailand | Thailand Luxury ...

Chiang Mai is Andy Burrows second home, his knowledge about Asian and Thai culture is impressive and the best website he advises is: Extensive Northern Thailand travel and tourist guide and Golden Triangle travel info. Related posts: Chiang Mai Markets, Thailand â€" Handicraft Shopping Paradise Chiang Mai is shopping paradise for most travelers because of... Thailand Vacation Series â€" Chiang Mai Experiencing the merging of the past into the ... Thailand Hotels Search ...