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Bang Namphueng, Bangkok: Love at first sight, the second time around

Posted on 29. Feb, 2012 by Dany.

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On our first visit to Thailand’s capital, we couldn’t wait to leave…but the second time around was love at first sight cycling around the Bang Namphueng area of Bangkok. Read on to find out why and how to travel to this exotic jungle just outside the city.

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Hijacked by a Buddhist monk in Sukothai

Posted on 27. Feb, 2012 by jess.

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One morning in Sukothai, we notice a monk smiling at us, urging us to come with him to visit the temple complex, and when a monk offers to show you around a temple, you don’t say no…right?

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Polaroid of the week: Cute monkey lady in Langkawi, Malaysia

Posted on 23. Feb, 2012 by Dany.

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We took our rental car for a spin around the island of Langkawi beyond the beautiful Cenang beach and discovered it was monkey business as usual wherever we went!

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New Orleans: Get outta town! Swamps, alligators and plantations

Posted on 20. Feb, 2012 by Dany.

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Although we could spend months immersed in that particularly sweet blend of New Orleans urban life, there came a point during our visit where we just had to get out of town…what we discovered were the rural roots that throughout history have melted together to make the Crescent City so unique.

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Hotel Tip Of The Week: Campbell House | Penang, Malaysia

Posted on 19. Feb, 2012 by jess.

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Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: Campbell House in Penang, Malaysia.

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Spotlight on Thailand

Posted on 18. Feb, 2012 by guest.

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Why visit Thailand? Thailand has something to offer everyone, no matter the budget. You’ll find the white sandy beaches, sparkling turquoise water, beautiful, tropical scenery and that all important low cost of living. What’s the best time of year to visit Thailand? It can be very hot and humid in Thailand thanks to the [...]

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Polaroid of the week: Sunset over Langkawi Island, Malaysia

Posted on 16. Feb, 2012 by Dany.

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After four months in South East Asia, we finally found a heavenly beach – on Langkawi in Malaysia. We were treated to white-sand beaches and stunning sunsets day after day…

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Barefoot and Breezy: Beachfront Thai cooking at Time for Lime on Koh Lanta

Posted on 14. Feb, 2012 by jess.

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A Thai cooking class by the beach? We didn’t have to think about it twice and booked our cooking class with Time For Lime on Koh Lanta – find out which dishes we learned to make and the reason behind why we chose this school!

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Thaipusam 2012: Incredible Images of a painful Hindu tradition – with video

Posted on 10. Feb, 2012 by Dany.

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This opportunity to witness the Thaipusam festival was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Click through for some incredibly shocking images and a video we put together documenting the festival.

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Polaroid of the week: Chinatown at dusk | Penang, Malaysia

Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 by jess.

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On a quiet evening stroll, we cut through the peaceful backstreets of Chinatown, under delicate Chinese lanterns strung across everything from major roads to narrow alleys.

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Go Beyond…Bourbon Street, New Orleans

Posted on 04. Feb, 2012 by jess.

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The latest in our Go Beyond series – we urge you to get out and explore the neighborhoods, parks and cemeteries outside the (in)famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans.