Month: March 2016

Ancient Ayutthaya.

Our exploration of the central area of Thailand began in Ayutthaya, visiting the former capitol’s most important ruins and historical attractions. The historic city of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capitol of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th-18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most…

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Northern Thailand: Part II.

Said to be one of the biggest tourist traps in Thailand, the Golden Triangle refers to the border regions between Thailand, Burma, and Laos. Within Southeast Asia the term is synonymous with the opium and heroin trade. I think the subject of opium and heroin in tourists minds create an illusion that this area will be remote,…

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Northern Thailand: Part I.

The mountainous northern area of Thailand is absolutely breathtaking! There was so much to discover that it certainly set our standards high for what we were looking forward to stumbling into in our later excursions! BAAN DAM (BLACK HOUSE) Eerily artistic work off the beaten path but definitely not to be missed!! about the artist: Created…

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Journey to Thailand.

Sawatdee!  Let our next journey begin… Thailand!! Honestly, when someone mentions Thailand, I immediately think of crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. A place where the days are always full of sunshine and mountain views that take your breath away. A place where everything is exotic and tropical. Occasionally, I’ll think of floating on a boat…

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