Helpful Hints for Traveling in Asia
Thailand:
Helpful Hint #1:
As a Westerner, it is often hard to get past the vast amount of Thai children begging, or selling small goods throughout city streets. I always feel a surge of pain for the carefree childhood that I had, that most of the world’s kids never will. So in a nut shell–what do [...]
A Mini-Guide to Sukhothai, Thailand
If you are craving 12th and 13th century Khmer ruins in Thailand–and just aren’t feeling Ayutthaya–Sukhothai is just the place for you. Beautiful wat (temple) ruins seem to be scattered somewhat haphazardly throughout town in fields, and in the middle of small neighborhoods.
Sukhothai is not really a tourist destination and that’s just what I like [...]
Cautionary Tales: Elephant Treks in Chiang Mai
February 4, 2010 by Susan Fox
Filed under Chiang Mai, Countries, Eco, Thailand
If you are interested in a hill trek tribe around Chiang Mai, as everyone seems to be…be very careful and choosey before you buy tickets at the first storefront you encounter. There are literally hundreds of places where you can buy “exciting trekking tours” throughout the Tha Pae area, and prices run the gamut from $15-$50 [...]
Susan’s Lists
January 28, 2010 by Joey
Filed under Checklist, Chiang Mai, Los Angeles, Mexico, Puerta Vallerta, Thailand, Travelogue, U.S.A
Susan has written up her “top things to do” in some of the cities they’ve journeyed to (including a top 10 things to NOT do). You can see them on their page at: www.vagabondbible.com/sueandrylan.
Top 5 things to do in Los Angeles: here.
Top 5 things to do in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico: here.
Top 5 things to do [...]
