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5 November: Chiang Mai ---> Phitsanulok

THAILAND | Sunday, 5 Nov 2017 | Views [475]

Today was another day of transition. We were packing up in Chiang Mai and heading about 5 hours south to Phitsanulok – my wife’s home changwat (or province).  In the morning, our crew enjoyed breakfast at our hotel, the Loghome Boutique.... Read more >

Tags: chiang mai, phitsanulok, thailand


4 November: The Beauty of Chiang Mai... Old and New.

THAILAND | Saturday, 4 Nov 2017 | Views [462]

Today was a great all-around day. We had arranged our own private “song teow” (two rows) truck to take us on a private tour up the mountain today. Sounds expensive, but it isn’t. The funny thing is that a driver will charge 300-400 ... Read more >

Tags: chiang mai, doi suthep, night market, thailand, wat sri suphan


3 November; Hill Tribes and Loi Krathong Vibes

THAILAND | Friday, 3 Nov 2017 | Views [598] | Comments [1]

Today is the full moon of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. That means it is Loi Krathong here in Thailand. One of the largest holidays, Loi Krathong – as the name suggests in Thai – is when you “float a basket.” That ... Read more >

Tags: chiang mai, hill tribes, loi krathong, thailand


2 November 2017: A Window to an Elephant's Soul

THAILAND | Thursday, 2 Nov 2017 | Views [491] | Comments [2]

To look into an elephant’s eyes is to gaze through the window to its soul.   Beautiful. Majestic. Powerful. Gentle. I can’t think of another animal that I can bond with faster than an elephant and I’m not sure why.  ... Read more >

Tags: chiang mai, elephants, thailand, woodys


1 November: Temples... Feel the Spirits of the Past

THAILAND | Wednesday, 1 Nov 2017 | Views [425]

Today was our first full day in Chiang Mai.  We started our day by eating some breakfast at Sailomjoy Restaurant – yes, I ate Khao Soi again today. It was delicious yet again. After breakfast, it was temple time. Starting off on ... Read more >

Tags: chedi luang, chiang mai, temples, thailand


31 October: Chiang Mai. Of Khao Soi, Massage, and Markets

THAILAND | Tuesday, 31 Oct 2017 | Views [419] | Comments [1]

Happy Halloween!  Another day of transition for us as we leave beautiful Phuket for the northern charm of Chiang Mai.   We were so fortunate that the weather cooperated for us in Phuket. The rains held off on our boat tour to James Bond ... Read more >

Tags: chiang mai, khao soi, massage, night market, thailand


Twas the Night Before....Departure

THAILAND | Monday, 23 Oct 2017 | Views [385]

It's here. Finally. I used to travel internationally for work almost every month years ago. Not anymore. My trips are the exception, not the norm. So when I travel now, it is for my wife and I -- and in this case, some great friends coming along as well.... Read more >

Tags: bangkok, chiang mai, phitsanulok, phuket, thailand



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