MALAYSIA | Tuesday, 7 Jan 2014 | Views [354]
Caught the ferry from KO Lanta down through the Thai islands to Langkawi, Malaysia. Stunning. While all of the countries had spots of incredible beauty, Malaysia is an endless loop of National Geographic photos. Majestic mountains, endless rolling ... Read more >
Tags: beach, food, history
THAILAND | Friday, 3 Jan 2014 | Views [444]
Back to Bangkok. Crowded, polluted, not sure what the appeal is but the mobs are threatening again tomorrow so it's to Ko Lanta for Christmas on the beach. Time for one last Thai massage. In Lanta 80% of the tourists are Swedish. Go figure. Nothing to ... Read more >
Tags: beach, islands
VIETNAM | Monday, 23 Dec 2013 | Views [495]
It's hard to believe you are actually in Vietnam. The memories of the 60s flood back. Our trip to Halong Bay, one of the new seven wonders of the world was freezing cold wind and rain. Magical nonetheless, our Chinese junk was beautiful and we cruised ... Read more >
Tags: cruising, history, trekking
LAOS | Saturday, 21 Dec 2013 | Views [1208]
The Mekong River divides Thailand and Laos which makes for an interesting border crossing. A bus to immigration to exit one, another bus across the bridge to enter the other. Arrived in the capital Vietiane. Very European with grand buildings and evidence ... Read more >
Tags: laos, mountains, temples
THAILAND | Friday, 13 Dec 2013 | Views [268]
Arrived to violent protests in Bangkok so we made a quick exit to Cambodia. The King's birthday put an end to the mobs so we returned to Thailand. Ayutthaya was a crowded and noisy celebration for the King and we sat and watched the madness. Every inch ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Friday, 6 Dec 2013 | Views [296]
Cambodia captured our hearts instantly. Sunrise at Angkor Wat and a day of trekking awed by the temples of Angkor Wat.
By contrast a visit to a remote village on Tonle Lake, the largest in SE Asia. 19k live in the lake nestled in floating forests ... Read more >
Tags: cambodia
THAILAND | Tuesday, 12 Nov 2013 | Views [362]
Yes, just like Matt Lauer, sans the film crew and personal stylist. This is my itinerary:
Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Reap, Cambodia
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Vietvianne, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos
Halong Bay, Vietnam
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