The Temple of Angkor Wat is perhaps the most famous and most recognizable religious monument in the world. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and a source of great pride to Cambodians. … [Read more]
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Tuesday, March 05th, 2013 / christina
Category: Cambodia, South-east Asia
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Thursday, February 28th, 2013 / christina
By following the well worn backpacker trail through northern and central Laos, we caught a glimpse of a country of contrasts where rural and urban life often seemed worlds apart. Even though the journey between these tourist hotspots is on paved roads as compared to 80% of the country’s roadways which are dirt, travel is still difficult in this country. … [Read more]
Category: Laos, South-east Asia
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 / christina
The 12th longest river in the world, the mighty Mekong, snakes its way 4,350 km through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. We began our journey through Laos with a two-day “luxury” cruise down the Mekong, starting in the border town of Houay Xai and ending 300 km downstream in the Unesco World Heritage Center of Luang Prabang.… [Read more]
Category: Laos, South-east Asia
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Sunday, February 10th, 2013 / christina
As our 60-day tourist visa comes to an end, we spent our last week in Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok. I must admit that by now, we are “templed out” and a little tired of sightseeing. … [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Sunday, February 10th, 2013 / christina
Rated amongst the world’s top dive sites, the Similan and Surin Islands offer an escape from the overcrowded beaches of Phuket. Both groups of islands are part of a large archipelago about 90 km west of the mainland in the middle of the Andaman Sea extending north into Myanmar.… [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Wednesday, February 06th, 2013 / christina
After three weeks travelling along the south west coast of Thailand, we have been dazzled by endless days of sunshine, miles upon miles of golden beaches and warm aquamarine water. We started in Koh Lanta and worked our way north, visiting enough beaches along the way to form our opinion of which ones we liked the best and which we thought were the worst.… [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand, Travel Tips
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Monday, January 14th, 2013 / christina
Massages, custom-tailored suits, night markets, elephant camps, temple sightseeing and Thai cooking classes sums up the itinerary of most visitors when they come to Chiang Mai, and I must admit that we were no exception. … [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Monday, January 14th, 2013 / christina
I don’t know where we went wrong, but we have been banned for life from using Adsense ads! As you know, last month we initiated an experiment with advertising on this site to see if it was possible to earn income from a travel blog. … [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Monday, January 14th, 2013 / christina
Chiang Mai is home to over 300 Buddhist temples designed in a mixture of architectural styles that reflect the varied heritage of Northern Thailand. Each temple is extravagently decorated with intricate woodcarvings, serpent staircases, gold trim, glass and mirror mosaic, elephants, gilded umbrellas, and buddhas in all shapes, sizes and materials. … [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Tuesday, January 01st, 2013 / christina
The countdown began a week ago when Thapae Gate was transformed into a temporary night market offering up food for every palate, and a large variety of stalls selling everything from clothing to key chains. … [Read more]
Category: Thailand
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