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Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok

Sunday, 30 Mar 2008 | Views [2161] | Comments [8]

This morning I went to the Chatuchak weekend market in the north of Bangkok using the skytrain. I got there about 7:30am to beat the crowds of people that go and save being there in the height of the heat during the middle of the day. The place is absolutely ... Read more >

Tags: animals, markets, sightseeing, walking


Cookery and Caving!

Friday, 28 Mar 2008 | Views [439] | Comments [3]

My last day on Koh Lanta was excellent, first off I went to a Thai Cookery school that I'd spotted whilst out driving around the island on my scooter the day before. The kitchen looked really nice and the guy that ran it was superb. An added bonus was ... Read more >

Tags: adrenaline, adventures, animals, cooking


Relaxing on Koh Lanta

Wednesday, 26 Mar 2008 | Views [743] | Comments [1]

I'm currently on an island called Koh Lanta, off of the south east coast of Thailand. Basically I'm being lazy and chilling before heading back to Bangkok for two days and then heading off for the next leg of my trip to Australia on the 31st March. ... Read more >

Tags: beaches & sunshine, lazing, snorkeling, swimming


Wandering around Chiang Mai

Thursday, 28 Feb 2008 | Views [604] | Comments [3]

Last night I went for a wander around the old town and found a great place to eat opposite ThaPae Gate in the centre. My taste buds are getting better at spicy now and I enjoyed Beef fried with garlic and pepper, over steamed rice with lots of chilli ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


Chiang Mai Zoo

Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008 | Views [2800] | Comments [3]

After a late night thanks to the three live bands in the street bars directly behind the hostel (and my rear window doesn't shut completely), I got up fairly early to eat breakfast and set off to the zoo outside the city. I made my own toast and coffee ... Read more >

Tags: sightseeing, walking, animals


New Itinerary!!!

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2008 | Views [519] | Comments [5]

Ok, this afternoon I called the Qantas office in Singapore. The Bangkok office has got a hideous automated system in Thai, which even my mate in the internet cafe in Kanchanaburi couldn't figure out! The Singapore office has an Aussie helpdesk... sweet! ... Read more >

Tags: Onward planning


Wat Phra Singh temple, Chiang Mai

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2008 | Views [1033] | Comments [3]

This afternoon I went for a walk around Chiang Mai old town, which is inside the moat and what is left of the old perimiter wall that marked the edge of the town many years ago. The Pae Gate is the center to the main back packers and pubs area now, ... Read more >

Tags: sightseeing, walking, history


Moving on to Chiang Mai

Monday, 25 Feb 2008 | Views [1149] | Comments [1]

Today I am catching a bus to Bangkok where I am taking the over night train to Chiang Mai in the north where I can do some hill tribe treks and hopefully some other outdoors activities! I am planning on taking a cookery course up there too, as they ... Read more >

Tags: Onward planning


Elephants & Friends... my stay.

Sunday, 24 Feb 2008 | Views [1990] | Comments [15]

I'm back in Kanchanaburi town after 5 days at the Elephants & Friends sanctuary near Kanchanaburi. I have a lot of notes and pictures to go through, so this will be long, go get a cuppa!! This week has been incredible in so many ways. The people ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, animals


Elephant adventures...

Saturday, 23 Feb 2008 | Views [244] | Comments [3]

...will be online later today or tomorrow... I am shattered and can't be arsed to sit here for hours writing up all my notes yet! Sorry. Coming soon!! ;-) Most of my photos from the week are uploaded on my photobucket page, with some descriptions, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


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