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  1. Chiang Dao: A Relaxing Retreat in Northern Thailand

    Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 9 February 2012

    We needed a holiday. I know, I don’t expect much sympathy from you, but our life in Thailand isn’t all hanging out by the pool and exploring the local wats. We are in Chiang Mai to work and we’ve spent most of the last three months chained to our laptops.

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  2. Five Unique Things to do in Thailand

    Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 9 February 2012

    Since it is cold outside in many parts of the world we thought we'd give you a little escape from winter and share our favourite things to do in Thailand.

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  3. 5 Incredibly Relaxing Destinations in Southeast Asia

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 7 February 2012

    or all the wild, action-packed mega cities Southeast Asia is so famous for, there’s an equally opposite number of places that are quiet, nature-oriented, and extremely relaxing. Here are 5 destinations I recently visited where relaxation is the local way of life. 1. Sangkhlaburi, Thailand Waking up at 5 am is something you’ll love doing when you’re [...]

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  4. Photo of the Week: Fasting Buddha at Wat Umong

    Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 5 February 2012

    We are used to seeing Buddhas in Chiang Mai, usually golden and sitting serenely, but this Buddha at the forest temple Wat Umong was a shock and unlike any we had seen before.

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  5. Travel Thailand

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 31 January 2012

    The best travel info and articles for traveling to Thailand. Continue reading → Related Articles: Washington DC With Kids – The Best Things To Do Cheap Hotels In New York City

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  6. Top 10 WOW Travel Destinations on Earth

    Blog: Backpacking on the Cheap - 31 January 2012

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  7. Heartbreak and healing at Elephant Nature Park

    Blog: The Adventures of D - 27 January 2012

    Heartbreak and healing at Elephant Nature ParkMae Sai Roong lays on the ground. She looks so little compared to the throngs of people around here — the Elephant Nature Park volunteers, the vets, the mahouts, Lek [...]d travels 'round

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  8. January 27

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 27 January 2012

    The Souk.  I was round on the east coast the other day and realised I hadn’t been in to see Ed, the Thai owner of The Souk for a long time. He’s a nice guy and runs a very good value small resort that has been in business for years. ...

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  9. Phuket With Kids: 5 Family Favorite Moments in Phuket

    Blog: The Q Family Adventures Travel Blog - 25 January 2012

    With the gloomy sky and low temperature we are experiencing in Atlanta, I am yearning for the warm breeze and salty smell of the ocean we had many years ago in Phuket.

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  10. 5 Reasons to Visit Phuket in Thailand

    Blog: Pommie Travels - 25 January 2012

    Phuket is the largest and most popular island in Thailand measuring 48km long and 21km wide. Located in southern Thailand, [...]

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  11. 5 Must See Floating Markets in Thailand

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 23 January 2012

     floating market is a market that is located next to a body of water and vendors sell things directly out of their boats. Though some of the main waterways have since been filled in to make way for roads, Bangkok was once known as the Venice of Asia due to its extensive network of canals. [...]--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.

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  12. Que Sera Sera

    Blog: The Adventures of D - 23 January 2012

    Que Sera Sera“Que sera sera, whatever will be, will be. The future is ours, you’ll see, que sera sera,” Lek sings softly to the baby elephant, Faa Mai, as she sits on [...]d travels 'round

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  13. Photo of the Week: Monastery View in Chiang Dao

    Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 22 January 2012

    On our recent trip to Chiang Dao, we visited the Buddhist monastery Wat Tham Pha Plong, located up 500 steps on the mountainside, surrounded by forest. The views from this peaceful temple were stunning.

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  14. 2 Day Jungle Trekking in Chiang Mai

    Blog: First-time Traveler - 22 January 2012

    A Guest Post by Matthew Nunn. I went to Chiang Mai more than a year ago and I like it to be featured again by another traveler. So I’m putting this up in my blog.   Thailand as a country … Continue reading →

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  15. Why Are Backpackers in Southeast Asia So Stupid?

    Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 20 January 2012

    Dear Backpackers of Southeast Asia, We need to talk. I love you. Truly, I do. I’ve been a backpacker for a long, long time now. I love being one and probably will consider myself one for a long time to come. But while backpacking through Southeast Asia over the last few months, I’ve noticed some [...]

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  16. How We Find Apartments Around the World

    Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 19 January 2012

    View from our apartment in Medellin, Colombia. We may be travelling permanently but this doesn’t mean we spend all our time in hostels and hotels. Living in hotels may seem a glamourous life but it gets old fast. After a while we crave a couch, reliable internet and a kitchen so we don’t have to [...]

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  17. White Temple, Chiang Rai: A Photo Essay

    Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 17 January 2012

    Our recent moped border run to Burma was at times exhausting and freezing, but it was made totally worth it when we stopped off in Chiang Rai and paid a visit to Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple. The White Temple is a contemporary Buddhist and Hindu temple designed by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat [...]

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  18. Volunteers and a vet: an afternoon of healing elephants

    Blog: The Adventures of D - 16 January 2012

    Volunteers and a vet: an afternoon of healing elephantsI stand, along with three other volunteers, watching one of the Elephant Nature Park’s veterinarian’s squirt antiseptic into the mangled foot of Sri Prae. It is purple, covered in medicine [...]d travels 'round

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  19. Photo of the Week: Hill Tribe Market in Chiang Dao

    Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 15 January 2012

    This week we headed off on our motorbike again for a much needed internet-free break in Chiang Dao, a small town a few hours from Chiang Mai.

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  20. January 11

    Blog: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Koh Chang, Thailand - 11 January 2012

    Children’s Day & Relationship Day on Koh Mak.  If you happen to be down on Koh Mak this Saturday the island is holding it’s annual Children’s Day festivities plus a new even for friends of the island. Unless you have young children in tow, you’ll probably want to skip the ...

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  21. Hotels In Thailand

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 10 January 2012

    How To Find The Best Deals On Hotels In Thailand Continue reading → Related Articles: Great Hotels In Bangkok (and which hotels have swimming pools)

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  22. I Love Koh Lanta's Hammock House

    Blog: Living the Dream: RTW - 8 January 2012

    One of my favorite things about the islands of Thailand is that they are easy to explore.  A cheap scooter and you're on your way to find a quiet beach, beautiful fields, or an unusual shop.  During my time on the island of Koh Lanta, I took a day pursuing my favorite activity an

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  23. The Weekly Photo: Sunset in Bangkok

    Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 8 January 2012

    A red sunset (and some smog) in Bangkok, Thailand

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  24. Photo of the Week: Rock Star Photo Shoot at The Black House, Chiang Rai

    Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 8 January 2012

    On our recent motorbike trip from Chiang Mai to the Burmese border we stopped off in Chiang Rai and visited the Black House (Baan Si Dum in Thai), the estate of Thai artist Thawan Duchanee.

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  25. 2011 Travel Highlights

    Blog: First-time Traveler - 7 January 2012

    While excitement at work kicked in pretty hard for me in 2011, it also hindered me to do a lot of exploring outside of my job description and work place. Despite the demands in my job, I was able to … Continue reading →

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