Transcript Hello! Hello! Three days at the Duenshine Resort in Kanchanaburi. Very secluded and mostly empty. I love this aspect. Partying is cool, but I find for the most part, partying bores me, it has become cliche. Not partying in itself, just more the form partying seems to take more often than not despite which city or country I'm in. Too repetitive. Little depth. The last three days were spent lazing about. A lot of time exploring the grounds, tapping into the rhythms of the place and introspection. I needed the break. I can feel change brewing inside of me, although at this point in time, I have … [Read more...]
THAILAND
The Thailand traditional travel guides overlook. I spent 2.5 years living in Buriram. The last time I checked, my Lonely Planet guide had a few paragraphs that essentially said, skip it. Read travel stories and advice from others who experience The Land Of Smiles the same way.
Notes From The Road: From Tak To Nakhon Sawan To Suphanburi To Kanchanaburi
Transcript January 3, 2012 Leaving Tak towards Kanchanaburi was a little more complicated than anticipated. On the morning of our departure (yesterday), we were told we would have to stop in Suphanburi to transfer. This meant Tak - Nakhon Sawan - Suphanburi - Kanchanaburi. We hit the bus station in Tak before 9:30 am and was told in Suphanburi at 7:00 pm that all buses to Kanchanaburi had stopped at 5:00 pm. We stayed the night. How was the ride? I believe it was approximately 3:00 pm when we saw a sign indicating Suphanburi was 53 km away … [Read more...]
The Mathematics Of Promiscuity
There is a pattern of discussion I've encountered many times here in Thailand, usually with Thai males that I want to share with you. It's regarding romantic and / or sexual relationships in Thailand. Sex between Thai men and Thai women. Although whatever it is that leads to the discussion might differ, the following comes up time and time again: All Thai men have more than one woman. And Thai women only have one man. It's the way it is in Thailand. Sometimes this is said to point out that Thai men are players (either to brag or to warn). Sometimes it's brought forth in an effort to elevate Thai women in a way that a Foreign woman (like myself) can never reach … [Read more...]
Notes From The Road: From Chiang Mai To Tak
Transcript Hey Once Again, The decision to come to Tak (city) was fairly organic. New Year's Eve was approaching and Brandy (my partner in crime) and I had only booked our hotel until the 29th. Trying to find accommodations until the first was becoming cumbersome, so as we were trying to determine our next move sitting side by side at a net cafe, I suggested to Brandy "Maybe we should pull up a map of Thailand". She did. Then asked, "What about Tak?" I had never heard of it; neither had she. It was a go. Two days and a six … [Read more...]
DOWNLOAD A FREE, PRINTABLE, FULL SIZED THAI 2012/2555 CALENDAR
More goodies for the New Year..... The crew at Thai Visa have compiled a full-sized, printable calendar free for download for the 2012 / 2555 (Thai) year. It includes all public holidays, which is incredibly useful when planning your trip to Thailand (and for those of us living here). For example, this is a great resource to plan trips to the embassy or any sort of official business. Nothing worse than making a trip across the country on a bus to find your consulate closed for four days. The calendar includes some really nice photos of the country. Download yours here. … [Read more...]
Notes From The Road: From Buriram To Bangkok To Chiang Mai
Above: The Notebook Cover / Where This Entry Begins Transcript Buriram to Bangkok 5.5 hours via bus to meet up with a friend flying in from Toronto. First impression of BKK post floods - there was a lot of debris left on the side of the streets. Second impression of BKK post floods - everyone on average was incredibly friendly (I had forgotten). 4 days/3 nights of shopping, Japanese ice cream, a movie … [Read more...]
Muay Thai Fight: Jomthong Chuwattana, Rajadamnern Stadium, June 1, 2009
Ah, I filmed this back when I thought who Jomthong was fighting was of little importance...just details..if anyone knows the name of his opponent, please dial me in. Jomthong Chuwattana (BLUE) Rajadamnern Stadium, June 1, 2009 … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: The Phanasan Hotel, Tak
The Phanasan Hotel is conveniently located within a short walking distance to the Taksin Maharachanuson Fair that is annually held from December 28 to January 3. The hotel offers a variety of accommodations from small attached rooms to detached bungalows. It's country living in the city. The Room Sparse and functional, the bungalow I rented offered a good night's rest as it was far from the main street. It was very clean upon entering, but for some reason my room wasn't cleaned daily. I suggest asking. The Staff The definite highlight of my stay, The Phanasan Hotel staff were … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: THE VASIDTEE CITY HOTEL, SUPHANBURI, THAILAND
Conveniently located across from the Suphanburi bus station, I arrived on a whim. The bus I was hoping to catch to Kanchanaburi had stopped running and I needed a convenient place to crash for the night. The Vasidtee City Hotel was a treat. From the moment I walked in until the moment I left it was perfect. The Staff Outgoing, helpful and friendly. The Room A modern cosmic love spot. Red lights in the bedroom, blue in the bathroom, all accomplished without seediness. The room was large and clean, the bed comfortable. Very unique. I loved it. The … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: RABIANGMUK, MUKDAHAN, THAILAND
The Rabiangmuk Hotel is a fairly new addition to the city of Mukdahan and I was happy to know of it, as I made my way into the city long after its citizens seemed to retire the night of my initial stay. The attendant was incredibly polite and friendly and quickly showed me to my room. The Room(s) I stayed at The Rabiangmuk twice on the same trip, once on my way to Laos and then again, on my way return to Thailand. Each room was warmly lit, spacious, elegant, and clean with floor to ceiling balcony doors. Each room included a balcony, with a wooden bench - a perfect spot for me to enjoy my finds at the night market which about a ten … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: TOP NORTH HOTEL, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
Situated in the Old City and a few minute walk from Thae Pae Gate, Top North Hotel offered resort style accommodation in the heart of the city. The Room Clean, spacious with aircon, hot water and a bathtub, the tub being difficult to find in Thailand. There were plenty of staff working to have your room made each morning without a long wait. No complaints. The Food The morning buffet was great. The food was a consistent mix of Thai and Western norms and I looked forward to sitting outside at the restaurant enjoying it every morning. The coffee was always fresh as was the juice. No msg if you stick to … [Read more...]
The Petrified Wood Forest, Tak, Thailand
The Petrified Wood Forest located in Amphoe Ban Tak (Ban Tak City), Thailand contains the largest petrified wood specimen in Asia and second largest in the world. It is 20 metres in length and 2 metres in diameter. How To Get There The site is located on Mu 7, Tambon Tak Ok in the Mae Salit - Pong Daeng national forest. The entrance is at the 443 km mark on Highway No. 1 / Phahonyothin Road. The entrance is 2.5 km across from Ban Tak Hospital on the opposite lane. Entrance is free. For Thailand hotel reviews, travel information and tips, check out Backpacking Thailand, my free Thailand resource. … [Read more...]
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